Professional Practice Clinician – Halton Healthcare

Job Title: Professional Practice Clinician

Location: Georgetown, ON

Job Description: Company DescriptionHalton Healthcare’s vision of Exemplary patient experiences, always, goes beyond just the patient experience; it has shaped our entire culture and remains at the core of every interaction in our organization, from our patients & families to our staff, physicians and volunteers. We believe in exemplary PEOPLE experiences always!At Halton Healthcare you will thrive in a healthcare culture and environment that embraces inclusion, diversity and belonging with ‘exemplary patient care, always’ at the heart of everything we do. We empower our people to be the very best they can be so they can make a difference for our patients and the communities we serve.Halton Healthcare takes great pride in providing quality, compassionate healthcare services to our rapidly growing communities. As a progressive and vibrant healthcare organization, we are committed to being an innovative center of excellence in community hospital care.Job DescriptionThe PPC facilitates and promotes staff to attain/retain recognized professional credentials as it relates to their positions caring for patients within the Emergency Department. Advanced clinical expertise in caring for this patient population is required along with effective knowledge transfer, and program planning and evaluation skills. Superior interpersonal, coaching, change management and leadership skills to support interprofessional collaborative practice excellence is essential.The Professional Practice Clinician (PPC) provides clinical, teaching and defined administrative support with priorities centering on clinical education for staff and/or patients to maximize the quality of care through integration of best practice specific to the Emergency Program patient population. The PPC maintains a current knowledge base of evidence-based and best practice and/or research-based practice methods and standards, is an expert in adult learning and change management strategies, and fosters interprofessional collaborative practice. The PPC reports to the Director of the Emergency Program for Emergency Program specific responsibilities and to the Director Professional Practice for corporate responsibilities. The PPC collaborates with the Emergency Program Director, Chief Operating Officers, Emergency Program Medical Director, ED Physician Chiefs, Program Directors, Patient Care Managers, Chief Nursing Officer, Director Professional Practice and fellow PPCs to plan, implement and evaluate activities related to staff and patient education. The PPC develops reviews and revises policies and procedures related to professional practice and clinical care, and provides supporting education and evaluation of initiatives. The PPC also develops and monitors quality indicators within the program and actively participates in quality improvement activities.As a member of the Office of Professional Practice, the PPC collaborates with other PPCs to plan and organize the Nursing Orientation Program, coordinates and assists with program quality management audits and plans and implements educational initiatives at program and corporate levels. As a member of the Leadership Team, the PPC participates in organization-wide leadership activities.Qualifications

• Current Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario is required
• Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing required
• Master Degree in Nursing, Education or Health Administration is preferred
• Membership in professional association is required
• Minimum of 5 years of recent Emergency Department clinical experience is required
• ACLS Certification is required at time of hire
• ACLS Instructor Certification required (or must be obtained within 3 months of hire)
• PALS or PEARS Certification required
• CPI Certification an asset
• Emergency Nursing Certificate an asset
• Coronary Care 1 course and ICU experience an asset
• Advanced cardiac arrhythmia interpretation skill set
• Experience as an educator including the ability to design and deliver programs is required
• Skilled in the principles of adult learning
• Demonstrated research skills is an asset
• Knowledge of best practices, clinical practice guidelines and clinical management tools
• Strong interpersonal, communication and leadership skills
• Innovative, creative and professional role model
• Ability to prioritize/organize multiple projects with strict deadlines
• Ability to work autonomously
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Visio
• Able to meet the physical demands of the position
• Satisfactory employment and attendance record required

Additional InformationHours: Mon – Fri, Primarily Days (0830-1630), Will require flexibility to meet staff needs, e.g. may need to work select evening, night or weekend hours for purposes of orientation and education. (Hours are subject to change based on operational needs)Salary: $51.537 – $63.851Date Posted: December 3, 2024Internal Applicants Due By: December 10, 2024REF1420DHalton Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer who is committed to integrating diversity, equity and inclusion throughout our operations, policies and culture. If you are passionate about what you do, motivated by a job well done, and as committed to excellence, quality and patient satisfaction as we are, we’d like to hear from you. Please attach your current resume directly to this posting.We thank all those who apply but only those individuals selected for further consideration will be contacted.Halton Healthcare is committed to providing accommodations for applicants with disabilities. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Halton Healthcare will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs to ensure your equal participation.All new hires must be fully compliant with our Vaccination Policy as a condition of employment with Halton Healthcare. Successful applicants will be required to provide proof of vaccination or proof of a documented medical exemption as part of the hiring process.All personal information is collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Company Name: Halton Healthcare

Salary: $51537 – 63851 per year

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