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RN Clinical Scholar - InPatient Surgery
Michael Garron Hospital
Toronto
On-site
CAD 79,000 - 99,000
Full time
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Job summary
Michael Garron Hospital is seeking an experienced RN Clinical Scholar to mentor newly graduated nurses as they transition into practice. This role involves providing clinical coaching, leadership, and fostering professional development. The ideal candidate will have significant nursing experience and a passion for patient-centered care.
Qualifications
- Member in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
- Minimum 5 years of clinical experience required.
- Ability to mentor and support novice staff.
Responsibilities
- Provide leadership and mentorship to new nurses.
- Ensure integration into the clinical team.
- Support professional development and competency advancement.
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Position Overview
Reporting to the Unit Manager and co-reporting to the Manager, Nursing and HHR Workforce Initiatives, and working collaboratively with the Clinical Resource Leader (CRL) and unit leadership, the Clinical Scholar is an experienced point of care nurse who is employed in a supernumerary position to focus exclusively on supporting and mentoring newly graduated nurses transition into the nursing workforce, in addition to Internationally Educated Nurses (IENs) and nurses seeking to enhance their competencies and skills. The Clinical Scholar will provide leadership, role modeling, clinical coaching and mentorship to ensure successful transition to practice and integration into the clinical team.
Position Overview
Reporting to the Unit Manager and co-reporting to the Manager, Nursing and HHR Workforce Initiatives, and working collaboratively with the Clinical Resource Leader (CRL) and unit leadership, the Clinical Scholar is an experienced point of care nurse who is employed in a supernumerary position to focus exclusively on supporting and mentoring newly graduated nurses transition into the nursing workforce, in addition to Internationally Educated Nurses (IENs) and nurses seeking to enhance their competencies and skills. The Clinical Scholar will provide leadership, role modeling, clinical coaching and mentorship to ensure successful transition to practice and integration into the clinical team.
The Clinical Scholar guides and supports the novice nurse in providing safe, high quality, patient centred care, while demonstrating a commitment to excellence in supporting the patient and family experience. The Clinical Scholar, in collaboration with unit leadership, identifies the learning needs of new nurses and supports advancing their clinical practice, professionalism and what it means to be a member of a high performing team. This includes facilitating the development of critical thinking, self-reflective learning and skills in crucial conversations, while practicing in accordance with the College of Nurses’ (CNO) standards, MGH policies and procedures, and best practices. The Clinical Scholar also supports clinical practice changes in response to regulatory and organizational changes, safety incidents and other continuous quality improvement initiatives.
The Clinical Scholar obtains feedback from the new nurses to enable MGH to better support nursing resources and retention. Key to success is working alongside the novice nurse and having an ongoing presence on the clinical unit(s), providing timely, regular touch points with nurses to help them feel supported with appropriate education and resources. This includes tracking and documentation of skillset achievement, and providing ongoing monitoring, evaluation and feedback including the creation of learning goals and objectives.
This role is expected to work days, nights, evenings and weekends. The candidate must be willing to be flexible as it relates to the hours of work and the ability to work all shifts as required.
Responsibilities
- In collaboration with the CRL and clinical team, provides on-unit support, clinical coaching and mentorship to newly graduated nurses, supporting their successful transition to practice and integration into the clinical team.
- Supports new nurses to practice to the full scope of their designation (Registered Nurse or Registered Practical Nurse) within their level of competence.
- In partnership with the CRL, ensures the delivery of safe, high quality, patient centred, professional nursing care by supporting new nurses to consistently utilize CNO standards, evidence-based practices and MGH policy and procedures (including risk screens, care plans, etc.).
- Advances new nurses’ critical thinking and problem solving by providing leadership in the use and integration of the nursing process. This includes assessing (collecting and interpreting information), planning, implementing, and evaluating all aspects of nursing care.
- Supports unit leadership in evaluating and advancing new nurses’ competencies, reporting concerns and supporting the implementation and evaluation of learning plans. Participates in data collection and reporting requirements as per ministry requirements for the Clinical Scholars program.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing required
- Master’s Degree in Nursing, Education or equivalent preferred
- Member in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO)
- Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification
- Registered nurse who is recognized as a clinical expert in the area of practice
- Minimum 5 years of clinical experience
- Previous experience required as a clinical instructor, nurse educator, preceptor, charge nurse, placement supervisor, working with clinical learners and/or orientating new staff
- Proven ability to maintain impartiality, objectivity, diplomacy and confidentiality, seen as a role Model required
- Demonstrated ability to mentor, coach and precept novice staff required
- Demonstrated clinical expertise with the knowledge, skill and judgment needed to guide competent, evidence-based nursing practice that complies with the CNO Standards of Practice, MGH policies and best practice guidelines
- Familiar with CNO Entry to Practice Competencies and Professional Nursing Standards
- Demonstrated excellence in patient and family centred care and committed to enhancing the patient and family experience
- Experience in applying the principles of Emotional Intelligence and Trauma Informed Care
- Well-developed skills in assessing learning needs, assisting with developing and evaluating learning plans
- Excellent communication skills, oral and written, with the ability to have difficult and supportive conversations that exemplify the MGH values of courage, compassion, integrity, inclusion and respect
- Self-directed and highly motivated with excellent interpersonal skills and self-awareness of personal contributions to maintaining a positive team environment
- Demonstrated ability to build relationships, articulate clear expectations and work collaboratively with patients and families, interdisciplinary and leadership teams
- Demonstrated leadership, change management and conflict resolution skills
- Demonstrated excellence in professional judgement, problem solving, critical thinking and prioritization skill
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and competing priorities effectively
- Proficient with computer software applications (e.g. MS Office, Cerner)
- Demonstrated commitment to ongoing education and professional development
- Excellent attendance record
- Willing to be flexible as it relates to hours of work and the ability to work all shifts as required
- All employees of Michael Garron Hospital (MGH), a division of Toronto East Health Network (TEHN) [formerly Toronto East General Hospital (TEGH)] agree to work within the legislated practices of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of Ontario
- All employees of MGH are responsible to contribute to a transparent culture of patient and staff safety by adhering to and abiding by patient and staff safety policies and procedures set by MGH.
- All employees are accountable for protecting the psychological health and safety of themselves and their co-workers through adherence to MGH’s policies and practices.
- Vaccines (COVID-19 and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.
- Seniority levelMid-Senior level
- Employment typeFull-time
- Job functionHealth Care Provider
- IndustriesHospitals and Health Care
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