Position Information

Posting Number:

ROM26-081E

Title:

Clinical Scholar (RFT 1.0 FTE)

Position Status:

Regular Full-time

FTE:

1.0

Job Schedule:

Days

Department:

Nursing Professional Practice

Union:

ONA Local 74 (Ottawa)

Site:

Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre

About The Royal

As one of Canada’s foremost mental health care and academic health science centres, The Royal has a clear purpose: to get more people living with mental illness into recovery faster. This is at the core of everything we do and it is driven by the passion, focus and dedication of our employees. Every day, the work that we do transforms the lives of people with mental illness through specialized mental healthcare, advocacy, research and education.

Reporting to the Director of Nursing, the Clinical Scholar is an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) who will serve in a dedicated mentorship role, supporting the clinical development of:

• Newly graduated nurses
• Internationally Educated Nurses
• Nurses transitioning into new roles or units

This role is focused on the mentorship, coaching, and professional development of new and transitioning nurses. This role is ideal for a nurse with strong frontline hospital experience who is passionate about supporting the growth of fellow nurses, whether they are entering the profession or looking to advance their clinical knowledge and skills. The position involves direct, on-unit engagement, providing real-time mentoring and coaching to nursing staff. This role plays a key role in strengthening care delivery, advancing best practices, and championing a culture of patient safety and continuous improvements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Practice in accordance with the standards set by the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) and the various organizational standards and policies.
• Provide unit-based mentorship and at-the-elbow support to newly hired or transitioning nurses.
• Champion and support the integration of evidence-based practices and patient safety initiatives into daily clinical care.
• Facilitate formal and informal learning opportunities, such as (but not limited to) organizational orientation activities, on-unit huddles, one-on-one coaching sessions, bedside teaching, and reflective practice.
• Collaborate with unit leadership, Professional Practice, and Clinical Nurse Educators to identify gaps in knowledge or practice, support orientation and onboarding processes, monitor progress and provide constructive feedback.
• Support the integration of best practices into daily workflows (e.g., medication scanning, therapeutic communication)
• Promote a culture of clinical excellence, continuous learning, and collaboration.
• Monitor, track, and support skill progression through direct observation, documentation, and feedback.
• Contribute to program evaluation activities, such as pre- and post-program assessments and regular reporting.
• Maintain a consistence presence on the unit(s), adjusting schedule as needed to support nurses across various shifts.
• Actively contribute to a respectful work environment that is conducive to The Royal’s Anti-Racism, Harassment and Discrimination-Free Workplace Policy.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing required. CPMHN(C) certification would be an asset.
• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) in good standing.
• Current BLS-CPR certificate.
• Minimum of five (5) years of recent frontline hospital clinical experience, ideally in mental health and addictions.
• Demonstrated leadership, communication, change management, and problem-solving skills
• Proven ability to provide clinical mentorship and training, including:
• • Experience as a preceptor, mentor or clinical instructor
  • Strong knowledge of CNO Standards, hospital protocols, and integration of best practices
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, critical thinking and decision-making skills.
• Proven ability to work effectively with all members of the health care team.
• Expert level of clinical proficiency with Meditech functionality
• English level A- is mandatory in oral expression, comprehension, reading and writing.
• Bilingual (French/English) level A- is considered an asset.

Salary Range:

43.34 to 61.96 per hour

Additional Information

• All applicants must provide a recent resume that clearly indicate that they meet the required qualifications.
• The Royal sincerely thanks all applicants for their interest in a career with us; however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
• All new hires will be required to obtain a clear and valid Criminal Record or Vulnerable Sector Records Check as a pre-condition of employment.
• The Royal Ottawa Health Care Group is committed to equity and inclusion in the workplace. Our commitment is rooted in the belief that a diverse workforce enhances the quality of care and organizational strength. We encourage applications from members of equity-deserving communities and welcome individuals from all backgrounds. Upon request, accommodations due to disability are available throughout the recruitment process.