Clinical Scholar

at  Lakeridge Health

ONA

Job Title: Clinical Scholar
Status: Temporary Full Time (~2-3 months)
Department: Acute ISU & Acute G5 Medicine
Program: Medicine
8/12 Hour Shifts - Days/Evenings/Weekends Schedule (Subject to Change)
Location: Lakeridge Health Oshawa
Wage Schedule: $41.560 - $58.800 per hour
Posting Reference: 2500000154
This position is open to all qualified ONA staff throughout Lakeridge Health commencing 24 January 2025 and closing at 11:59 pm on 31 January 2025.

JOB SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Director, Inter-Professional Practice, the Clinical Scholar will be responsible for supporting nurses on the units with a focus on nurses orientating to the department or new skills. This experienced clinician will model quality patient care and professionalism. They will assist new nurses to develop the knowledge and skills required for practice within the clinical environment. The Clinical Scholar will provide ongoing coaching and support to enhance the learning experience. The Clinical Scholar may have other duties assigned to them by the Director of Interprofessional Practice to assist with the clinical education of staff and functioning of the unit.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario;
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (B.C.L.S);
• Knowledge of Lakeridge Health policies and practices;
• Proficient in documentation within the Epic system;
• Theoretical and practical experience in adult education an asset;
• Previous experience with orientating or preceptorship of new staff or students preferred;
• Proven effective interpersonal, communication and collaboration skills;
• Proven compliance with Canadian Stroke Best Practices and quality standards;
• Demonstrated effective critical thinking, prioritization, and conflict resolution skills;
• Demonstrated ability to provide excellent customer service when dealing with patients, colleagues, volunteers and other members of the community and public;
• Demonstrated commitment to our core values of Inclusion, Compassion, Innovation, Teamwork and Joy;
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to Lakeridge Health’s comprehensive safety program and practices including staff, patient, and environmental safety and participation in regular in-service education in this area;
• Minimum of 10 years experience working within acute care environments preferred;
• Proven clinical experience in Medicine Acute ISU and acute medicine
• Expertise in Gentle Persuasive Approaches and Non-violent crisis intervention preferred;

• Provides expert clinical consultation for delivery of patient care;
• Provides in the moment coaching, mentoring and demonstration for skills
• Collaborates with the Clinical Practice Leader to ensure new hires are well supported throughout the orientation period and beyond
• Assist staff with critical thinking, skill completion and in the moment clinical situations
• Provides education for skills beyond the principle expectations of practice and delegated controlled acts;
• Uses a variety of adult learning strategies and evaluation techniques that are well aligned to the intended learning outcomes;
• Utilizes best available evidence to provide in the moment practice support;
• Supports staff participation in personal and professional career development;
• Completes practice audits and communicates outcomes to CPL;
• Communicates and provides education related to practice changes to staff;
• Reviews and assesses practice changes related to new products or equipment back orders