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The Director of Professional Practice, Clinical Education & IPAC provides strategic direction for professional practice and education of the clinical staff/service providers with a focus on practice, education, safety and quality by fostering a culture of continuous learning. The Director builds and strengthens the professional practice team, empowering them to design innovative, system-level solutions that respond to the evolving health care environment, ensuring positive client experiences and outcomes that will advance VHA’s goals and objectives. Accountable for developing a learning strategy, The Director promotes lifelong learning and builds capacity across the organization to advance both professional and interprofessional practice. They will also have accountability for Infection Prevention and Control practices across VHA Home HealthCare.
Job Responsibility:
Provides strategic direction for professional practice and education of clinical staff/service providers with a focus on practice, education, safety and quality
Fosters a culture of continuous learning
Builds and strengthens the professional practice team
Empowers team to design innovative, system-level solutions that respond to the evolving health care environment
Ensures positive client experiences and outcomes that advance VHA’s goals
Accountable for developing a learning strategy
Promotes lifelong learning and builds capacity across the organization to advance professional and interprofessional practice
Has accountability for Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) practices across VHA Home HealthCare
Practice and Education Leadership
IPAC Leadership
People Management and Development
Research and Quality
Financial Stewardship
Requirements:
Master's Degree in a health care related field (Nursing preferred)
Adult Education Certificate or formal education in adult learning concepts and curriculum design
Registered and in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
Eligible for membership in other relevant professional associations such as RNAO or CNA
Minimum of five years’ leadership experience in the health care sector
Experience in home and community care preferred
Demonstrated experience developing evidence-based practice standards and interprofessional, integrated models of care
Strong understanding of the Regulated Health Professions Act, professional standards, codes of ethics, and governance frameworks
Proven experience advancing practice change initiatives (e.g., RNAO Best Practice Guidelines, Accreditation)
Strong people management expertise in coaching, providing feedback, promoting professional development, recruiting, retaining staff, fostering a collaborative work environment, and leading performance management
Strategic and systems thinker applying critical thinking, CQI, and research methodologies
Committed to client-centred care, leading with integrity, transparency, and dedication to coaching, mentoring, and developing others
What we offer:
Comprehensive benefits and pension plan for eligible employees
Education and professional development support
Robust orientation and ongoing training
Mentorship and peer support
Career advancement opportunities
Access to an employee and family assistance program and wellness resources