Quality Assurance Peer Coach NP

Job Title: QA Peer Coach Nurse Practitioner (NP)

Team: Practice Quality

Job Status: 2 Casual (Existing position vacancy) & 1 Casual (New Position)

Eligibility: Open to any qualified applicant

QA Peer Coach NP

Supports the implementation of CNOs Quality Assurance (QA) Program which supports nurses continuing competence and quality improvement of their practice. Conducts assessments and provides coaching support for nurses participating in the QA Assessment component of the QA Program.

1. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assesses Learning Plans submitted by nurses and their completed QA Assessment activities.
• Conducts on-site practice setting as required.
• Provides support to nurses through formal feedback and virtual coaching meetings to help with their learning needs and improve their practice.

• Supports QA Committee by preparing reports based on assessment of submitted QA Assessment activities making recommendations for nurse participation in remedial learning activities providing additional information in assessor reports as required; and providing feedback.

• Collaborates with CNO staff for development and implementation of QA related assessment activities and tools.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

• Current registration with CNO and entitled to practice with no restrictions and no history of disciplinary findings.

• A minimum of 5 years work experience as a nurse and 1 year as a Nurse Practitioner
• Experience in interpreting and applying practice standards to various practice settings.
• Experience with the application of adult education principles usually gained through a combination of education and experience providing education and guidance to nurses.
• Experience in applying coaching techniques and facilitating supportive reflective discussions with colleagues and clients is an asset

• Experience using Learning Management systems and other technology tools.

Organizational Competencies

Consistently demonstrate CNOs Staff Core Competencies:

• Innovation Curiously cultivate new ideas with a desire to learn and a collective focus on the best outcome.
• Integrity Conduct every interaction with fairness honesty and mutual respect.
• Collaboration Work with the right people at the right time to make the best-informed decision.
• Well-being Care for the physical mental spiritual and emotional needs of ourselves and others

Job Competencies Knowledge Skills

• Analytical and Critical Thinking conducts assessments and provides support to the nurses learning needs by reviewing learning plans against the completed QA assessment activities; compares and contrasts information using practice standards and guidelines; recommends remedial learning activities.

• Attention to detail requires close attention to details to check own work when assessing submitted QA Assessment activities and preparing assessment reports for thoroughness and accuracy.

• Client Focus identifies nurses learning needs by reviewing their Learning plans and other QA Assessment activities; conducts on-site assessments where needed; responds to nurses identified needs by providing coaching support and feedback to improve their practice; treats them with in a respectful and professional manner.

• Communication Uses effective communication skills when providing feedback and coaching to nurses; maintains open communication with others while considering sensitive and confidential information; adapts communication based on the situation asks clarifying questions to ensure understanding; ability to write concise in-depth reports.

• Nursing Regulatory Expertise applies in-depth knowledge of nursing practice standards and guidelines; supports nurses in understanding and applying the standards to practice and their QA assessment activities; stays up to date with current health care environment and their impact on nursing standards.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office including Word Excel PowerPoint and Outlook

Hourly Range: $5822 - $6186

Full Hourly Range: $5822 - $6986

To Apply

Please email cover letter and resume by October 10 2025 at 4:00pm ET to via UKG Pro.

Our DEI Commitment

The College of Nurses of Ontario protects the public by promoting safe nursing practice. We strive to be diverse inclusive fair equitable and accessible by addressing barriers and promoting dignity and respect for all.â If you require Code-protected accommodation at any time during the recruitment process please contact citing Request for Accommodation in the subject line.

Land Acknowledgement

The College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) operates on the traditional ancestral and unceded territories of many Indigenous communities across Ontario which continue to be home to Indigenous peoples.

CNOs office is in Toronto on land that is the traditional territory of many nations including the Mississaugas of the Credit the Anishnabeg the Chippewa the Haudenosaunee and the Wendat peoples.

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