Clinical Educator - Professional Practice (Full Time)

Position: Clinical Educator

Dept: Professional Practice 

Posting ID: 3242

Role Level: Non-Union Nursing (NN11) - $54.19 to $65.82

Status: Full Time

Site: Mississauga Hospital 

Shift: Days, Monday to Friday

Posted: June 11, 2025

Internal Deadline: June 18, 2025

Position Summary:

As a member of Professional Practice leadership team, the Clinical Resource Team (CRT) Clinical Educator role supports the Hospital’s strategic plan and corporate goals and objectives throughout the organization.  Reporting to the Director of Professional Practice, and Clinical Resource Team (CRT) the Clinical Educator role functions as a practitioner, consultant, educator and facilitator for all M site RN & RPN CRT team members.  Key to this role is identification of staff learning needs followed by development, implementation, and evaluation of programs.  Apart from program specific responsibilities, the Clinical Educator provides consultation and support throughout the Hospital, and participates in Hospital-wide educational initiatives, working groups, or committees, as required.

Job Description: 

• Develop, plan, deliver and evaluate orientation and continuing education to members of the CRT Nursing team. 
• Oversee the quality of care delivery by the team n collaboration with the Clinical Educators. 
• Support staff engagement and workforce resource planning, including retention and recruitment strategies to ensure stable workforce within the CRT
• Collaborate with and support orientation preceptors for clinical experience;
• Monitor and evaluate individual integration of learning into clinical practice and partner with individual members of the inter-professional team to establish recommendations and plans for improvement and/or achievement of clinical excellence;
• In partnership with the preceptors, arrange for the provision of education and competency testing for Delegated Controlled Acts, advanced nursing competencies and other medicine specific skills
• In collaboration with the Director, design and implement initiatives that support and align with the strategic plan for the organization
• Participate in organizational and Program committees as required
• Participate in regional educational and planning activities as required
• Participate in global (hospital wide) education and planning as required

Key Qualifications: 

• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Completion of Masters degree in a health related discipline 
• 3 - 5 years recent medicine/surgical nursing experience 
• Fosters the integration of professional excellence in clinical practice
• Provides mentorship and support to staff in achieving developmental goals
• Formal education and experience in program planning and evaluation preferred
• Facilitates the change process that supports quality and patient safety
• Expert communication, organizational and time management required
• The ability to decision make, problem solve and multitask are essential
• Advanced preparation in educational strategies and/or adult education 
• Ability to provide clinical coaching one to one or in groups is essential
• Strong coaching, mentoring and educating skills
• Proven leadership qualities preferred
• Proven success in managing changing and transforming workplace culture
• Supports the Patient Care Manager in the selection and appraisal of staff as requested
• Demonstrated consistency in approachability, clinical excellence, patience, respectful interactions and diplomacy 
• Demonstrated ability to excel during times of change and role-model effective change management
• Proven commitment to evidence-based practice and reflective practice
• Demonstrated knowledge of applicable Standards of Practice 
• Competence with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Microsoft Excel 
• Commitment to organizational values including excellence, collaboration, accountability, respect, and compassion
• Excellent attendance and performance record required

To pursue this career opportunity, please visit our website: www.trilliumhealthpartners.ca

Trillium Health Partners’ (THP) is an equal opportunity employer who values the importance of antiracism work and is committed to integrating antiracism, diversity, equity and inclusion best practices throughout THP operations, policies and culture. Therefore, we ask that even if you do not see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed on this posting, we still encourage you to reach out and apply. Research has shown that candidates from underrepresented groups often only apply when they feel 100% qualified. We encourage all applicants who are members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the Ontario Human Rights Code based on race, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nations, Métis or Inuk/Inuit person to consider this opportunity.

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