Registered Nurse (Clinical Practice Champion) (Permanent Full-Time) - Unit 3 - QEH - 172449

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Registered Nurse

Specialty Inpatient / Outpatient Services

Clinical Practice Champion - Unit 3

Health PEI

Location - Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Charlottetown

Permanent (100%) Full-Time (PEINU) Position

(Commencing Immediately)

Health PEI values the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that a diverse, equitable and inclusive work-place culture can bring. Not only does this help us deliver better outcomes, more innovation, but it also creates a safer space for our patients when our employees are more reflective of the communities we serve. It is important for us to create an environment where our employees are comfortable bringing their authentic selves to work and challenging the status quo to make Health PEI a better, more inclusive employer and healthcare system. We recognize we have more work to do but finding intentional ways to grow our understanding and support of those who have faced barriers due to accessibility, ethnicity, ancestry, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, language or other grounds is a key priority for us. We encourage underrepresented groups to join our team, be yourself, and help us achieve our vision for an inclusive workplace and healthcare system.

The Clinical Practice Champion supports the adoption of evidence-informed clinical practices on the nursing unit by supporting nursing staff through coaching, mentoring, leadership and modeling of professional conduct and care delivery approaches.

Duties include;

• Supporting nursing staff in initiating evidenced informed best practices within the department, including team leading, documented care planning, discharge planning, use of standardized care plans, and integration of medication reconciliation practices.
• Analyzing unit workflow and develop/implement improved workflow processes.
• Promoting team problem solving, decision making, and interdisciplinary collaboration with a patient/family centered care focus.
• Collaborating with the respective Nurse Manager, Clinical Nurse Educator and Clinical leader in identifying gaps in staff practices and knowledge base to support learning opportunities through coaching or providing formal education sessions.
• Working closely with all members of the unit collaborative team daily to assist with prioritization and provision of appropriate patient care based on best practice guidelines.
• Giving feedback to the Nurse Manager, Clinical Nurse Educator and Clinical Leader regarding staff's progress in the adoption of new practices and knowledge acquisition.
• Mentoring, supporting, and educating staff on skill development such as team leading, discharge planning, and medication reconciliation.
• Act as a change agent to support the implementation of new practices within the nursing unit and hospital wide.
• Have the knowledge and ability to facilitate micro learning/simulation sessions at the elbow for frontline staff as the opportunity arises.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, working groups and committees
• Obtains and maintains certification in clinical specialty
• Attend and /or participate in programs to reinforce nursing education and to remain current with developments and changing trends in the nursing field
• Follow and adhere to all Health PEI policies and guidelines.
• May be required to act as core staff member providing care to assigned patients

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must have a Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing, or a Diploma in Nursing with extensive experience.
• Must be currently registered, or be eligible for registration, as a Registered Nurse with the College of Registered Nurses and Midwives of Prince Edward Island.
• Some nursing experience (1-3 years)
• Obtain and maintain education in clinical specialty
• Relevant CNA certification, Simulation Skills and Leadership coursework or willing to complete within 2 years of hire

Other Qualification- (specific to area)

• Additional academic training, certification, or experience in adult acute medical-surgical care
• Training and/or experience in Adult Education is an asset.
• Additional relevant education and experience will be considered an asset.
• Preference will be given to applicants with recent experience in adult acute medical-surgical care.

Please Note: Please ensure the application clearly demonstrates how you meet the noted qualifications as applicants will be screened based on the information provided. The successful candidate will be the only individual receiving written notification of competition results. The "Notification of Successful Candidates" list posted on the Employment Opportunity board will serve to inform all other applicants of competition results.

External candidates may be eligible to receive a $8,000 Nursing Incentive, plus a $5,000 Rural or $8,000 Student Loan Incentive depending on location of employment. To be eligible for recruitment incentives candidates must hold a 1.0 FTE, this can be a full-time role or a combination of part-time positions. Relocation Assistance may be available to part or full-time candidates.

Salary Range: $39.52 – $49.37 per hour (RN2)

Bi-Weekly Hours: 75.0 Hours Bi-Weekly / Monday-Friday / 8-12 Hour Days with Occasional Evenings /

Nights / Weekends when Required

Posting ID: 172449-0226QEPI

Closing Date: Open until Filled

Where possible, submitting an electronic resume or job application is preferred. Otherwise, applications may be submitted by mail to the PEI Public Service Commission at either P.O. Box 2000, Charlottetown, PE C1A 7N8, or c/o ACCESS PEI/ACCÈS Î.-P.-É., 120 Heather Moyse Drive, Summerside, PE C1N 5L2. Applications may also be sent by fax to (902) 368-4383 or (902) 888-8083. As receipt of faxed applications cannot be guaranteed, applicants are encouraged to confirm receipt by telephone or in person prior to the closing date. Please ensure the appropriate Job Posting ID number is included on all application materials. Applications may be submitted online, and application forms may be obtained at www.jobspei.ca, any ACCESS PEI/ACCÈS Î.-P.-É. location, PEI Government office, Regional Services Centre, or by telephone at (902) 368-4080 or (902) 888-8013.