Clinical Nurse Mentor & Coach for New & Transitioning Nurses

The Royal Mental Health Centre; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier mental health facility in Ottawa is hiring a Clinical Scholar to mentor and support new and transitioning nurses. This role requires a Bachelor's in Nursing and at least five years of clinical experience. The Clinical Scholar will champion best practices and enhance professional development, making a significant impact on patient safety and care delivery. The ideal candidate is passionate about nursing mentorship and leadership.

Qualifications

• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) in good standing.
• Minimum of five years of recent frontline hospital clinical experience, ideally in mental health.
• Proven ability to provide clinical mentorship and training.

Responsibilities

• Provide unit-based mentorship and support to newly hired or transitioning nurses.
• Champion evidence-based practices and patient safety initiatives.
• Facilitate formal and informal learning opportunities for nursing staff.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Decision-making skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Tools

Meditech functionality

Job description

A premier mental health facility in Ottawa is hiring a Clinical Scholar to mentor and support new and transitioning nurses. This role requires a Bachelor's in Nursing and at least five years of clinical experience. The Clinical Scholar will champion best practices and enhance professional development, making a significant impact on patient safety and care delivery. The ideal candidate is passionate about nursing mentorship and leadership.