Job Description

Through its core values of

Courage, Respect and Excellence

, CAMH is implementing its Strategic Plan:

Connected CAMH,

to transform lives, ignite innovation and discovery, revolutionize education and drive social change. CAMH is more than a hospital, it is a cause. CAMH is on a mission to change the way society thinks about and responds to mental illness. They aim to eliminate prejudice and discrimination and shape a world where mental illness is central to our healthcare system - a world where Mental Health

is

Health.

To learn more about CAMH, please visit their website at:

www.camh.ca

.

To view our Land Acknowledgment, please click

here

.

The full-time, permanent Lead/Liaison will be responsible for leading and coordinating the implementation of best practice guidelines (BPGs) within CAMH. They will work with a team of individuals to promote evidence-based practices and create a culture of continuous improvement. The Lead/Liaison will be responsible for communicating effectively with Site Lead, Director, senior leadership, and other stakeholders to achieve project goals and deliverables within projected timelines.

Responsibilities

Lead BPSO implementation at CAMH Understanding and embracing implementation science within an evidence-based framework Lead change and promote best practices within the organization Delegate and follow up on BPSO-related activities and deliverables Flexibility to work on projects and meet deadlines within the dedicated time for BPSO activities Lead meetings and BPSO-related activities Integrate best practices into existing policies, workflows, routines, and roles across the organization Communicate BPSO work with staff through education, newsletters, bulletin boards, and social media Empower and develop staff to become champions through recruitment, capacity development, and retention Develop presentations and present to small and large groups at local/regional conferences and webinars Develop a sustainability plan to maintain an evidence-based culture within the organization Communicate effectively with Site Lead on BPSO progress Demonstrate commitment, knowledge, skill, judgment, and motivation to support the implementation of BPGs Critically linking BPG implementation with CAHM existing strategic plans and quality improvement projects Attendance and active participation in RNAO-hosted knowledge exchange initiatives Represent CAMH at progress/final report review meetings with the RNAO Collaborate with BPG implementation Site Lead and/or CAMH Data Management for data collection, tracking, submission, and evaluation Gain foundational knowledge of BPG implementation through workshops, institutes, and implementation tools Collaborate with the Site lead to create a succession plan to ensure continuity of evidence-based work in case of unavailability

Job Requirements

Bachelor's degree in nursing, or a related field required Masters degree in nursing, or a related field required Experience in project management and leading teams Experience in implementation science and best practices preferred Skills and knowledge to lead change Ability to delegate and follow-up on BPSO-related activities and deliverables Flexibility to work on projects and meet deadlines within dedicated time for BPSO activities Ability to lead meetings and BPSO-related activities Ability to create a BPSO footprint within the organization and promote an evidence-based culture Ability to develop presentations and present to small and large groups Ability (or a willingness to learn) to develop a sustainability plan to maintain an evidence-based culture Initiative to work independently and overcome barriers and competing priorities Ability to communicate effectively with Site Lead(s) and teams Commitment, knowledge, skill, judgment, and motivation to support implementation of BPG Understanding and embrace of implementation science within an evidence-based framework * Critical thinking skills to link BPG implementation with existing strategic plans and QIP