Ontario Network SA/DVTC Clinical Practice Leader

Women’s College Hospital; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Women's College Hospital is seeking a Clinical Practice Leader to enhance patient-centered care and standards across sexual assault and domestic violence treatment services. Candidates should possess a nursing degree, extensive clinical experience, and demonstrate strong leadership skills. Join a dedicated team committed to transforming healthcare for women while enjoying competitive benefits and a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive benefits

Defined benefit pension plan (HOOPP)

Qualifications

• Must be registered with a current Certificate of Competence in Ontario.
• Minimum 5 years clinical experience in sexual assault/domestic violence care required.
• Proven abilities in education consultation, supervision and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with Provincial Director for developing care standards.
• Provides clinical consultation and mentorship.
• Participates in quality assurance and patient care outcome improvements.

Skills

Education consultation

Leadership

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Professional behavior

Safety advocacy

Education

Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing

Masters Degree

Job description

Women's College Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Job Description

Posted Friday, June 6, 2025 at 4:00 AM | Expires Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 3:59 AM

Women's College Hospital (WCH) is an academic, ambulatory care hospital in Ontario with a focus on health for women, health equity and health system solutions. If you're ready to be part of a team that is revolutionizing the future of healthcare, then you will want to join an institution where the possibilities for innovation, new discovery and system thinking are limitless. Women's College Hospital is committed to equity, quality and patient safety as key professional values and essential components of daily practice.

Healthcare Revolutionized 2030 is our roadmap to the future. Our strategy is built on the pledge that the founders of our hospital made 140 years ago and reaffirms our commitment to providing equitable, accessible, best-in-class healthcare for everyone – meeting people where they are on their healthcare journey and partnering with them to reach their goals of living their healthiest lives possible. The stage has been set for Women’s to accelerate our priorities and capture the momentum to catapult our system forward to revolutionize healthcare for everyone.

Applicants must reside and be legally eligible to work in Ontario.

Type: New, Regular Full Time
Five (5) vacancies

Please read the job posting for the requirements and catchment areas.

Catchment Areas:

• Eastern Ontario - East – Ottawa (TOH), CHEO, Kingston, Renfrew, Smiths Falls, Hawkesbury, Brockville, Cornwall, Belleville
• West Ontario - West – Windsor , Chatham, Sarnia, London, Owen Sound, Waterloo, Guelph

WCH is currently looking to hire for Regular Full-Time,Clinical Practice Leader with the Ontario Network of Sexual Assault/Domestic Violence Treatment Centers reporting to the Provincial Director.

Summary of Duties, but not limited to:

Clinical Practice:

• Works with the Provincial Director and other provincial Forensic Nurse Educators to develop and implement standards of care across northern community Emergency Departments and Sexual Assault/Domestic Violence Treatment Centres.
• Works collaboratively with SA/DVTC leadership events to identify professional practice issues.
• Collaborates with nursing staff and other members of the health care team to develop and implement a comprehensive, programmatic approach to patient/family centered care using evidence based practice.
• Analyses and interprets current knowledge applicable to nursing practice and shares with other health team members.
• Enhances professional practice by facilitating staff involvement in ongoing learning opportunities
• Participates in quality assurance and improvement activities related to patient care outcomes and professional practice.
• Identifies patterns and trends in care and develops alternative approaches.
• Provides clinical consultation where specialized expertise is required.
• Incorporates College of Nurses of Ontario standards into professional practice.

Consultation

• Assists to clarify problems and develop options for managing patient care.
• Provides leadership in the assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of policies and procedures related to patient care and flow.
• Acts as a Mentor or resource to peers and colleagues.

Professional Development

Provides education to health professionals and other professionals (i.e. police, Crown Attorneys, community partners)

• Assessment, Planning, Implementation & Evaluation of Developmental Initiatives
• Conducts formal and informal assessments to determine learning and developmental needs e.g. surveys, focus groups, 1:1 discussions
• Analyses assessments to determine the most appropriate implementation plan
• Develops and/or modifies teaching resources and materials to meet developmental needs e.g. self-directed learning packages, in-services, workshops, learning programs, skills labs, patient/family education materials, orientation programs
• Integrates knowledge of learning principles, organizational development, behavioural and physical sciences, clinical skills, communication principles and change management to design and implement learning initiatives
• Employs evaluation strategies for continuous improvement of developmental interventions e.g. questionnaires, focus groups, verbal feedback, audits, formal evaluations
• Contributes to the professional development of staff, and the professional community through direct supervision, presentations and publications.
• Contributes to the development of the nursing profession through active professional involvement and affiliation with other nursing service organizations, post-secondary educational institutions, professional associations and with the community at large.
• Promotes own professional development through continuing education.

Administration

• Collaborates with the Provincial Director in the implementation and monitoring of the Network Strategic plan.

Clinical Research and Evaluation

• Contributes to nursing knowledge by identifying research problems in the field of specialization, participating in studies and supporting the implementation of findings into practice.
• Evaluates the impact of various programs and interventions on patient care and nursing practice.
• Participates in research projects as appropriate

As a role model and champion you will work to identify and integrate safe, best practices into daily activities to foster the delivery of safe and exemplary care.

The responsibilities described above are representative and are not to be construed as all-inclusive.

Qualifications/Skills:

• Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing is required, Masters Degree preferred
• Must Live and work in identified catchment area
• Able to travel, as required
• Currently in good standing and registered with current Certificate of Competence in Ontario required
• Minimum of 5 year’s clinical experience in sexual assault/domestic violence care
• Proven abilities in education consultation, supervision and leadership
• Proven ability to function in a multidisciplinary setting
• Professional behaviour and communication that meets the standards of the professional regulatory college or association, as applicable, and the standards of Women’s College Hospital
• This position plays a critical role in acting as an advocate for safety and will demonstrate principles, practices and processes that will optimize a safe environment for all

Why Choose Us?

• Be part of a dedicated team committed to excellence.
• Shape the future of healthcare in a supportive environment.
• Enjoy competitive benefits and an excellent defined benefit pension plan (HOOPP).

Women's College Hospital is a fully affiliated teaching hospital of the University of Toronto and is committed to fairness and equity in employment and our recruitment and selection practices. We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, people with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups, members of racialized groups, women and any others who may contribute to the further diversification of our Hospital community. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under our Access for People with Disabilities policy. Applicants need to make their requirements known in advance.

Women's College Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada