Clin. Learning Spec - Imaging & Endo (100237)

Reporting to Professional Practice, the primary role of the Clinical Learning Specialist is to support the delivery of interprofessional, quality patient care and excellence in professional and clinical nursing by facilitating staff development, through orientation, continuing education and performance review in the clinical setting. The Clinical Learning Specialist provides leadership by promoting, developing, and implementing evidence-based practice. He/she acts as a role model for staff in accordance with professional standards, KHSC’s Values and strategy, in both the formal and informal learning environments. The Clinical Learning Specialist develops a network with academic centres and the health care community regarding education and professional development.

Visibility and availability to staff on a daily basis is essential to the success of this position.

Within this role the Clinical Learning Specialist is accountable for contributing to the delivery of the Kingston Health Sciences Centre’s strategy. As an employee, one must demonstrate an awareness of and be responsible for actively promoting and supporting corporate concerns.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:
Staff Development
Develops, implements and evaluates orientation/staff development programs based on individual or group staff learning needs, clinical practice standards, treatment trends, technical changes, certification requirements and relevant research findings.
Develops and evaluates learning materials as required for patient care education programs focusing on patients and families.
Maintains staff development records and/or learning plans as required.
Serves as a resource to the Program Manager regarding staff performance.
Supports a practice model that encourages accountability, mutual respect, shared planning, cooperation, shared experience and decision making with a common goal and vision.

Clinical Programs /Evidence-Based Practice
Participates in the development, implementation and evaluation of Program specific staff education initiatives
Supports program staff in corporate education initiatives as required.
Maintains communication with Program Manager, Interprofessional Learning Specialist (s), and Directors - Professional Practice –Nursing and Allied Health.
Maintains knowledge of current research, related to program specialty (ie, Emergency Medicine), and collaborates in the research process as required.
Promotes evidence-based practice and best-practice initiatives.
Utilizes current health related literature in education program development.
Identifies and introduces clinically significant research findings to program staff and other members of the patient care team.
Facilitates patient care policy and procedure development based on research and/or standards of practice.
Coordinates and/or facilitates education for staff as required.

Professional Development / Other Responsibilities
Maintains clinical knowledge and competency, with emphasis in clinical specialty.
Participates on committees as required.
Networks with academic centres, Nursing Interest Groups and the healthcare community.

The above statements reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the principle functions of the job as identified, and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Eligible for registration with College of Nurses in Ontario.
Baccalaureate in Nursing (Canadian equivalent).
Master’s Degree in Nursing and/or related field (Preferred).
Certification in adult education or instructional design or equivalent of education and experience.
Canadian Nurses Association Certification in specialty where applicable (Preferred).
3-5 years current related clinical experience.
Demonstrated initiative and leadership in a clinical setting will be considered an asset.
Knowledge of adult education principles and practices.
Advanced knowledge of clinical nursing practice, and professional standards.
Ability to assess and interpret educational and professional developmental needs.
Ability to develop, implement, and evaluate clinical education methodologies and assessment instruments.
Ability to develop, plan and implement short and long-range goals.
Skill in organizing resources, analyzing, and solving problems, establishing priorities and making evaluative judgments.
Demonstrated ability to provide guidance to patient-care staff.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver presentations.
Advanced skill in the use of personal computers and related software applications.
Demonstrated conflict resolution skills
This job posting is subject to the provisions of the Attendance Management Policies. Please refer to the Attendance Management policies for more information (policies can be found on the KHSC Intranet site).
Satisfactory criminal reference check and vulnerable sector search required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical demand will vary dependent on the specific unit or service. The incumbent will be required to meet the physical demands described for that unit of services.

We thank all applicants, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Kingston Health Sciences Centre is committed to inclusive and accessible employment practices.

If you require an accommodation to fully participate in the hiring process, please notify the Recruitment Team.

KHSC is located on the ancestral lands and waters of the Anishinaabeg and Haudenosaunee and serves a wider geographical area that encompasses many Indigenous communities including Tyendinaga, Katarokwi, as well as communities within the Weeneebayko Area Health Authority. As we partner in care, discovery, and learning to achieve better health outcomes for our communities, KHSC is committed to actively advocating for and acting upon the Truth and Reconciliation Committee’s Calls to Action on Health.
KHSC is committed to recruitment practices that support and contribute to building a respectful, diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome all applications from women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, Indigenous Peoples, persons in the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, and members of other equity deserving groups.
We thank all applicants, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Kingston Health Sciences Centre is committed to inclusive and accessible employment practices. If you require an accommodation to fully participate in the hiring process, please notify the Recruitment Team.