Clinical Scholar - Permanent Full-Time (2026-240)

Clinical Scholar

Administration

Employment Type: Permanent Full-Time

Reports to: Manager, Quality, Safety and Professional Practice

ONA

Reason for Posting: Current Vacancy (2 positions)

Hours of Work: Days, Nights and weekends (12 hours) DDNN rotation – as trial, to be reviewed in 3 months. Subject to change based on operational needs.

Rate of Pay: $45.36 - $63.19 per hour plus applicable shift premiums

Join Our Inspired Team! The Opportunity:

Love helping other nurses learn and grow? We want you on our team!

As a Clinical Scholar, you’ll work alongside nurses who are building their skills and confidence, from new nursing graduates and internationally educated nurses to experienced nurses looking to upskill.

You’ll provide clinical mentorship, help strengthen critical thinking and encourage reflective learning, all while helping to grow the confidence and capabilities of our nursing teams.

Why Choose Us!

We invest in our Team. As a Clinical Scholar you will earn $45.36 - $63.19 per hour.

Beyond your hourly wage you will also enjoy:

• Access to funding to support education that you want to pursue
• Join HOOPP a defined benefit contribution pension plan
• Time away from work matters. This position would earn 3 weeks vacation.
• Your health and wellness are important. We offer a fulsome benefits package.
• At this time this opportunity is scheduled 12- hour shifts.

As the successful applicant, you will do the following:

• Provides in scope role modelling, clinical coaching, and mentoring through at-the-elbow support using a variety of teaching techniques.
• Facilitate the documentation of procedures and patient care in the Meditech Expanse Computer Documentation System.
• Develop/increase nursing competency through clinical skills with reviews and teaching at-the-elbow.
• Maintain regular unit presence to support novice nurse transitions to clinical environments, assessing and addressing ongoing learning needs.
• Collaborate with unit leadership and staff to ensure good role clarity and team processes with novice nurses to provide high quality, patient and family-centered care; and ensure integration of novice nurses at the organizational and unit level.
• Ensures teaching, resourcing and coaching specific to the assessed learning needs of the individuals.

What You’ll Bring

Required

• Current registration in good standing with College of Nurses of Ontario
• BLS Certification
• Minimum of 10 years of acute care hospital experience, with experience in medicine and surgical
• Strong clinical skills and knowledge of CGMH resources
• Sound understanding of the clinical processes combined with a strong aptitude and knowledge of evidence based best practices
• Commitment to evidence-based practice and quality improvement
• Strong understanding of adult learning and change management techniques in clinical settings;
• Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor and provide feedback to novice nurses and learners, while fostering a positive work culture
• Excellent communication skills, both orally and in writing
• Demonstrate good interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
• Strong critical thinking, analytical, decision making, problem-solving and conflict resolutions skills
• Strong organizational, project management, and prioritization skills
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast paced environment
• Evidence of ongoing professional development, and continuous learning
• Satisfactory attendance and performance required

Preferred

• Experience in specialty care areas – ED/ICU/OBs/Perioperative Services
• Previous completion of mentorship/preceptor program
• Completion of advanced education in a recognized program related to wound management

Alignment with our Values

We are committed to our values:

Be Kind - fostering a culture of compassion, empathy, and dignity in every interaction

Support Each Other - working together across all roles to uplift our team and our patients

Lead by Example - setting a standard of integrity, fairness, and professionalism

Keep Growing - embracing curiosity, innovation, and learning to adapt to future needs

Join Tomorrow’s Team Today: Shape the Future of Care in South Georgian Bay at CGMH!

Today CGMH is an 84-bed acute care hospital serving 74,000+ residents and 3.5M annual visitors. With a team of 1,200+ dedicated professionals, we deliver high‑quality care across emergency, surgery, orthopaedics, obstetrics, dialysis, diagnostics, mental health, and more.

Tomorrow’s Hospital is under Development and are working towards an opening day in 2033. Joining our team now means you have input on the Hospital’s design, workflows, and equipment. Learn more here.

Learn more about our Strategic Plan here.

Ready to Apply?

Apply online before 11:00pm EST on the posting close date by submitting an updated copy of your resume in PDF or Word format. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. We look forward to reviewing your application.

We are here to support you. If you have any questions or concerns during the recruitment process, including related to accessibility, please reach out to People Services at [email protected]