Clinical Resource Leader (Mental Health Services)

OVERVIEW

Reporting to the Director of Mental Health & Substance Use, the Mental Health Nurse Educator (Clinical Resource Leader (CRL)) is responsible for ensuring that patient care and services for mental health patients are delivered in accordance with the Hospital’svision and strategic goals and quality outcomes. The Mental Health Nurse Educator (CRL) advances professional practice and clinical care excellence through the design and implementation of educational programs and clinical processes that enable staff to deliver safe, excellent patient and family centered care. The Mental Health Nurse Educator (CRL) provides leadership with the Manager of Mental Health Services to ensure patient and staff safety practices are maintained, engages staff in the use of evidence-based best practice, and promotes a culture of continuous practice and quality of care improvement. The role assures the development and maintenance of clinical competency through the identification of learning and practice development needs for direct care providers (RN, RPN, addictions counsellors, and mental health professionals). The Mental Health Nurse Educator (CRL) shares responsibility with the Manager for ensuring mandatory education and new staff orientation is provided and staff performance is evaluated. The Mental Health Nurse Educator (CRL) also promotes the professional growth of staff, encourages innovative contributions, and coaches team members in critical thinking and the management of complex clinical scenarios. The role collaborates closely with the Manager for corporate change initiatives; realizing the goals of the mental health program and review of staff clinical performance.

0.2 FTE of the role will work in collaboration with the Professional Practice portfolio to support enterprise wide clinical practice and education initiatives with the Clinical Resource Leader team.

EDUCATION

- Undergraduate degree in Nursing.
- Masters in Nursing is preferred.
- RN with current Certificate of Competence issued by the College of Nurses of Ontario is preferred.
- Additional training or certifications in mental health and substance use an asset.
- Adult Education Certification an asset.

QUALIFICATIONS

- Minimum 5 years current clinical and leadership experience in acute care mental health required.
- Experience with outpatient and/or community mental health programs including Withdrawal Management and various care modalities an asset.
- Sound knowledge of adult education theory and experience in designing, delivering and evaluating educational programs.
- Excellent communication, coaching, facilitation, and presentation skills combined with the ability
to teach in a classroom and clinical setting.
- Use of innovative educational modalities, such as simulation and eLearning are an asset.
- A team player with the ability to develop and maintain partnerships with multiple, diverse stakeholders
- Sound change leadership and project management skills including identifying and tracking statistical outcome measures.
- Demonstrated ability to multi-task and troubleshoot with critical and creative thinking ability
- Flexible, organized, and self-directed within scope of responsibility;has initiative and independent judgment.
- Demonstrated ability to develop a healthy workplace including fair and equitable work practices.
- Working knowledge of clinical/administrative computer software, including MS office.
- Membership and active involvement in related professional organizations.
- 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 staffsafety 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.