Clinical Practice Leader - Acute Medical Unit

Location: Lambton (Forest)

Clinical Practice Leader – Acute Medical Unit

Location:

Western Zone, South Shore Regional Hospital
Department: OPWZ Acute Medical Unit SSRH
Type of Employment:
Permanent, Full-time (100%) x1
NSNU

About the Opportunity

Accountable to the Health Service Manager, Acute Medical Unit, the Clinical Practice Leader brings leadership to the delivery of patient care and practice development for Medical Services in collaboration with key stakeholders and the interprofessional care team. This position leads from a platform of quality improvement and safety in support of a broad spectrum of collaborative practice development approaches, which embody the standards of clinical practice.

The Clinical Practice Leader will demonstrate competencies of leadership, teaching & research, professional practice, quality improvement and caring.

The Clinical Practice Leader plays a significant role in building capacity in nursing practice in collaboration with the Clinical Nurse Educator through competency-based educational strategies and being present at the point of care to support, develop and contribute to the translation of knowledge, skills and competencies.

The Clinical Practice Leader practices according to the Canadian Nurses Association Code of Ethics for Registered Nurses, the Registered Nurses Act, Nova Scotia College of Nursing, the Standards of Practice of Registered Nurses, and Nova Scotia College of Nursing.

About You

Bachelor of Nursing Degree or equivalent required

Masters' Degree in Nursing would be considered an asset

Registered or eligible for registration with the Nova Scotia College of Nursing (NSCN)

Minimum five (5) years’ recent clinical nursing experience

Current BCLS certification required

Demonstrated knowledge of Clinical Nursing Practice, with an integrated focus on safety, quality care and clinical excellence

Demonstrated effective decision-making, critical thinking and problem-solving skills in a pressure situation required

Demonstrated accountability and responsibility, planning, organization, and time management skills

Demonstrated leadership abilities with commitment to promoting a culture that supports safety, ethical practices and organizational health

Strong client focus and ability to build solid relationships

Demonstrated collaboration and teamwork skills

Commitment to continuous improvement and innovation

The ability to work independently and as an effective team member

Computer experience with MS Office programs and email required

Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Hours

Permanent, Full-time position; 75 hours bi-weekly

Compensation and Benefits

$42.61 – $52.23 hourly
$54.06 hourly with 25 years’ RN experience

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.

Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2

SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.

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