Clinical Mentor - Nurse III

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• Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing or Psychiatric Nursing
• Eligible for active practicing licensure as a Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse with applicable regulatory body in the province of Manitoba
• Certification in Adult Education
• A minimum of three (3) years of recent applicable clinical nursing experience specific to the unit or program required
• For specialty areas, a minimum of five (5) years of recent applicable clinical nursing experience specific to the unit or program required
• Experience as a preceptor, facilitator or mentor within the last three (3) years
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Training as delineated in Prairie Mountain Health Policy PPG-00002 CPR Training
• Province of Manitoba Class 5 Drivers Licence, or equivalent from province of residence, and access to a personal vehicle to provide service within Prairie Mountain Health
• Proficiency with Microsoft programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint), as well as Internet applications and other Information Technology
• Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to work independently
• Demonstrated problem solving and decision making skills
• Demonstrated flexibility to facilitate changes in techniques and procedures in a changing environment
• Demonstrated knowledge and competence of skills and concepts related to the position
• Demonstrated communication skills
• Ability to respect and promote confidentiality
• Ability to perform the duties of the position on a regular basis
• Ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population
• Ability to work effectively and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, clients and within interdisciplinary team

Under the direction of the Clinical Manager(s), and in collaboration with Clinical Educators and Clinical Resource Nurses, the primary function of the Clinical Mentor will be to act as a guide, role model, and advisor who facilitates debriefings, and shares practical, day to day, applied knowledge with other nurses. Clinical Mentors will primarily be responsible for providing rapid, just in time clinical mentorship on the unit, department, or program.

They will also work in conjunction with nurse educators to provide on-going guidance to ensure competence in the area of practice. The Clinical Mentor supports nurse(s) through a mentoring process that promotes the delivery of high‑quality nursing care. The Clinical Mentor orientates, supports and promotes education and develops staff to ensure competence and ability to fulfill specified responsibilities. They support nurses to ensure a smooth transition into new areas or levels of practice and the work environment.

The Clinical Mentor integrates knowledge, skills and experience to meet the clinical needs and social adjustment needs of all team members. They serve as a positive role model of excellence in professional practice, demonstrating a positive attitude and a commitment to the vision, values, and goals of the unit/facility/region, and promote an interprofessional, patient‑centered approach to care based on best available research evidence.

The incumbent fosters growth of the new or developing staff member within an effective mentoring relationship while supporting self‑learning objectives.

Overview:

Patient Care/Clinical Practice

• Provides safe and effective patient care
• Promotes principles of interprofessional team practice by engaging team members with mutual respect, shared values and collaborating with all team members relative to patient care
• Provides guidance for interactions within the interprofessional team in the development of individualized patient care plans and coordination of care
• Demonstrates effective communication skills with colleagues, patients, and families
• Demonstrates ability to problem‑solve in complex situations and effectively manage rapidly changing situations
• Demonstrates effective collaboration, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills
• Demonstrates an approachable and welcoming demeanor
• Demonstrates accountability and…