Job Description

Reporting to the Director of Patient Care Services, this position is responsible and accountable for improving clinical outcomes for selected patient populations through advanced practice, program planning & delivery, consultation, research, education, efficient resource utilization and effective leadership.

Duties:

Accountability #1: Consultation

• Provides consultation to staff, managers, co-ordinators, physicians and other team members regarding clinical and professional practice issues
• Acts as a liaison and consultant to other health care facilities/institutions regarding patient care and health services
• Applies relevant research and a broad range of theories to clinical practice using critical thinking and decision making; utilizes research/evidence-based information to recommend interventions
• Facilitates a collaborative, interdisciplinary team practice model
• Participates in the co-ordination of complex care and discharge planning
• Monitors, evaluates and documents outcomes of decisions and interventions; revises the interdisciplinary plan of care in collaboration with the patient/family and the health care team

Accountability #2: Leadership/Administration

• Acts as a mentor to colleagues and others to improve and support practice
• Provides leadership in development, implementation and evaluation of quality management programs/initiatives
• Participates in and supports colleagues in continuous quality improvement initiatives evaluating the effectiveness of interventions/services on patient outcomes
• Participates and provides leadership on intra- and inter-disciplinary committees related to development of policies, procedures, protocols, guidelines, standards, education or research
• Anticipates emergent and future issues/changes and provides leadership and vision in short- and long-term planning; contributes to strategic planning at all levels
• Provides leadership in program development, implementation and evaluation.
• Shares expertise and provides consultation beyond the boundaries of the institution into regional, provincial, national and international communities in areas of specialization
• Demonstrates an understanding of legislative and socio/political issues that influence decision making and develops strategies to influence health outcomes and health policies; provides leadership in shaping public policy in health care
• Collaborates with academic institutions through shared projects and/or through joint appointments
• Contributes to the broader context of knowledge through scientific presentation and publication

Accountability #3: Clinical Practice

• Provides advice & counsel regarding specialized, comprehensive care/services, emphasizing health promotion, disease prevention and collaborative management strategies to positively affect health outcomes
• Identifies opportunities to develop medical directives, participates in their development, implementation and evaluation, and directly implements aspects of care based on medical directives
• Demonstrates advanced knowledge and synthesis of advanced practice within a clinical specialty
• Performs advanced health assessment and clinical decision-making within a clinical specialty
• Assesses complex practice issues, and develops, implements and evaluates innovative approaches and programs addressing these issue
• Provides counselling and education applying advanced knowledge and synthesis of therapeutic counselling modalities
• Works collaboratively with clinical staff to assess, plan, implement and evaluate clinical interventions

Accountability #4: Research

• Enhances the scientific base of practice by utilizing and supporting research in other disciplines
• Evaluates multidisciplinary research and assesses its impact on patient care and services
• Interprets, communicates and disseminates research findings to support patient care and recommends policy changes based on research
• Conducts or develops collaborative research projects as a principal investigator or co-investigator to monitor and improve services and patient outcomes
• Publishes in clinical and scientific journals and presents at scientific conferences
• Participates on research committees

Accountability #5: Education

• Acts as a role model and clinical expert in the clinical specialty
• Supports colleagues in professional development and career planning
• Participates in institutional and community educational programs for consumers and health professionals
• Participates in undergraduate and graduate discipline, and health education through preceptorship/supervision, consultation, and/or joint appointment at the university level
• Plans, implements and evaluates needs-based continuing education for staff and clinical partners to promote quality patient care for specific populations

Other:

• Work in a manner that is in compliance with staff and patient/client safety practices, policies and procedures of The Royal.
• Ensure a work environment that is conducive to The Royal\xe2\x80\x99s Anti-Racism, Discrimination and Harassment-Free policy.

Qualifications:

• Master\xe2\x80\x99s degree in Nursing or other regulated health care discipline is mandatory.
• Minimum of 3 years\xe2\x80\x99 recent and related experience in mental health is mandatory.
• Expert level practice skill; advanced practice experience preferred.
• Previous research, evaluation, leadership and adult education/program development experience.
• Knowledge of computers including MS Office (ie. Word, Powerpoint, Excel).
• Knowledge of statistics and ability to analyze fiscal and patient care data.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, problem solving and decision making skills.
• Research, teaching and consulting skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Advanced knowledge of the consultation process as they relate to individuals, groups and/or systems.
• Ability to learn and apply hospital policy and procedures, related legislation, collective agreements, Canadian Hospital Accreditation Standards, Professional Discipline Standards of Ontario.
• Proven ability in working effectively with all members of health care team.
• Ability to determine feasibility of potential research, educational or clinical initiatives.
• English level A- in oral expression, oral comprehension, reading and writing is mandatory. Bilingual (French/English) level A- is considered an asset.

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