Clinical Nurse Educator, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) - FTT (J0726-0871

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North York General is one of Canada’s leading community academic hospitals with a vision to deliver World-Class Care, 24/7. Affiliated with the University of Toronto, our multi-site campus supports our diverse community through every stage and life-defining moment by providing a wide range of acute care, ambulatory and long-term care services.

North York General is one of Canada’s leading community academic hospitals with a vision to deliver World-Class Care, 24/7. Affiliated with the University of Toronto, our multi-site campus supports our diverse community through every stage and life-defining moment by providing a wide range of acute care, ambulatory and long-term care services.

What defines North York General goes beyond exceptional quality care. Our superpower is how we deliver that care – the unparalleled compassion we bring to every encounter, during the moments that matter. Through partnerships, collaboration and academic endeavours, we seek to set new standards for People-Centred Care—a cornerstone of our culture and central to our Mission:
People-Centred Care for a healthier community.

North York General is a member of the North York Toronto Health Partners, an Ontario Health Team that integrates local care with patients, primary care and community partners.

We are proud to be a place where the best people come to learn, grow and innovate. Join North York General to accelerate your career!

Your goal in this position is to provide professional practice leadership that fosters excellence in neonatal nursing education, evidence-informed practice, and family-centred care within a Level 2C Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Working collaboratively with the Director of Interprofessional Practice & Education, Director of Maternal Newborn, Paediatrics and Clinical Genetics, operational leadership, physicians, and the interdisciplinary team, you will support the development of a high-performing clinical team dedicated to delivering safe, high-quality care to newborns and their families.

You will be responsible for advancing neonatal nursing practice through education, competency development, quality improvement initiatives, simulation-based learning, policy development, and implementation of evidence-informed best practices. You will promote a culture of continuous learning, professional accountability, and innovation while supporting staff in maintaining clinical competence and delivering exceptional patient and family experiences. As a clinical expert in neonatal nursing, you will serve as a mentor, coach, consultant, and educational resource for nursing staff and the interdisciplinary team.

You will collaborate with other Clinical Nurse Educators across the organization to promote patient- and family-centred care, participate in clinically relevant research, and develop, implement, and evaluate educational programs that support excellence in neonatal care. You possess expert knowledge of neonatal nursing practice, developmental and family-integrated care, neonatal stabilization, and Level 2C NICU standards. You demonstrate exceptional interpersonal, communication, organizational, and project management skills, with the ability to foster collaborative relationships across disciplines and lead practice change initiatives.

This position supports the hospital's academic mandate by advancing care through teaching, learning, research, quality improvement, and innovation. The Clinical Nurse Educator contributes to the organization's shared responsibility for maintaining a safe, healthy, and respectful environment for patients, families, staff, physicians, learners, volunteers, and visitors.

• Provide professional practice leadership and educational expertise to support high-quality, evidence- informed, family-centred neonatal care.
• Plan, develop, implement, and evaluate competency-based orientation, education, and professional development programs for nurses and the interprofessional team within the Level 2C NICU.
• Support onboarding, orientation, and ongoing competency…