Dedicated exclusively to children and their families, The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is one of the largest and most respected paediatric healthcare centres in the world. As innovators in child health, we lead and partner to improve the health of children through the integration of healthcare, leading-edge research and education. Our reputation would not have been built - nor could it be maintained - without the skills, knowledge and experience of the extraordinary people who come to work here every day. SickKids is committed to ongoing learning and development, and features a caring and supportive work environment that combines exceptionally high standards of practice.

When you join SickKids, you become part of our community. We share a commitment and determination to fulfill our vision of Healthier Children. A Better World .

Don't miss out on the opportunity to work alongside the world's best in paediatric healthcare.

The Clinical Instructor is responsible for the clinical training and supervision of learners, trainees, and staff in their area of expertise in collaboration with other modality Clinical Instructors, the Interprofessional Education Specialists and the Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology (DIR).

Here's What You'll Get To Do

• Plan, develop, coordinate, and facilitate practical and theoretical training during clinical placements for learners in DIR modalities
• Provide direct clinical teaching to learners, trainees, and new hires in the respective modality
• Act as expert resource for new and existing staff, medical education trainees, and learners
• Prepare, conduct, and evaluate orientation programs for learners and trainees and advise on academic standards and regulations
• Coordinate, complete, and submit learner evaluations
• Ensure learners receive timely clinical evaluations and learner progress is documented as required by academic program, and JRCERT standards, and ARRT requirements for the disciplines of radiological technology and MRI
• Effectively collaborate with interprofessional teams to manage the activities of the learner within the clinical setting
• Co-ordinates professional development activities for learners (i.e. lectures, rotation through various areas of DIR or within the hospital)
• Monitor radiation exposure and exchange badges (and/or collaborate with the Radiation Safety Officer if applicable), and forward exposure to appropriate institute for review and findings
• Contribute to departmental and cross-modality projects to support ongoing education and professional development of staff
• Assist DIR staff in developing, maintaining, and enhancing skills related to learner supervision, coaching and mentorship in collaboration with the DIR Preceptorship program
• Liaise and collaborate with academic Institutions/partners through email communication and attendance in meetings
• Attend and represent the department in meetings with the Learning Institute; participates as a member of the institute's accreditation committee for the program's overall design and development

Here's What You'll Need

• Successful completion of an accredited or a recognized training program in Medical Radiation Sciences
• A minimum of 5 years' experience as a Medical Radiation Technologist
• Minimum of one year of experience in clinical teaching or preceptorship
• Registration with the College of Medical Radiation and Imaging Technologists of Ontario (CMRITO)
• Membership with the Ontario Association of Medical Radiation Sciences (OAMRS) and/or membership with the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT)
• Exemplary written and oral communication skills
• Maintain expert knowledge of professional practice in own discipline and across clinical disciplines
• Expertise in all aspects of clinical practice including the routine duties and specialized procedures relating to the functions of the related area (e.g. Radiology, Nuclear Medicine, Ultrasound)
• Education in adult learning principles preferred
• Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) and well-being, and experience advancing EDI and well-being objectives

Here's What You'll Love

• This position is eligible for employee benefits coverage; including health and dental. The full benefits offered will be discussed at the time of position offer.
• A focus on employee wellness with our new Staff Health and Well-being Strategy. Self-care helps us support others.
• A focus on employee wellness with our new Staff Health and Well-being Strategy. Self-care helps us support others.
• A hospital that welcomes and focuses on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.
• The opportunity to make an impact. Regardless of your role or professional interest, you will be making a difference at SickKids and contributing to our vision of Healthier Children. A Better World.

Employment Type

• Permanent Full-Time with a 0.6 FTE Clinical Component

SickKids is committed to championing equity, diversity and inclusion in all that we do, fostering an intentionally inclusive and culturally safe environment that reflects the diversity of the patients, families and communities we serve. Learn more about workplace inclusion.

If you require accommodation during the application process, please reach out to our aSKHR team. SickKids can provide access and inclusion supports to eligible candidates to support their full engagement during the interview and selection process as well as to ensure candidates are able to perform their duties once successfully hired. If you are invited for an interview and require accommodation, please let us know at the time of your invitation to interview. Information received related to access, inclusion or accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

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