Job Description

Employment Status: Full Time


Department: Cancer Clinic


Union: NON UNION


Job Code: 18490





? Pension ? Dental Insurance ? Disability Insurance ? Health Insurance ? Life Insurance


? Weekdays

VACANCY STATUS: Full Time

JOB SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Regional Director of the Clinical Cancer Services and working in a collegial/collaborative relationship with the Program Manager. The Clinical Practice Manager is responsible for the advancement of nursing knowledge and professional practice to ensure evidence-based, individualized care of patients and families. Responsible for directing and developing advanced nursing practice within the program and across the patient care spectrum. Responsible for the management of nursing competency within the program.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Acting as a leader to nursing staff and the health care team, regarding evidence-based advanced nursing practice, problem-based needs analysis and strategies for change. Assisting nursing staff in the development of clinical decision making and problem solving skills through case consultation, clinical demonstration, case review, bedside rounds, etc. Acting as a resource person, through informal and formal conferencing with nursing and other allied health care professionals in determining appropriate strategies to achieve patient-focused outcomes. Developing program specific patient/nursing care standards in keeping with the corporate strategic direction, the College of Nurses of Ontario and recognized specialty care association guidelines. Leading the development and revision of evidence-based clinical standards and core competencies. Acting as a role model in the application of standards and philosophy of nursing practice and nursing process, in the delivery of patient care and nursing education. Directing and developing nursing education and professional development programs within the program/specialty area and across the corporation. Conducting needs assessment in order to determine the educational requirements of the staff and legislated requirements of the specialty area. Establishing clinical outcomes of education programs. Other duties as assigned.




QUALIFICATIONS:


Registered Nurse, eligible for registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario. Certification in Oncology (CON (c); ONS) preferred Bachelor Degree in Nursing - required; Masters in Nursing - preferred. Minimum 5 years recent relevant clinical experience - required. Minimum 3 years patient/family/staff teaching experience- preferred. French Language proficiency an asset.




Windsor Regional Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, upon request, accommodation will be provided by WRH throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.