Clinical Scholar

Job Summary

Clinical Scholars are experienced nurses with frontline experience to provide mentorship to newly graduated nurses to support their transition into the workforce. Types of new nurses include nursing graduates, internationally educated nurses (IENs) and nurses looking to upskill.  Clinical Scholars are required to focus exclusively on mentoring newly graduated nurses in their transition into the nursing workforce without a patient caseload.

This position also supports the program beneficiaries nursing practice and integration into the clinical area in accordance with organizational and professional standards, and in collaboration with clinical teams.

Qualifications and Experience

• Registered Nurse (RN) registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) in the General Class;
• Experience in frontline care in a hospital clinical setting and competencies to provide training and mentorship to newly graduated nurses, confirmed by the participating organization’s Professional Practice team;
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience recent related experience include three (3) years relevant clinical experience;
• Current BCLS, ACLS required;
• Demonstrated experience with Health Information Systems an asset; previous Meditech implementation experience preferred;
• Previous Clinical Nurse Educator or Professional Practice experience an asset; and
• Demonstrated ability to manage change and to foster an environment which promotes professional practice.

Skills and Abilities

• Facilitates decision-making and critical thinking, along with responding to clinical questions. 
• Ensures agreement and compliance with regulatory standards, legislation, policies and guidelines and follows up as required.
• Superior interpersonal, coaching, and leadership skills to facilitate identification and development of staff learning needs
• Committed to excellence in all aspects of the discipline including professional practice, research and education to the program beneficiaries
• A strong desire to promote professional practice and excellence in evidence-based, patient centered care.
• Demonstrated ability in evaluation tactics, teaching, and program planning.
• Ability to facilitate ongoing staff learning and development through mentoring, coaching and counseling skills.
• Excellent clinical skills and competencies
• Exceptional communication skills.
• Experience teaching, working with clinical learners, and/or precepting.
• Demonstrated leadership, change management, and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to providing an exceptional experience for patients, family and staff.
• Demonstrated commitment to the professional growth and development of self and others.
• Demonstrated commitment to, and understanding of the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion.
• It is the responsibility of all employees to work in a safe manner and promote health and safety in the workplace.
• Demonstrated appreciation and respect for protocol, professionalism and confidentiality.

Our Values

Models behaviour that is aligned with the values of Stevenson Memorial Hospital.

• Integrity - We adhere to the highest ethical principles
• Compassion - We respond to our patients’ needs with empathy
• Accountability - We are accountable to one another and to our community
• Respect - We embrace the diversity of our patients, staff and community
• Excellence - We support a culture of distinction

Hours of Work:  Monday - Friday (Weedkend work may be required on an as needed basis) 

This is a Tempoorary Part Time position with an approximate end date of March 31, 2025. 

Other:  All job offers will require compliance with our COVID-19 Vaccination Policy for proof of full vaccination (two doses) unless provided with a medical exemption or an accomodation under the Ontario Human Rights Code.

As part of our mandatory screening process, the Hospital will require professional references, verification of academic training and professional accreditation along with a current vulnerable sector screening check. 

All applications will be reviewed; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.    Thank you for your interest. 

Stevenson is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (‘AODA’). If you require accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources at (705) 435-3377 ext 3354.