Company Bio
IMAGINE a hospital where everyone is committed to excellence. We did. We are. From boardroom to bedside, we go above and beyond to offer the best and safest patient care. At North York General Hospital (NYGH), we put our patients first in everything we do. We are achieving a new standard of excellence in integrated patient-centered care and as one of Canada's leading community academic hospitals, we are building on our academic foundation through enhanced education, research and innovation. North York General Hospital is part of North York Toronto Health Partners, a collaborative partnership with patients, primary care, and community partners, a first- generation Ontario Health Team, driving the development of a locally integrated health system to serve the community. As part of our dynamic team, you too can stand out and be amazing! At North York General, our team is making a world of difference.
Position Summary
Clinical Nurse Educator, Postpartum, Labour and Delivery and Associated Clinics Your goal in this position is to be accountable for fostering the development of clinical excellence and facilitating the provision of outstanding patient and family experiences with a strong and intentional focus on the Postpartum Unit, while also supporting our Associated Clinics and the Labour and Delivery Unit. In collaboration with the Clinical Team Manager, you will be responsible for supporting the development of a high-performance team, ensuring the delivery of quality and safe care for patients and families. You will be instrumental in creating a professional and healthy work environment for staff, physicians, and volunteers through leadership, advocacy for best-practices and research, policy development, and coaching. You will also participate in appropriate internal and external committees, project teams, and other related activities that support the implementation of leading practices in postpartum, associated clinics and Labour and Delivery interprofessional practice. You will collaborate with other Clinical Nurse Educators and related colleagues to promote person-centered care, participating in simulation, clinically relevant research, and developing, conducting, and evaluating innovative programs in the Postpartum Unit and beyond. You have in-depth knowledge of the patient populations, expert clinical nursing skills, simulation experience and act as a mentor, coach, and educational resource to nursing staff. You have highly effective interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal). You have excellent organizational skills, with demonstrated ability to achieve outcomes. You have strong project management skills, with the ability to give feedback. You have the ability to build relationships with peers and other contacts across the organization and externally to create opportunities for synergy/integration. This position supports the hospital’s academic mandate by advancing care through teaching and learning and/or transforming care through research and innovation. This position contributes to the shared responsibility of ensuring health and safety policies are followed to provide for a healthy environment for patients, staff, learners, physicians, volunteers, and families.
On a practical level, you will
- Provide leadership and accountability at unit level for a high quality and safe patient/family experience, as well as corporate care initiatives in collaboration with the Clinical Team Managers and other members of the Postpartum, Labour and Delivery and Associated Clinics
- Plan, develop, implement, and evaluate programs to meet the educational needs of nursing staff, as well as other members of the clinical team (Social Work, Midwifery, etc.)
- Promote best practice and evidence-based care through the implementation of initiatives that are aligned with the organization’s strategic direction and program goals
- Lead and facilitate simulation activities to support experiential learning.
- Develop and provide educational opportunities for nursing staff to support professional development, as well as maintain competency and to expand knowledge base
- Critically appraise the research literature and review, revise and implements evidence-based practices
- Facilitate nursing staff to continually monitor and define competency-based requirements, interpret scope of practice, legislative and credentialing requirements
- Participate in conducting clinically relevant research and develop, conduct and evaluate innovative programs for specific patient populations
- Foster an environment that promotes patient/family centered care and interprofessional collaboration
- Review and apply current research literature to support and update best practices in Postpartum care.
- Maintain compliance with required Health & Safety, environmental and other legislative requirements
Qualifications
- BScN required, Masters in Nursing or Education preferred
- Current registration & good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario required
- Simulation certification or experience preferred
- Canadian Perinatal Nursing Certification (CPNC) preferred
- Completion of a recognized Breast-Feeding Course (RNAO- e-Learning, or INFACT Canada: 20-Hour Breastfeeding Course) required
- Minimum of 5 years Postpartum/Maternal Newborn experience required
- Current or recent experience in Adult Education
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Instructor Preferred
- ACoRN certification preferred
- Certification by the International Board Certified of Lactation Consultant Designation, preferred
What We Offer
Working at NYGH means working with a dynamic team of fellow healthcare providers, staff, and volunteers in one of Canada’s leading hospitals. This is a
Full-Time Regular, Day shifts, 8 hour shifts in the Postpartum, Labour and Delivery and Associated Clinics. We offer a highly competitive total compensation package which may include benefits, pension, vacation pay, or pay in lieu of benefits, when applicable. If you were searching for more reasons to consider joining the wonderful team at NYGH, check out some features of our Total Rewards package by visiting nygh.on.ca
How To Apply
Think you're the right person for the job? Here's your first chance to show us why:
- Ensure to meet the deadline - only applications received by the closing date will be considered.
- We will review all applications and will contact those selected for an interview.
Closing Statement
At North York General, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live, including those with disabilities. North York General is committed to providing accommodations in all parts of the hiring process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.
