Job Description

:

Location: Grand River Regional Cancer Centre

Work Type: Full Time

Shift: Non Union

HOURS OF WORK: 7.5 hour shifts MONDAY TO FRIDAY, FLEXIBILITY OF HOURS REQUIRED

The purpose of this position is to:

• provides clinical education leadership to support and enable several different disciplines including Radiation Therapists (MRTs), Clinical assistants, Clerical, Registered Dietitians and Social Work
• provides support to clinical programs for matters involving practice changes to specific professional practices and adherence to these standards by working collaboratively with other EPLs/PPLs in the hospital accordingly.
• Assists in disease site specific team meetings working by organizing, attending and circulating information as needed.
• Works with managers and supervisors to assist with onboarding of non-nursing staff to GRRCC
• facilitate the integration of non-nursing professional standards into practice and policy development at GRRCC
• Works closely with oncology EPL and hospital PPLs to advance GRH professional practice needs at GRRCC
• Work closely with managers/supervisors/coordinators and patient education lead to execute non-nursing staff education needs at GRRCC
• Work closely with EPL to track and maintain GRRCC specific staff education guidelines and staff training renewal schedules
• co-chair oncology clinical practice steering committee with EPL or NP
• Coaching in clinical related matters, monitoring and making recommendations regarding clinical practice and supporting the growth and development of staff in the ambulatory oncology program.
• Works with managers and supervisors to support and coordination of student placements across several disciplines including being a liaison between outside organizations and the cancer centre (e.g. highschool coop placements, liaison for OSCE exam, clinical observations etc)
• Monitoring annual compliance activities and registration requirements across several disciplines.
• Support the building of Edge modules with the OD department and will assign staff to courses accordingly
• Be a resource at GRRCC for technology training needs including but not limited to \xe2\x80\x93 Cerner, webex virtual needs, lotus link intranet updates, GRH website upgrades, kiosk support, patient portal support etc
• Develop working knowledge of oncology related health care legislation
• Works with managers and supervisors to support orientation of all non-nursing staff
• Works with managers and supervisors to develop learning plans for non-nursing staff
• Working collaboratively with the EPL and hospital PPLs, acts as a change agent and offers training and skill development to expand staff education best practices at the frontline, among program and project leads

Qualifications:

• Regulated Health Professional Degree (eg. Nurse, Dietician, Social Worker, Radiation Therapist)
• Certificate in Adult education learning principles
• Certification in Quality improvement, Research and evaluation, Program design, Foundations in Oncology or equivalent e.g. DeSouza Patient Education course preferred
• Minimum of 2 years\xe2\x80\x99 experience in similar role is required.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently in the coordination of information from multiple sources with ambiguity, prioritize work in a busy setting, set objectives and manage time
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to foster good working relationships with physicians, medical learners, hospital staff, patients and external organizations
• Demonstrated flexibility, reliability and ability to maintain confidentiality
• Excellent organizational, accuracy and attention to detail and time management skills with the ability to prioritize

As part of our commitment to the health and safety of our patients, staff and community from COVID-19, subject to any accommodation required by applicable human rights legislation, Grand River Hospital requires that all staff have received all required doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada.

APPLICATIONS WILL BE RECEIVED UNTIL THE POSTING IS CLOSED.

Please include a resume with your application in order to ensure that your qualifications are appropriately considered in the hiring process.

Grand River Hospital is committed to fair and equitable employment and in our recruitment and selection practices. We strongly believe in inclusion and diversity within our organization, and welcome all applicants including, but not limited to: racialized communities, all religions and ethnicities, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, Indigenous people, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of our Hospital community. We are committed to providing and fostering a respectful workplace for all employees, free from violence and harassment. Grand River Hospital is a proud member of the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion (CCDI).

Upon individual request, the hospital will endeavour to remove any barrier to the hiring process to accommodate candidates, including those with disabilities. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application, interview or selection processes, please contact Human Resources in advance for assistance.

Grand River Hospital