Job Description

This is a Temporary Full Time position for 12 months


Sinai Health is looking for a Nurse Clinician to support the Women's and Infants' Health (WIH) NICU.


As an integral member of the Nursing Professional Practice and Education team and working in collaboration with the NICU team, the Nurse Clinician is responsible for the development, implementation and evaluation of the education programs for the interdisciplinary team in the NICU program. The Nurse Clinician coordinates orientation and educational programs for staff and through educational endeavors influences quality patient care, promotes teamwork, and enhances staff development. The Nurse Clinician uses adult learning theory and transformational leadership to facilitate the evaluation of education needs of the staff and in developing and teaching educational programs. The Nurse Clinician supports nursing educational initiatives in alignment with departmental and Mount Sinai goals and objectives.

About our NICU

The NICU consists of 2 levels of specialized care: Level III and Level II. The NICU has 62 beds and provides care for infants who require assisted ventilation, intravenous nutrition, intensive cardiorespiratory monitoring and/or close nursing and medical care. Each year our team provides care for approximately 1,100 neonates. Family Integrated Care (FICare) is the philosophy that guides how we provide care for the infants in our NICU. This means parents are viewed as an integral part of the NICU team providing active care for their infant, instead of being in a passive support role.

In this role you will:

Develop and maintain standards of nursing practice and management of patient care through the creation of an environment conducive to growth and development of staff, and excellence in nursing/staff practice. Foster the philosophy, goals and standards of the Department of Nursing and other disciplines as required Collaborate in the establishment of goals and objectives for the Women and Infants' Health Centre of Excellence and/or clinics consistent with the provision of high quality, safe care Participate in the programmatic development of inpatient and ambulatory clinical areas Provide leadership in promoting and maintaining a positive work environment Maintain competence in all areas of practice; clearly articulate and define own practice and link to research outcomes Promote high quality and innovative education using a multitude of modalities, including simulation, on-line, clinical and classroom environments Evaluate clinical practice and competencies, identify learning needs and support the development of personal learning plans Use best practices, knowledge translation and program planning principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate education initiatives Participate in quality improvement activities including development, implementation and evaluation of utilization/application of standards, policies and procedures, incident reports and quality audits Participate in the development of evaluation strategies to monitor applicable nurse sensitive indicators, and practice changes Encourage and support continuous learning and professional development Participate in teaching of nursing department and other multidisciplinary team education initiatives Participate in relevant unit and nursing department committees such as; huddles, team meetings, unit council etc.) Contribute to the development of the nursing profession through active involvement and affiliation with other nursing service organizations, professional associations, and the community at large Assist with staff performance appraisals and performance development/goal setting and provide prompt feedback to RNs and multidisciplinary team when indicated Responsible for supporting and coordinating orientation for new staff, new graduates, and nursing students Perform other duties consistent with the job classification as required Job Requirements

Job Requirements:

Mandatory


Bachelor's degree Currently registered and in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) 5 years of experience in Women's and Infants' Health NICU or related area Recent experience as a Nurse Educator Membership of RNAO and other professional nursing related organizations Eligible for cross-appointment to an academic institution




Preferred


Successful completion of a Master's degree in nursing or related field from a CNO accredited academic institution Tertiary academic teaching hospital experience Certification in Perinatal Nursing an asset FHSL Certificate




Skills and Knowledge


Expertise in adult education principles Demonstrated ability to lead change Strong leadership and interpersonal skills and effective written and verbal communication skills Ability to work effectively and independently under stressful/challenging conditions Ability to use information technology and support staff in its application Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Demonstrated excellent work performance and attendance history





If this sounds like you and you're ready to build your nursing career in within the NICU, apply now and let us know why you would be a great addition to our team.