Clinical Practice Leader Critical Care

Humber River Health; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a Clinical Practice Leader for its Critical Care Unit. This temporary full-time position focuses on delivering innovative and compassionate healthcare while optimizing patient care through real-time data. The role involves leading quality initiatives, promoting interdisciplinary team development, and translating evidence-based knowledge into practice. With a commitment to equity and inclusivity, this forward-thinking hospital offers a collaborative environment for professionals dedicated to enhancing clinical excellence and community engagement. Join a team that values diversity and supports your career growth.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of recent nursing experience in Critical Care.
• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario.

Responsibilities

• Consulting with program leaders to identify clinical needs.
• Leading the Critical Care Response Team weekly.
• Designing and delivering educational programs.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical Skills

Patient-Centered Care

Education

Master’s Degree in Nursing

Canadian Critical Care Nursing Certification

Tools

Basic Cardiac Life Support

Advanced Cardiac Life Support

Job description

Join to apply for the Clinical Practice Leader Critical Care role at Humber River Health

Since opening our doors in 2015 as North America’s first fully digital hospital, we remain committed to transforming healthcare through innovative technology and clinical excellence. Serving a community of 850,000 residents in North West Toronto, we prioritize equity, inclusivity, and active participation in the North West Toronto Ontario Health Team. Our hospital leverages a combination of technology and clinical expertise to enhance care, reduce errors, and improve efficiency. We are affiliated with the University of Toronto and Queen’s University and aim to become a community academic hospital, focusing on clinical excellence, technology optimization, and community engagement.

We are seeking a Clinical Practice Leader to provide leadership in clinical practice, education, and research within our Professional Practice team. The role involves working collaboratively to deliver innovative, compassionate healthcare, with a focus on optimizing patient care using real-time data and analytics, and leading quality and safety initiatives in the Critical Care Unit.

This is a Temporary Full-Time position until November 2025, based at our Wilson Site, with a schedule of Monday to Friday, onsite, with flexibility. The role reports to the Program Director of Critical Care and Oncology, and the Senior Director of Professional Practice.

Responsibilities include:

1. Consulting with program leaders and staff to identify needs
2. Modeling clinical and professional development excellence
3. Promoting interdisciplinary team development
4. Designing and delivering educational programs and orientations
5. Developing continuous education initiatives
6. Advocating for best clinical practices in critical care
7. Translating evidence-based knowledge into practice
8. Leading the Critical Care Response Team for one day per week
9. Preparing reports for regulatory and professional bodies
10. Assessing practice gaps and developing educational strategies
11. Monitoring quality of care and performance benchmarks

Minimum requirements:

• Master’s Degree in Nursing or MSc in Nursing
• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• At least 5 years of recent nursing experience in Critical Care
• Experience in a Critical Care Response Team is an asset
• Canadian Critical Care Nursing certification preferred
• Basic and Advanced Cardiac Life Support certifications
• Experience in adult education and program development
• Strong communication, leadership, and analytical skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Commitment to patient- and family-centered care

Why choose Humber River Health?

We are recognized as a top employer, committed to high-quality care, research, and academic collaboration. We value diversity and inclusion, and support accommodations throughout the recruitment and employment process. Join us to be part of a team that is lighting new ways in healthcare.