Clinical Scholar, Temporary Full Time, Professional Practice

Providence Care; Eastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Ontario is seeking a Clinical Scholar to enhance nursing practice and integrate education into clinical areas. This role involves collaboration with nursing teams, providing leadership to new nursing graduates, and ensuring adherence to evidence-informed care practices. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of five years of nursing experience and a current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario. This position offers competitive salaries and a supportive workplace culture.

Benefits

Competitive salaries with additional benefits

Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan

Education and mentorship opportunities

Qualifications

• Current unrestricted registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Minimum of five years of recent registered nursing experience in a hospital clinical setting.
• Experience providing clinical education to various nursing roles.

Responsibilities

• Supports professional nursing competencies.
• Assists nurses in achieving their learning needs.
• Guides program staff related to nursing practice.

Skills

Clinical education provision

Collaboration with nursing teams

Curriculum development

Education

Current unrestricted registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario

Minimum of five years of recent registered nursing experience

Job description

Job Code: 20905

Status: Temporary Full time (up to one year)

Location: Providence Care Hospital

Union: ONA PCH

Wage: $44.24 - $61.68

Posting Period: December 05, 2025 - December 11, 2025

Under the direction of the Academic Clinician, Nursing Research Lead and in collaboration with the Program Managers, and Professional Practice team, the Clinical Scholar provides dedicated leadership to support nursing practice and integration into the clinical area in collaboration with the appropriate clinical team. The Clinical Scholar Program beneficiaries may include new nursing graduates, internationally educated nurses (IENs), nurses who are upskilling and non-nurses (ie. clinical externs and nursing students). The Clinical Scholar supports nurses in acquiring and maintaining nursing/clinical skills, knowledge and competencies reflective of current evidence-informed care for individuals admitted to specialized hospital services. The Clinical Scholar will promote and be a resource to nurses in their professional accountabilities and practices

Education & Experience

• Current unrestricted registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Minimum of five years recent registered nursing experience in frontline care in a hospital clinical setting
• Experience providing clinical education to staff and students, as Clinical Instructor, Academic Lecturer, Clinical Educator, Clinical Scholar or other equivalent formal teaching role where formal curriculum planning, lesson planning and learner evaluation involved
• Experience with Education Curriculum development

Position Duties & Responsibilities

• Works in collaboration with the manager to support professional nursing competencies based on the College of Nurses of Ontario and best practice standards
• Serves as a formal resource by assisting nurses on unit to achieve their learning need's
• Provides support to program staff related to nursing practice and integration of skills in the clinical area in accordance with organizational and professional standards
• Works with new nursing graduates beginning their practice; IEN’s; and nurses looking to upskill
• Provides guidance including, but not limited to, new practices/skills, policies and procedures, scope of practice and equipment

Why Work At Providence Care Hospital

• Specialized sub-acute Care in rehabilitation, mental health services, complex medical management and palliative care
• A hospital striving for excellence in care, education and research
• Committed to people centred approach to care delivery
• Competitive salaries with percentage in lieu of benefits & vacation
• Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• State of the Art Building with on-site parking
• On-site café and cafeteria with a variety of food options
• Corporate and unit/service specific orientation for new hires
• Focus on Healthy Workplace& Culture of Quality
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Education, mentorship and bursary opportunities
• Fully affiliated with Queen’s University and St. Lawrence College and other academic institutions
• Located on the shores of Lake Ontario surrounded by park land and walking trails