Clinical Resource Leader

OVERVIEW

At Michael Garron Hospital (MGH), Advanced Practice Nurse Educators are known as Clinical Resource Leaders (CRLs). The CRL is a Master's-prepared Registered Nurse who provides advanced leadership in nursing professional practice, clinical education and competency development, quality and safety, evidence-informed practice and clinical practice improvement.

The CRL functions as a clinical practice expert, educator, coach, mentor, knowledge translator and change leader. As a member of the clinical leadership team, the CRL works with program leadership, Nursing Practice & Education, physicians and interprofessional partners to translate standards, evidence, quality findings and organizational priorities into safe, high-quality, patient- and family-centred care.

The CRL is jointly accountable to the clinical program and Nursing Practice & Education. The program leader provides direction on local clinical, quality and operational priorities; the Nursing Practice & Education leader provides direction on professional practice standards, education frameworks, competency expectations and enterprise-wide nursing priorities.

EDUCATION

• Baccalaureate degree in Nursing.
• Master's degree in Nursing, Education, Health Professions Education, or another relevant health-related discipline.
• Current RN registration in the General Class with the College of Nurses of Ontario, in good standing and entitled to practice in Ontario.
• CNA certification reflective of the patient population and care needs.
• Geriatric certification preferred.
• Gentle Persuasive Approaches (GPA) certification is an asset.
• Formal preparation in nursing or clinical education through a recognized nurse educator certificate program or equivalent, including adult/health-professions learning, education design, competency assessment and evaluation. If not completed at the time of hire, completion of an organization-approved program within 36 months is required.
• Current BLS certification.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum five (5) years of recent clinical nursing experience, including recent experience in acute General Internal Medicine and/or geriatric patient population.
• Demonstrated clinical leadership and experience in clinical education, professional practice or staff development.
• Demonstrated ability in learning-needs assessment, education design/delivery/evaluation, competency assessment and coaching.
• Knowledge of quality improvement, patient safety, evidence translation, change leadership and project management.
• Strong communication, facilitation, consultation, relationship-building, critical-thinking and organizational skills; ability to influence without formal managerial authority.

• Good work and attendance record required.
• All employees of Michael Garron Hospital (MGH), a division of Toronto East Health Network (TEHN) [formerly Toronto East General Hospital (TEGH)] agree to work within the legislated practices of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of Ontario.
• All employees of MGH are responsible to contribute to a transparent culture of patient and staff safety by adhering to and abiding by patient and staff safety policies and procedures set by MGH.
• -All employees are accountable for protecting the psychological health and safety of themselves and their co-workers through adherence to MGH's policies and practices.

EMPLOYMENT EQUITY & ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT

Michael Garron Hospital (MGH) champions accessibility, diversity and equal opportunity through the creation of an inclusive and diverse work environment. At Michael Garron Hospital, we strive to be an equitable and inclusive employer. We encourage candidates from Black, First Nations, Métis and Inuit, racialized and LGBTQ2S+ communities, people of colour, women, people with disabilities and individuals who identify with the diverse communities that we serve, to join the MGH team.

Through our values of Compassion, Respect, Integrity, Inclusion and Courage, Michael Garron Hospital is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC). Should you require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know how we can work with you to meet your needs.

This job posting is a confirmed, active vacancy for which we are currently seeking a qualified candidate.

MGH is committed to leveraging new technologies and working efficiently. As a result, artificial intelligence systems may be used as part of our process to screen, assess, and or select applicants for this position.