Clinical Scholar at Cornwall Community Hospital — NeverHard

Cornwall Community Hospital (CCH) is an acute care hospital located in Cornwall, Ontario along the scenic St. Lawrence River. CCH provides a full range of acute inpatient, outpatient and community mental health services to a catchment area of 100,000 people from the communities of Cornwall, the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry and to the Mohawk community of Akwesasne. With 186 beds, 1320 employees and 180 physicians, CCH offers a wide range of care and services. These include emergency, surgical, medicine and rehabilitation services, mental health and addiction programs as well as a family birthing centre. At Cornwall Community Hospital (CCH), we are committed to Exceptional Care. Always. Our mission is: Our team collaborates to provide exceptional people-centered care. Our work is guided by our ICARE values - Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Engagement - and three strategic directions: Recovery - Improving access to care, supporting innovation, and maintaining high standards for safety and quality People – Supporting staff well-being, building a strong and inclusive team, and listening to patients, clients, and care partners Integration – Working with partners to improve how care is delivered across the health system Successful candidates will reflect these values in their work and contribute to our mission by delivering safe, compassionate, respectful, and high-quality care and services in a collaborative environment. This position is for an existing vacancy. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in the recruitment and selection process. Summary of responsibilities The Clinical Scholar will be responsible for supporting applicable nurses (as above) on clinical units at the bedside. The Clinical Scholar will assist the nurse to develop the knowledge and skills necessary for practice within the clinical environment at CCH. The Clinical Scholar will act as a professional role model for the nurses and is responsible for maintaining positive relationships with the various teams to enhance the learning experience. During this mentoring relationship the Clinical Scholar will be scheduled above the staffing complement (supernumerary) to ensure a therapeutic and successful learning experience. Clinical Scholars will have highly developed communication and interpersonal skills, a strong work ethic and a commitment to research/ evidence-based practice. Responsibilities: • Taking a learner-centered approach, being patient and supportive of nurse learning • Works collaboratively with the nurse to identify and develop learning goals specific to their needs, review expectations and required competencies in clinical areas • Actively facilitating learning opportunities that are relevant to the nurse and clinical unit learning objectives/competencies • Liaising and consulting regularly with the Clinical Nurse Educator and/or Manager to facilitate effective transition to independent practice and achievement of expected outcomes • Act as a coach and mentor for the nurse who will provide ongoing support ensuring continued professional growth and integration into CCH • Facilitates socialization of the nurse into the team and the culture of the unit • Promote a mentoring environment- empowering the nurse to ask questions • Assisting the nurse with their development of communication, problem solving, clinical and professional skills • Working alongside of the nurse as they demonstrate components of their practice • Responding positively to the immediate concerns and needs of the nurse and other team members if unforeseen problems arise • Providing regular feedback, both formative and summative to the nurse, Clinical Nurse Educator and/or Manager about the learner’s performance • Facilitate clinical skills hands-on experience and other professional development activities for learners at the bedside and on the unit. Requirements of the job • 2-3 years’ experience on the respective unit (Acute Medicine/WCH/IMHU preferred); • Experience in clinical education/teaching of undergraduate nursing students, or other relevant teaching experience Please note that this role is eligible for a $2.00/hr for Mentorship premium.