Learning and Clinical Development Specialist

Circle of Care, Sinai Health • Toronto, ON

12d • Hybrid

About The Position

Under the direction of the Manager, Learning, Development, and Organizational Performance, the Specialist is responsible for delivering high-quality clinical and organizational training that supports safe, effective, and person-centered care. The role provides facilitation, coaching, and skill development for clinical and non-clinical employees, with a focus on onboarding, core competencies, and ongoing professional development. This position blends clinical expertise with instructional design and facilitation skills, ensuring training is evidence-based, aligned with best practices, and responsive to regulatory and organizational requirements. The Specialist also collaborates with internal partners to evaluate learning needs, adapt programming, and support continuous improvement in service delivery and staff capability.

Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Nursing, Allied Health, or other regulated health care discipline. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Registered with the associated professional college.
• 2+ years combined experience in clinical care and adult education, facilitation, preceptorship, or mentorship.
• Strong facilitation skills, with the ability to lead both clinical and general organizational training.
• Knowledge of adult learning and inclusive facilitation techniques.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; familiarity with LMS platforms (Dayforce preferred).
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience delivering onboarding or staff development in healthcare is an asset.
• Experience designing clinical learning materials or competency assessments is considered an asset.
• Certifications such as GPA, U-First!, PIECES, Montessori Dementia, or Safe Patient Handling are considered an asset.
• Experience with e-learning tools (iSpring, Articulate, Captivate) is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate clinical skills training, orientation, and competency refreshers for PSWs, Support Workers, RPNs, and other care team members.
• Model safe, evidence-based, person-centered care techniques in accordance with professional standards and organizational policy.
• Lead in-person and virtual instructor-led training (ILT/VILT) using interactive, adult-learning-centered methods.
• Adapt facilitation approaches based on learner needs, experience levels, and clinical context.
• Mentor and coach staff on clinical skills, documentation practices, client interaction, and safety practices.
• Support and coach preceptors, supervisors, and clinical leaders to strengthen their teaching skills.
• Collaborate with SMEs and operations leaders to design and update training curriculum, lesson plans, job aids, and competency tools.
• Conduct learning needs assessments to identify skill gaps and performance improvement opportunities.
• Integrate scenario-based learning, hands-on practice, role play, and reflective exercises into clinical training programs.
• Contribute to blended learning by aligning in-person training with e-learning, microlearning, and self-directed modules.
• Support evaluation of learning outcomes and recommend enhancements.
• Assist with LMS administration (Dayforce preferred), including course setup, tracking attendance, maintaining records, and generating reports.
• Upload and organize course materials and ensure content accuracy and version control.
• Provide LMS support to learners and internal trainers.
• Coordinate training schedules, facilities, materials, and logistics.
• Support Train-the-Trainer programs to expand internal facilitation capacity.
• Participate in learning-related committees, initiatives, and quality improvement activities.
• Ensure training aligns with professional practice standards, regulatory guidelines, and organizational policies.
• Reinforce infection prevention and control procedures and client safety practices during clinical training.
• Contribute to a culture of safety, continuous learning, and equitable practice.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off for vacation, personal and sick days.
• Comprehensive health, dental, paramedical and vision coverage with employer paid premiums.
• RRSP program through RBC with employer and voluntary employee contributions.
• Paid training and professional development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree