Job Code: 20314

Status : Full Time (Candidate must hold a clinical position)

Location : Providence Care Hospital

Union : OPSEU 4104 Paramedical

Wage : $48.95 - $56.56

Posting Period : November 06, 2025 - November 12, 2025

Position Summary The Professional Practice Leader functions as a consultant and resource to clinical staff and program leadership with respect to professional practice, in order to promote person-centered care within an interprofessional practice environment. The Professional Practice Leader supports the application, implementation, and maintenance of professional practice standards within a program-based structure and assumes a leadership role in professional development, quality improvement and research activities within the profession. The Professional Practice Leader liaises with educational facilities, professional associations, regulatory Colleges and other appropriate groups to help to inform processes which promote excellence in professional practice. Acting as a strong leader and exemplary role model, the incumbent will contribute to achieving the Mission, Vision and Values of Providence Care through living the values at every opportunity and facilitating communication and profession-specific knowledge translation throughout Providence Care.

Required Qualifications And Experience

• Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy or an equivalent combination of relevant to area of profession clinical practice experience and education
• Five (5) years of recent related experience including progressive professional practice, education, research and leadership experience
• An equivalent combination of education, training and recent experience may be considered
• Active, unrestricted license to practice with the respective regulatory College
• Experience with interprofessional processes in the delivery of person-centered, including recovery-oriented, care
• Experience and familiarity with professional standards of practice and with applicable legislation including, but not limited to, Regulated Health Professions Act, Mental Health Act, Public Hospitals Act, and profession-specific acts

Role Responsibilities

• Stays current with, informs and supports clinical staff and program leadership regarding profession-specific standards of practice
• Promotes a high standard of professional practice and profession-specific competencies
• Promotes the alignment of internal professional practice with the external evolution of the profession
• Collaborates with program leadership and other staff as required, on appropriate peer-to-mentor pairings for new and transferring staff
• Promotes processes that integrate current evidence into profession-specific practice to improve client care
• Collaborates with program leadership and Human Resources in the development and implementation of profession-specific recruitment, selection, orientation, and retention strategies
• Supports individual members of the Community of Practice on adhering to specific standards of practice, as required

Why Work At Providence Care Hospital

• Specialized sub-acute Care in rehabilitation, mental health services, complex medical management and palliative care
• A hospital striving for excellence in care, education and research
• Committed to people centred approach to care delivery
• Competitive salaries with excellent full-time benefits
• Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• State of the Art Building with on-site parking
• On-site café and cafeteria with a variety of food options
• Corporate and unit/service specific orientation for new hires
• Focus on Healthy Workplace & Culture of Quality
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Education, mentorship and bursary opportunities
• Fully affiliated with Queen’s University and St. Lawrence College and other academic institutions
• Located on the shores of Lake Ontario surrounded by park land and walking trails