Job Number: JR106024 Job Title: Clinical Practice Leader Job Category: Management Hospital Location: General Site Job Type: Permanent, Full time Number of Positions: 1 Minimum - Maximum Hourly Rate: $58.797 - $68.16 Hours: Days
Across our three hospitals and eight satellite sites, Scarborough Health Network (SHN) is shaping the future of care. Our many programs and services are designed around the needs of one of Canada’s most vibrant and diverse communities. We are home to North America’s largest nephrology program, as well as the designated cardiac care and spine centre for Scarborough and surrounding communities to the east. We are proud to be a community-affiliated teaching site for the University of Toronto and partner with a number of other universities and colleges, helping to train the next generation of health care professionals. SHN is the recipient of the 2021 Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion Award, from the Canadian College of Health Leaders, for our leading edge work on Communities of Inclusion, Inclusion Calendar, Health Equity Certificate Program and much more. We are also proud to be named Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures for 2023 – 2025 and Greater Toronto's Top Employers for 2026. Learn more at shn.ca
Job Description:
Scarborough Health Network (SHN) is seeking a high-energy and dynamic healthcare leader to join its team to serve as Clinical Practice Leaders (CPL) in various areas at SHN including Emergency Medicine, Labour and Delivery, Nephrology, Operating Room and Surgery, Vascular Safety and Diagnostic Imaging Program. In a key strategic and clinical practice leadership role, the CPL provides leadership, direction, and professional oversight to a dynamic staff team across three main sites. This position reports directly to the Director of Professional Practice and works closely with the programs, director, managers, and physicians. As an integral member of the Professional Practice Leadership Team, the CPL is an innovative clinical expert with leadership, clinical care and academic responsibilities. The CPL is responsible for overseeing and supervising clinical and professional practice and developing/and supporting professional expertise in patient care and education by providing leadership and consultation, acting as a resource for staff, mentoring and coaching, monitoring performance and workload, ensuring quality staff and student educational programs along with manager on-call responsibilities. With a focus on quality and patient safety, the CPL ensures that the daily delivery of services is provided according to the highest professional practice standards and regulatory requirements and that all aspects of services are fully integrated to meet the needs of those we serve. The CPL, in consultation with managers, directors and other practice leaders, works closely with their team to: develop and integrate professional standards, ensure integration of collaborative, patient-centred care into daily practice, facilitate professional involvement in quality, education and research initiatives, align professional goals with the strategic directions of SHN, College of Nurses, and their profession, promote the profession with external partners, and acts as a resource to programs and the organization for clinical practice matters involving the professions and leads education and orientation.
Requirements:
Current Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
Baccalaureate degree completed in Nursing
Masters Degree completed or in progress
Minimum three years of related clinical experience
Current Basic (BLS) and Advance Cardia Life Support (ACLS) certification
Demonstrated knowledge of adult learning theory, tools, techniques and principles
Knowledgeable with Quality Based Procedures, Care Pathways and Best Practices Guidelines
Familiar with CNO standards and guidelines • Experience with project management or program planning, as well as the Lean philosophy and continuous quality improvement, preferred
Experience with developing policies and procedures and learning packages for both staff and patients
Demonstrates an understanding of and commitment to SHN’s comprehensive safety programs and practices including staff safety, patient safety, and environmental safety and participates in regular in-service education in this area.
Must demonstrate a commitment to customer service when dealing with patients, colleagues, volunteers and other members of the community and public
Asset:
Ability to speak another language
Instructor Status - OHA CTAS, ACLS, PALS, NRP, Nonviolent Crisis Intervention, GPA
Completion of Speciality Certificates such as Emergency, Critical Care, Operating Room
Experience with electronic documentation
Experience with creating, developing, designing education modules – online, microlearning
Experience with competency base learning, learning assessments and evaluations
RNAO Membership
Canadian Nurses Association Certification – Speciality Area(s)
This opportunity is posted to support the recruitment of an existing vacant position.
Accommodation and Diversity Statement:
Scarborough Health Network (SHN) embraces and celebrates our community’s unique multicultural heritage and diversity. SHN is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a culture of inclusiveness and diversity reflecting our diverse patients, staff and community alike.
We are committed to fostering an environment of equity and inclusivity where every person can work and receive care safely, openly and honestly. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nation of origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital or family status, belief system, or other factors related to one’s personal identity and/or values.
We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs.
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