RN Clinical Mentor at Fraser Health

Langley, Washington, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 Dec, 25

Salary

67.08

Posted On

30 Sep, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Clinical Mentorship, Nursing Skills, Leadership, Teaching, Coaching, Critical Thinking, Quality Improvement, Communication, Problem-Solving, Collaboration, Adult Learning Principles, Conflict Resolution, Patient Care, Safety Practices, Assessment Techniques, Computerized Care Systems

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Salary The salary range for this position is CAD $49.20 - $67.08 / hour Job Summary We are hiring a Part Time RN Clinical Mentor to join our team in Langley, B.C. We invite you to apply today and find out why employees recommend Fraser Health to their friends as an exceptional place to work. We are committed to planetary health, we value diversity in the work force and seek to maintain an environment of Respect, Caring and Trust. A career with Fraser Health will offer you the opportunity to be a part of a dedicated team of professionals in a dynamic and rewarding health care environment. We offer a competitive compensation and benefit package, including comprehensive health benefits coverage. Important to know Before we can finalize any offer of employment, you must: Confirm you are legally entitled to work in Canada Take the next step and apply so we can continue the conversation with you. Detailed Overview The Clinical Mentor role functions as an experienced clinical mentor, resource, and champion in the delivery of excellent client care to nurses and other team members. Working in conjunction with nurse educators, provides rapid elbow-to-elbow clinical mentorship and practice support for nursing staff. Utilizes experience and clinical skills to function as a clinical resource to formally advise other nursing staff in nursing practice, provides clinical instruction and supports staff training and development. Takes on a leadership role in performing functions such as mentoring staff to support skills development, and supporting clinical practice initiatives. Responsibilities Collaborates with interprofessional team leaders to establish priorities for nurse and team learning. Priorities are based on assessments of individual and team learning needs through discussion with team members and in consultation with clinical educators by observing activities; determining required resources and learning opportunities; and analyzing information such as competency assessment, practice changes and quality improvement initiatives to determine and deliver effective learning and mentoring support. Facilitates staff learning and development by role modeling best practice nursing skills and related competencies. Promotes skill development and clinical decision making, answering questions related to client care and assisting with problem-solving. Observes staff as they are performing client care, intervening as necessary to demonstrate appropriate provision of care. Provides feedback to ensure care is provided according to program standards, standards of practice and clinical practice guidelines. Provides clinical guidance, support and on the job learning experiences for nurses in the application of nursing processes and practice standards; observes and evaluates clinical practice to identify training and development opportunities. Collaborates with and supports clinical education by contributing to the determination of skill development priorities for staff. Supports preceptors/preceptees and mentors/mentees using teaching and learning principles as required. Demonstrates knowledge, skills, and experience, and provides continuous mentoring and coaching to facilitate performance improvement. Provides feedback and assists nursing staff with critical thinking when clients/patients experience variances to clinical guidelines/pathways. Discusses clients/patients problems and needs; plans and prioritizes nursing interventions, implements and evaluates interventions. Provides leadership in continuous quality improvement activities by utilizing evidence informed research to promote client/patient care based on the best practice. Ensures a safe and healthy workplace for clients/patients and staff through methods such as effective promotion of safe work practices and enforcement of health and safety requirements. Reports unsafe situations; investigates and takes corrective action and/or notifies appropriate personnel. Performs other related duties as assigned. Qualifications Education, Training and Experience Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM). Three (3) years of recent Acute, Community Health, or Long Term Care practice relevant to the designated clinical area, including experience mentoring nursing staff as well as leadership training or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Valid BC Driver's License and access to personal vehicle may be required. Skills and Abilities Demonstrated ability to provide clinical mentorship and clinical practice support. Demonstrated knowledge of nursing theory and practice within a client/family-centered model of care. Demonstrated ability to provide consultation, direction and leadership. Demonstrated ability to teach, demonstrate, facilitate, mentor and coach. Demonstrated knowledge of adult learning principles. Demonstrated ability to work independently and in collaboration with others. Knowledge of relevant clinical practice standards/guidelines and care pathways. Knowledge o other health care disciplines and their role in client/patient care. Demonstrated ability to effectively plan, organize and prioritize work. Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate in writing and verbally on a one to one basis and/or group setting. Demonstrated ability to guide and/or deal with others in resolution of conflict issues. Demonstrated ability to adjust to new or unexpected events. Demonstrated ability to use critical thinking skills in the approach to patient/client/resident care. Demonstrated ability to lead change and support staff through transition. Demonstrated skill in the application of techniques appropriate to the assessment and treatment of designated client population utilizing best available evidence for informed practice. Demonstrated ability to promote a supportive, creative learning environment and engage in continuous quality improvement. Demonstrated skill in CPR techniques. Demonstrated ability to operate a computerized client/patient care information system as well as applicable word processing, spreadsheet and database software applications. Ability to operate related equipment. Demonstrated physical ability to perform the duties of the position. About Fraser Health Fraser Health is the heart of health care for over two million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, Canada, on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations and is home to 32 First Nations within the Fraser Salish region. People - those we care for and those who care for them - are at the heart of everything we do. Our hospital and community-based services are delivered by a team of 54,000+ staff, medical staff and volunteers. We are committed to planetary health and value diversity in the work force. We strive to maintain an environment of respect, caring and trust. Fraser Health’s hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable and culturally safe manner. Together, we are the heart of health care. Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn | X | Indeed | Glassdoor IMPORTANT: Recruitment scam warning Please be on alert for recruitment scams. We are aware of several scams targeting individuals by falsely claiming to represent Fraser Health. Always take precautions when sharing personal details with unverified sources. Please note that we will never ask for money or payment, nor ask you to download or install an app at any point during our recruitment process.

Responsibilities

The RN Clinical Mentor provides clinical mentorship and support to nursing staff, facilitating their learning and development. This role involves collaborating with team leaders to assess learning needs and delivering effective mentorship to enhance nursing practice.