Clinical Extern Mentor Coordinator (Nursing

Location

Vaughan, ON | Canada

Job description

Clinical Extern Mentor Coordinator - Temporary Full Time 

The Clinical Extern Mentor Coordinator (EMC) is responsible for supporting Nurse Externs’ practice and integration into the clinical area in accordance with organizational and professional standards. Working with Professional Practice and Education, the EMC will establish structure for ongoing Nurse extern and practice area support (eg. Debriefs, check-ins, ongoing education). The EMC will also act as a resource in helping Nurse Externs understand their scope of practice, and support practice where required to help deliver high quality care for patients and families. The EMC will also report overall program implementation and evaluation.

Contribute to safe, quality care by

• Support Integration and onboarding of Externs at the organizational and unit level
• Create, adapt and deliver orientation and learning resources
• Support Extern scheduling and departmental assignment
• Aid in integration of team processes and role clarity
• Maintain regular unit presence to support ongoing education needs and tracking of required skills
• Provide ongoing monitoring and evaluations of Extern role
• Serve as liaison between unit leadership, Professional Practice and Operations

What must you have?

• In good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (RN/RPN/NP/APN)
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification.

What else do you bring?

• Proven attendance record.
• Excellent clinical skills and competencies
• Outstanding communication skills
• Previous experience teaching, working with learners and/or precepting required
• Previous experience as Clinical Instructor or placement supervisor preferred
• Demonstrated leadership, change management, and problem‐solving skills
• Recent acute care experience required
• Demonstrates excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize workload
• Demonstrates excellent communication skills
• Demonstrates understanding of infection prevention and control practices
• Demonstrates conflict resolution skills
• Demonstrates computer literacy
• Demonstrates understanding and complies with patient and staff safety policies and procedures that foster a safe and inclusive environment for all
• Commitment to providing an exceptional experience for staff and clients within a challenging and exciting health care environment.
• Ability to perform the essential duties of the job.
• Effectively uses empathy in interactions with others.
• Demonstrates behaviours consistent with Mackenzie Health’s Commitment to Caring.
• Models behaviour that is aligned with the values of Mackenzie Health – Excellence, Leadership and Empathy.

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*You may be required to work at any site of Mackenzie Health

FOR EXTERNAL APPLICANTS: As a condition of employment, you are required to submit proof of full COVID-19 vaccination to Mackenzie Health's Occupational Health and Safety department.

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