Position Overview

SUMMARY:
The Clinical Scholar program is a new initiative from the Ministry of Health to support newly graduated Registered Nurses (RNs) and Registered Practical Nurses (RPNs) in their transition into the workforce. The Clinical Nurse Scholar will also support RNs and RPNs that are newly transferred or hired in a new clinical setting. The Clinical Scholar is an experienced nurse with frontline experience who demonstrates exceptional clinical experience, with outstanding communication skills and experience teaching clinical learners. The Nurse Clinical Scholar provides mentorship support and leadership to nursing practice and education initiatives across the organization. In addition, the Nurse Clinical Scholar in collaboration with the leadership team will promote continuous learning, professional development, continuous quality improvement, and service excellence through role modeling, coaching, and mentoring, in a direct hands-on approach, and effectively engage staff to create and support an interprofessional environment that promotes learning, inquiry, innovation, accountability, collaboration, team building and professionalism.
As a Clinical Scholar, you would be responsible for providing mentorship to RNs and RPNs and supporting their nursing practice and integration into the clinical areas in accordance with organizational and professional standards, and in collaboration with clinical teams.

Education
B.Sc.N in nursing or equivalent
Current registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Nurse in the Extended Class
Experience
5 years-evidence of current clinical practice in Acute Care and education expertise. Ongoing professional and leadership development

Skills
Advanced current knowledge of nursing theory, nursing philosophy, educational theory, and Research
Knowledgeable in adult education concepts
Excellent diagnostic and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
Excellent leadership abilities and critical thinking
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary healthcare team.
Availability to work evenings and weekends as needed to accommodate program needs
Recent satisfactory performance and attendance records (Satisfactory review of the Human resources file

HGH is a bilingual community hospital which has more than 800 employees and 160 physicians, and serves the Prescott-Russell region in Ontario.

With a heritage of over 100 years of quality care delivery, HGH is known for its culture of compassion, spirit of innovation and excellence of care. HGH is now growing and becoming a full-service regional hospital to meet the changing need of the community.

HGH offers to its employees a dynamic clinical environment that promotes a diverse and interdisciplinary professional practice. Our hospital offers access to services among the best in the region, including 40 specialized clinics, in addition to the full range of general care and services. The opportunities for professional challenges and career advancement are diverse and encourage all to excel.

As a pre-condition of employment:

• All new HGH employees will be required to obtain and provide a satisfactory Police Records Check dated within six (6) months from the date of issue.
• As of now, HGH will require all employees, physicians, learners, contractors and volunteers to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

At HGH, we are committed to promoting an accessible work environment where all employees and candidates feel respected. We support the principles of adaptation in the workplace. If you need workplace accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process or anytime thereafter, please notify a member of the Human Resources team. We will be pleased to assist you and accommodate your needs.

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