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

Collingwood General and Marine Hospital; Collingwood; On-site; CAD 62,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education funding

HOOPP pension

3 weeks vacation

Benefits package

12-hour shifts

Job summary

Collingwood General and Marine Hospital is seeking a Clinical Scholar to mentor, coach and support novice nurses while advancing high‑quality, patient‑ and family‑centered care. You will lead by example, integrate evidence‑based practice, and collaborate with unit leadership to strengthen learning and clinical processes.

You will contribute to documentation in Meditech Expanse, support ongoing professional development, and help foster a positive work culture in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Current registration in good standing with College of Nurses of Ontario.
• BLS Certification required.
• Minimum of 10 years of acute care hospital experience in medicine and surgical.
• Strong clinical skills and knowledge of CGMH resources.
• Evidence-based practice mindset and quality improvement.
• Experience with adult learning and change management in clinical settings.
• Able to coach, mentor and provide feedback to novice nurses while fostering a positive culture.
• Excellent written and spoken communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide role modelling, clinical coaching, and mentoring with at-the-elbow support.
• Facilitate documentation of procedures and patient care in Meditech Expanse.
• Develop nursing competency through clinical skills reviews and teaching.
• Maintain unit presence to support novice nurse transitions and learning needs.
• Collaborate with leadership to ensure role clarity and effective team processes for novices.
• Tailor teaching, resourcing and coaching to learners' needs.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Coaching

Documentation

Meditech Expanse

Clinical skills

Evidence-based practice

Adult learning

Communication

Conflict resolution

Organizational skills

Project management

Critical thinking

Education

BLS Certification

Tools

Meditech Expanse

Job description

Employment Type: Permanent Full-Time

Reports to: Manager, Quality, Safety and Professional Practice

ONA

Reason for Posting: Current Vacancy (2 positions)

(12 hours) DDNN rotation – as trial, to be reviewed in 3 months. Subject to change based on operational needs.

$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!

Detailed Job Description

Clinical Scholar

Administration

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.

$45.36 - $63.19 per hour plus applicable shift premiums

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

• 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

We Are Committed To Our Values

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.
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