Clinical Educator Nursing Oncology&Endoscopy (6M Oncology Hematology Medicine and Outpatient Chemo)

Job summary

Plan, deliver, and evaluate education for nursing and interprofessional staff in inpatient oncology and medicine and outpatient chemotherapy settings. Collaborate with clinical leaders and teams on staff development, evidence-based practice, research, and quality improvement initiatives.

Job details

Role Reporting to the Senior Clinical Program Director Oncology and Endoscopy Program, the Clinical Educator - Nursing for Inpatient Oncology/Medicine Unit and Outpatient Chemotherapy Clinic/Treatment area serves as a role model and leader to support nursing care that optimizes patient outcomes and experiences while enhancing the safety, efficiency, effectiveness and accessibility of patient care by: Planning, implementing and evaluating education for nursing and the inter-professional team Being change agents and roles models that advocate for and create learning/education environments that enhance clinical and professional practice and life-long learning Working with other nurse leaders to support the development of nursing staff including participation in nursing and corporate education and other initiatives Collaborating with inter-professional teams and external partners to influence and advance best practices in education and evidence based nursing practice Responsibilities The primary role of the Clinical Educator - Nursing is to facilitate a learning environment where evidence-based knowledge is translated via education to optimize the patients’ outcomes and experiences. This includes developing educational plans and activities aimed at improving nursing/clinical knowledge, skills and competencies and in collaboration with others, supporting the ongoing professional development of unit/program staff. The Clinical Nurse Educator has 3 main areas of responsibility. Education Ensure staff complete training required for OHCCO standards e.g. chemotherapy certification Education and staff development, particularly in relation to nurses and their support staff Support of all staff on the unit for education, quality initiatives and professional development Assess learning needs of unit staff (Both units) Design and deliver education that is tailored to specific needs of unit/program Incorporates evidence, best practices, and relevant research findings Incorporates inter-professional core competencies where applicable Incorporates best practices in education Evaluates the effectiveness of education, revises education and learning activities to support changes Provides timely feedback to nursing staff on their learning and application to their practice competence Demonstrates Professional Standards and guidelines Supports development of Quality Improvement Initiatives. Consultation/Collaboration Collaborates and participates with Professional Practice to identify and support Corporate nursing\practice initiatives Engages members of the intra and interdisciplinary team, management team, Professional Practice and across hospital departments in planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating Corporate and other educational initiatives Participates in the hospital’s network of Clinical Educators and works with other Clinical Educator colleagues Collaborates with the hospital’s Student Centre, Patient Care Managers/Clinical Leader Managers to facilitate nursing and other student placements Collaborates with Patient Care Managers in interviewing, hiring and contributing to the evaluation of unit staff Participates in hospital and corporate committees and other groups to represent the Educator perspective and serves as a bridge to the unit/program and Clinical Educator - Nursing Network by disseminating committee information and decisions Research And Quality Improvement Participates in research projects that contribute to nursing and/or interprofessional practice and education pertaining to their unit/program and the Corporation Supports and participates in the implementation of evidence based practice (best practice guidelines and other forms of evidence) and quality improvement initiatives on unit/in programs including Corporate initiatives Qualifications Registered in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario in the General Class Master’s degree in nursing or education, required or currently enrolled with anticipated completion in two (2) years. CNA certification in a related specialty area an asset Minimum 3 to 5 years of recent clinical experience in Oncology and Medicine, including demonstrated knowledge of current best practices. Standardized Provincial Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Administration Certification is an asset. Knowledge of Cancer Care Ontario’s strategic directions is an asset. Completion of a Basic Cardiac Life Support (B.C.L.S.) program, Level II: Basic Rescuer certification, required. ACLS certification preferred. Demonstrated experience in working collaboratively with nurses and interprofessional teams to improve patient care and outcomes, required. Demonstrated leadership in committee work, education, quality improvement, and knowledge translation initiatives. Demonstrated competence in the design, delivery and evaluation of innovative educational programs for staff in a health care environment. Demonstrated competence in adult education. A track record of ensuring evidence based research, and evolving recognized standards are used to guide practice changes. Demonstrated ability to develop a system to validate learning, and ensure that practice changes are measured, sustained and improve outcomes. Strong commitment to life-long learning and professional development. Strong leadership and communication skills (writing, active listening, conflict resolution, ability to inspire others, delegation, mentoring, coaching, goal setting etc.), required. Demonstrated ability in applying quality improvement principles to enhance practice. Proven strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Proficient with Microsoft Office computer software applications. Membership in a relevant professional organization (i.e. RNAO) is an asset. Demonstrated commitment to the mission and values of Unity Health Toronto Excellent attendance record. Unity Health Toronto is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We strive to provide a recruitment process that is barrier-free and in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We understand that you may require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process. When you are contacted, please inform the Talent Acquisition Specialist and we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs. We want to emphasize that all accommodation requests are handled with the utmost confidentiality, respecting your privacy and dignity.

What you’ll do

Plan, deliver, and evaluate education for nursing and interprofessional staff in inpatient oncology and medicine and outpatient chemotherapy settings. Collaborate with clinical leaders and teams on staff development, evidence-based practice, research, and quality improvement initiatives.

Requirements

Requires current registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario, a master's degree in nursing or education (or enrollment with expected completion within two years), and 3–5 years of recent oncology and medicine clinical experience. Candidates must have BCLS certification and demonstrated strengths in clinical education, leadership, collaboration, evidence-based practice, and quality improvement; chemotherapy certification and ACLS are assets or preferred.

Listed skills

• Staff Development · Preferred
• Interprofessional Collaboration · Preferred
• Quality Improvement · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Critical Thinking · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Microsoft Office · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Oncology Nursing
• Chemotherapy Education
• Clinical Education
• Adult Education
• Evidence-Based Practice
• Curriculum Design
• Staff Development
• Interprofessional Collaboration
• Quality Improvement
• Knowledge Translation
• Research
• Leadership
• Communication
• Critical Thinking
• Problem-Solving
• Microsoft Office

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Education
• Management & Leadership
• Science & Research

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