Clinical Scholar (Registered Nurse) Critical Care Unit and Emergency Department

Exceptional CareExceptional People

The Brant Community Healthcare System is a two site Community Hospital located in Brantford and Paris Ontario.

• The Brantford General is an acute care hospital
• The Willett in Paris is an urgent care centre and transitional beds

By choosing to work at Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS) you are joining an organization with more than 130 years of making a positive difference in the lives of the people we serve throughout our communities. We value Care Accountability Respect and Equity and we are working together to build a healthier community!

Why Choose BCHS

• Centralized Education Fund opportunities for continuing education and staff development.
• Various schedules available (e.g. 4 on 5 off for full time nurses)
• HOOPP Pension Plan
• Predictable work locations
• Discounted onsite parking (no shuttles or waiting lists)
• Support 24/7 youre not on your own (managers on call physicians allied health and support staff).
• Wellness matters our Employee Assistance program is free and confidential to all employees and family members.
• Ongoing infection and prevention control measures education appropriate PPE and support available to all employees.

Program Summary

Clinical Scholars are experienced nurses with frontline experience who are employed in supernumerary positions to provide mentorship to newly graduated nurses to support their transition into the workforce. Types of new nurses include nursing graduates internationally educated nurses (IENs) and nurses looking to upskill.

We are seeking a highly experienced RN to support the Critical Care Unit and Emergency Department.

Clinical Scholars will receive and benefit from the mentorship premiums that apply to this role and the standard applicable hourly compensation.

Role Summary

Reporting to the Manager Professional Practice & Education Clinical Scholars are required to focus exclusively on mentoring nurses in their transition into the nursing workforce without a patient case load.

Clinical Scholars are responsible for supporting program beneficiaries in their nursing practice and integration into the clinical area in accordance with organizational and professional standards and in collaboration with clinical teams.

Role Responsibilities

• Provide mentorship to newly graduated internationally educated and upskilling nurses to support their transition to practice.
• Provide on-unit support for the above-noted groups and professional development activities at all hospital sites.
• Support unit leadership in competency evaluations and report concerns to unit leadership.
• Participate in data collection and reporting requirements as per ministry requirements for the Clinical Scholars program.

Qualifications

• You are a Registered Nurse (RN) registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) in the General Class in good standing.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)
• Candidates applying for Critical Care/Emergency Department positions must have current ACLS Critical Care or ED experience including Triage certification.
• At least five (5) years experience in frontline nursing care in a hospital inpatient or critical care setting
• Knowledge of unique needs of Internationally Educated Nurses.
• Respect for equity diversity and value in participating in and creating safe and inclusive environments at work.
• A passion for sharing your knowledge with others and contributing to the advancement of nursing.
• Demonstrated experience teaching and precepting new staff/students including providing constructive feedback.
• Outstanding communication skills and demonstrated ability to have difficult yet supportive conversations which align with the BCHS values.
• Excellent demonstrated knowledge of BCHS clinical documentation systems.
• Excellent demonstration of evidence-based clinical skills and competencies.
• Demonstrated ability to: respond positively to change work independently organize and set priorities problem solve develop systems which create efficient workflows meet timelines and lead continuous quality improvement initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to work with inter-professional teams.
• Demonstrated ongoing educational and professional development.
• Demonstrated commitment to our core values.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to work all shifts.

Standard Work

• Work alongside new graduate nurses IENs and upskilling nurses on the unit to assist them in performing standard work.
• Practice clinical skills with learners before they perform on/with patients.
• Assist with the creation of SMART goals.
• Assist with the creation of learning plans in collaboration with educators and managers.
• Promote the use of BCHS-approved resources with clinical staff (e.g. Fast Facts Lippincott Procedures etc.).
• Notify educators and managers of competency concerns.
• Role model professional behaviour

Mandatory Competencies

• Safety (patient worker & workplace) is a BCHS Corporate Priority. The successful applicant will demonstrate good stewardship in the identification reporting and mitigation of unsafe acts or conditions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Reliable individual with excellent attendance record and able to work all shifts.
• Completion of the BCHS Preceptor Program.

Accommodation

The Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS) is an equal opportunity employer committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace. We welcome applications from women Indigenous persons members of racialized groups visible minorities persons with disabilities persons of all sexual orientation and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.

Brant Community Healthcare System is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs. Disability-related accommodation during theapplication processis available upon request.

To ensure there is equal opportunity during the recruitment and selection process please contact your Recruiter to discuss accommodation.