Clinical Practice Mentor

• Promote and demonstrate effective use of organization/departmental reporting structures and relationships
• Understand and support the Client centered-care philosophy of the organization, the department and the unit
• Promote and adhere to the philosophy of the Standards of Care, Standards of Professional Nursing Practice, Patient Bill of Rights and Responsibilities and the Code of Ethics
• Responsible for monitoring and evaluating continuity and standard of care provided to clients
• Provide guidance to resolve clinical, ethical, and moral issues within the departments
• Evaluate the performance of area staff, with input received from the Patient Care Manager, Clinical Nurse Educator, and staff. Coach or take corrective action as appropriate
• Provide support to the Patient Care Managers, RNs, other Clinical Managers and staff, as designated
• Direct and coordinate actions of others in an emergency situation
• Support and contribute to the philosophy, mission statement, goals, objectives, policies and procedures of the Sioux Lookout Meno-Ya-Win Health Centre
• Consistently demonstrate strong interpersonal skills including respect for and valuing the abilities of other team members
• Provide support in collaboration with Patient Care Managers, the RNs/RPNs and departmental staff to achieve unit and area goals and objectives, supporting corporate goals and objectives
• Use a collaborative approach with other members of the interdisciplinary team to resolve patient care, staff and family issues through effective problem solving, conflict resolution, accommodation and consensus, as appropriate
• Work collaboratively with the Patient Care Manager, Clinical Nurse Educator and others to uphold the Client Care Standards and ensure the effective functioning of the departments
• Represents the departments/corporation externally in a professional capacity as opportunities occur
• Establish and ensures the maintenance of a positive practice environment in which staff are encouraged and expected to achieve their full individual and team potential
• Demonstrate a positive attitude toward changes/improvement within the Strategic Plan of the organization
• Demonstrate positive and effective change leadership skills
• Coach, mentor and support department staff in creative problem solving and conflict resolution
• Act as a role model for other staff by consistently demonstrating a positive, professional, client focused approach to care
• Oversee completion of incident reports and other tasks as assigned by the Patient Care Manager and follows up with staff as appropriate

• Current registration with the CNO is required
• Strong clinical assessment skills
• Ability to mentor and inspire staff to deliver safe, high-quality clinical care in accordance with CNO standards
• Excellent critical thinking, communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Working knowledge of the Med/Surg Unit
• Minimum four years’ experience in acute/long term care and/or health care management preferred
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with the flexibility to adapt to unanticipated occurrences and make quick decisions
• Excellent conflict resolution skills
• An enthusiastic team player with an ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Keen attention to detail, thoroughness and accuracy
• Overall, a professional attitude and ability to maintain strict confidentiality at all times while upholding and enforcing SLMHC’s values of Compassion, Respect, Quality and Teamwork

Benefits in accordance with qualifications and experience