Clinical Practice Lead

SUMMARY

The below noted tasks are to be completed in a manner which builds the business and meets the strategic needs of the organization.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Advances Integrated Care, Standards of Care and Professional Practice Leadership

  • Accountable for implementation at a local level and collaborate at regional level of clinical standards, educational programs and related clinical orientation and training
  • Provide independent high-quality care to a limited number of patients with complex needs 
  • Champions integrated patient-centred seamless care, at a local and regional level, through the use of best practices, common documentation, integrated care coordination and other collaborative approaches

Build Capacity and Knowledge Mobilization

  • Work closely with Professional Practice Advisor (PPA) to help inform clinical design at local and regional tables with internal and external stakeholders 
  • Mentoring, coaching others at a local level and collaborate with other Clinical Practice Leads and PPAs at regional level
  • Act as clinical preceptor who coaches and mentors nurses, personal support workers or therapists, as needed
  • Provide input and participate in continuous quality improvement initiatives (process improvements, efficiency, etc.)
  • Work with local and regional management on clinical goal setting and performance management
  • Supports visiting nurses during their ‘on call’ coverage, as needed during regular hours, after hours or weekends
  • Enhance local capacity and understanding of system navigation supports, at a local and regional level, to support holistic patient care delivery 
  • Responsible for the delivery of education designed by the Professional Practice, Research and Education team 
  • Coach integrated teams in the implementation of new clinical programs for specific patient populations as identified by Ontario Health Teams (e.g. COPD, CHF, etc.)
  • Uses new technology and supports innovative models of integrated care

Research & Policy

  • Liaises with Professional Practice Advisor(s) and Operations managers and/or Director on ongoing best practices, learning opportunities to inform policy and research 

Special projects 

  • Work on projects focused on high quality patient centred integrated care and advancing clinical practice across the organization. 

Reporting Structure

  • Reports to one Professional Practice Advisor (PPA), however connects with other PPA based on specialty role and local needs
  • Dotted line of reporting to local Operations Manager to ensure that the position is supporting local branch requirements
  • Work closely with local Nurse Managers and Personal Support Managers (PSMs)

FREEDOM OF ACTION

  • Will be expected to work in a team and individual setting
  • Must independently assist managers with their needs
  • Must take initiative to enhance local clinical practice

WORKING CONDITIONS

  • Working conditions are normal for a combination of office and field environment 
  • Ability to attend and conduct presentations
  • Driving and physical demands associated with office positions (sitting, standing, stair climbing and walking)
  • Lifting or moving up to 10lbs may be required
  • Manual dexterity required to use desktop computer and peripherals
  • Communicating using multiple electronic devices (i.e. phone, email, fax, computer and internal database)
  • The hours of work will include evenings and weekends

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Use or wear the equipment, protective devices or clothing that the Employer requires to be used
  • Report to the supervisor safety hazards and not proceed with the unsafe activity until safe alternatives are provided by the supervisor / manager
  • Attend safety training(s) as required
  • Apply safety techniques and processes as trained
  • Participate in Joint Health and Safety Committee’s undertakings
  • Request further information and training if safety training is unclear or confusing
  • Work in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, legislation and best practices

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

  • Regulated Health Professional (for e.g., RN, RPN, OT, PT) 
  • More than 2 years of community experience in leading exceptional clinical practice in a community care environment; a combination of experience and education will be considered
  • Proven clinical experience in providing high quality clinical care, strong assessment skills, critical thinking and problem solving
  • Proven experience leading and mentoring people delivering community care
  • Knowledge of adult learning principles, as asset
  • Strong proficiency in all aspects of Microsoft office;
  • Keen attention to detail, ability to prioritize, multitasking skills and organizational skills;
  • Strong written communication, proofreading and editing skills required to draft and/or generate correspondence/documents;
  • Ability to multi-task with an attention to detail, demonstrating organizational, prioritization, and time-management skills, as well as proven ability to meet deadlines
  • Strong analytical skills;
  • Demonstrated ability to handle highly sensitive and confidential information.
  • Ability to travel within Ontario on an occasional basis

CarePartners welcomes and encourages applicants from people with disabilities, accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the hiring process.