Clinical Practice Leader, Obstetrics

Clinical Practice Leader, Obstetrics

Department: CRP Patient Care Spec/Education
Program: Inter-professional Practice
Status: Temporary Full Time (12 months)
8 Hour Shifts - Days (Subject to Change)
Location: Ajax-Pickering
Wage Schedule: $52.130 - $70.700 per hour
File Number: 2600002991

Lakeridge Health is more than a hospital. It is a health network that includes five hospitals, a long-term care home, a community-based surgical centre, and more than 30 community sites across the Durham Region. Guided by our vision of One System. Best Health. and supported by a dedicated team of nearly 9,000 staff, physicians, and volunteers, Lakeridge Health is a place where the best people want to start, grow, and finish their careers in health care. We are focused on fostering an environment that’s inclusive, compassionate, innovative, and joyful. This is Lakeridge Health!

JOB SUMMARY:

The Clinical Practice Leader provides leadership in clinical and professional practice, education and research utilization. As a change agent, expert clinician and collaborator, the Clinical Practice Leader supports and advances the goals and objectives of the hospital to foster excellent patient care. The responsibilities of the CPL are divided as 50% corporate responsibilities and 50% program responsibilities.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Provides expert clinical consultation for delivery of patient care;
* Provides clinical leadership for education, clinical documents, projects, committees, etc. that fall within the CPL's area of expertise;
* Provides education for skills and certifications beyond the principle expectations of practice and delegated controlled acts (e.g. NRP, Fetal Monitoring);
* Leads and/or consults on development of corporate and program-based education initiatives (including orientation and continuing education);
* Plans and delivers both intra- and Interprofessional education offerings;
* Develops accessible education opportunities to support staff participation;
* Uses a variety of adult learning strategies and evaluation techniques that are well aligned to the intended learning outcomes;
* Utilizes best available evidence as the basis of all practice, education and professional leadership activities (e.g. practice projects, education classes, policy/procedure development);
* Participates in recruitment;
* Supports staff participation in personal and professional career development;
* Assists managers with performance appraisals of staff as required;
* Performs clinical practice assessments, and identifies and provides educational support (where indicated) for performance issues and learning gaps;
* Consults on and/or develops performance improvement plans with staff as appropriate;
* Works with human resources, occupational health, and manager to ensure a safe working environment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

* Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario;
* Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing or Education;
* Master's degree strongly preferred, or evidence of working towards;
* Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the Heart and Stroke Foundation is required;
* Current NRP required; instructor status preferred;
* Canadian Nurses Association Perinatal Certification preferred;
* Proven experience in a practical/clinical role;
* Theoretical and practical experience in adult education including educational program planning, development and evaluation;
* Demonstrated experience with program planning and evaluation, and managing organizational change initiatives;
* Proven effective interpersonal and communication skills;
* Proven effective leadership and collaboration skills;
* Demonstrated effective critical thinking, prioritization, and conflict resolution skills;
* Ability to travel between LH sites;
* Compliance with confidentiality requirements;
* Understanding of and commitment to Lakeridge Health's comprehensive safety programs and practices including staff, patient and environmental safety and participation in regular in-service education in this area; and,
* Demonstrated commitment to our core values of Inclusion, Compassion, Innovation, Teamwork and Joy

At Lakeridge Health, we value inclusion and diversity. We are committed to fostering a culture that is respectful, inclusive, and accessible. We are committed to employing a workforce that is representative of the diverse community we provide services to and welcome applications from all qualified applicants from all backgrounds.

Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment and assessment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require any accommodation at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact [email protected] .

Unless specifically stated, all job postings at Lakeridge Health are to fill existing vacancies within our organization. Lakeridge Health may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of the recruitment and screening process. A member of our Talent Acquisition team is actively engaged in the Recruitment and Selection process to ensure a fair and thorough assessment of applicants.

Lakeridge Health thanks all those who apply, however, only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

The terms and conditions of employment are in accordance with Lakeridge Health's policies and procedures.

Lakeridge Health thanks all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Successful External applicants must provide a satisfactory Criminal Investigation Reference for the vulnerable sector, dated within the past six (6) months.

Lakeridge Health is committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment for all team members and patients. New Lakeridge Health team members will be required to complete a Pre-employment Health Assessment as a condition of employment.