Clinical Resource Nurse

Halton Healthcare•Oakville, ON

3d•CA$46 - CA$63•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Resource Nurse has demonstrated clinical expertise in the GI patient populations. Since the 6S clinical leader is responsible and accountable for all aspects of clinical patient care, the successful candidate will work in collaboration with the Patient Care Manager and Professional Practice Clinician, providing leadership and coaching for the nursing staff. The goal is to create a safe, evidence-based clinical practice environment through the development and maintenance of critical thinking skills, leadership skills, and clinical expertise in the nursing staff to enhance their ability to provide competent, safe, evidence-based and effective patient and family centred care.

Requirements

Current registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
Current BCLS Certification required at time of hire
Proven clinical and leadership skills
Minimum of 3 - 5 years of clinical experience with 2 years demonstrated clinical expertise in practice area
Charge Nurse or In Charge experience required
Working knowledge of adult learning principles
Must be able to meet the physical demands of the position
Satisfactory employment and attendance record required

Nice To Haves

BScN preferred
Previous clinical leadership experience preferred
CNA certification in a related practice area preferred
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills at the unit and organizational levels

Responsibilities

Provide leadership and coaching for the nursing staff.
Create a safe, evidence-based clinical practice environment.
Develop and maintain critical thinking skills, leadership skills, and clinical expertise in nursing staff.
Enhance the nursing staff's ability to provide competent, safe, evidence-based and effective patient and family centred care.