Position name:
Clinical Practice Manager
Bargaining Unit:
Non Union
Status:
Temporary Full-Time
Rate of Pay:
$52.06-$61.11/ hour
Reporting directly to the Director of Bed-based Mental Health and Addiction Services, the Clinical Practice Manager is responsible for the advancement of mental health and addictions knowledge and professional practice to ensure evidence-based, individualized care of patients and families from the multidisciplinary team. The CPM is responsible for directing and developing clinical practice within the program across the patient care spectrum. The CPM is responsible for the management of the multidisciplinary team competency within the program. The Clinical Practice Manager is responsible to support, promote, and lead through example, the adoption of the organization’s mission, vision and value. The Clinical Practice Manager supports the orientation of newly hired staff to the program. The Clinical Practice Manager assists in the development of a comprehensive education strategy for the multidisciplinary team that aligns with the program and organizational strategic priorities. The Clinical Practice Manager assists in developing and refining relevant policy and procedures that govern practice within the program. The Clinical Practice Manager liaises with the Director of Professional Practice and Clinical Support Services as required to support clinical practice related goals that apply to HDGH.
· Demonstrated knowledge of the Mental Health Act and its’ application to clinical practice
· Demonstrated comprehensive knowledge base and clinical competence in relevant area of patient care
· Demonstrated ability to lead and affect change
· Demonstrated skills in problem solving, analytical skills and creative thinking
· Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative team approach and to adhere to accepted standards of personal conduct
· Demonstrated commitment to maintaining/enhancing professional competence through participation in appropriate continuing education activities and nursing research
· Excellent written and oral communication skills
· Competence with Microsoft Office software
· Competence with Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) Education
Education and/or Certification:
· Registered Nurse with current Certificate of Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario – required
· Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing - required, Masters in Nursing - preferred
· Minimum five (5) years recent relevant mental health clinical experience – required
· Minimum three (3) years patient/family/staff teaching experience – preferred
· Certified in Canadian Nursing Association Mental Health Nursing CRN(C)- preferred
· ACLS - preferred