Professional Practice Leader – Nursing & Personal Support

Job title: Professional Practice Leader – Nursing & Personal Support

Company: VHA Home HealthCare

Job description: VHA Home HealthCare (VHA) is one of the largest not-for-profit home care providers in Ontario. Our team is made up of close to 3,000 caring and committed professionals who love what they do. Our providers tell us: “Home care is where I can truly make a difference. There is such a sense of accomplishment from helping people live independently at home.” Our teams work together to provide high quality, client-centred care to those who need it most in their homes, schools, retirement homes and other community settings. Many of our team members manage their own schedules in the community and they say, “The freedom and flexibility can’t be beat.” Providers form meaningful bonds with the clients and families they serve over time and are supported by a diverse regional team and beneficial home office programs. Team members tell us “I love the inclusive culture. I feel welcome and at home.”Pay RangeSalary Range: $82,000 – $86,500Based out of VHA’s Corporate Office (Toronto) in a hybrid-work model, the Professional Practice Leader (PPL) is a key member of the Best Practice and Education Team. The PPL will work collaboratively with the Integrated Client and Community Care team to provide clinical leadership, expertise and consultation to advance professional practice, research, education, and interdisciplinary models of care in Ontario’s fast-changing home healthcare landscape.Temporary Full-Time 1 Year ContractKey to this role will be the implementation of Evidence-Based Best Practices to enhance care outcomes, promote healthy work environments, and ensure excellence in care and service delivery. This role is also responsible for ensuring that skills, competencies and enhanced practices are in accordance with the respective regulatory bodies, VHA policies and procedures/directives. As new programs and practice initiatives are designed collaboratively with internal/external partners, the PPL will be expected to contribute through providing clinical expertise, determining healthcare team members’ informational needs, providing the necessary staff education and learning supports, and prioritizing key clinical practice areas to maximize clinical safety and care effectiveness. They will be provided opportunities to lead organizationally-aligned strategic projects as well as collaborate on projects led by other PPL, clinical educators, quality improvement specialists, and research associates. #V-LIKey Areas of AccountabilityRegistration as a Registered Nurse (RN) in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario, RNAO member, with preference given to candidates with CCHN(C) certificationMasters’ degree in a Health-related field required (candidates who can demonstrate they are actively pursuing their Masters degree will be considered)Successful candidate will be a strong clinical practitioner with an ability to use knowledge-transfer techniques to put research–based knowledge into practice.Minimum 2 years Acute Care experience and familiarity with wound/post-surgical outcome-based pathways required.Understanding of health care service delivery in community sector considered an additional asset.Nurse specialized in wound, ostomy and continence (NSWOC) certification an assetMinimum 1 year of project management and leadership requiredDemonstrated expertise in facilitation, sustainability and evaluation of program outcomesKnowledge of adult education principles and a demonstrated ability for provide leadership in education to develop, deliver, or facilitate education programs for staff and service providersUnderstanding of learning needs for both interdisciplinary regulated and unregulated healthcare providersExperience in educational program development and clinical teaching an assetHighly motivated, with demonstrated ability for self-directed, independent work and as a collaborative team memberOrganization and self-management skillsSuperior interpersonal, verbal and written communication skillsDemonstrated ability to problem-solve effectivelyDesire to champion interprofessional practice and collaborationDemonstrated commitment to a Person & Family Centred Care model of care and service deliveryEvidence of ongoing professional development and a demonstrated commitment to continuous learningProven track record of achieving personal and organizational performance targetsWhat makes VHA’s compensation unique?Benefits and pension plan for permanent eligible employeesCompensation for education and professional developmentVHA is a leading learning organization so we can provide you with comprehensive orientation and training at the start and throughout your careerMentorship and peer supportCareer development opportunitiesEmployee and family assistance programWellness resourcesPerks & discountsStaff & service provider eventsAccommodation and VHA’s commitment to DEIAt VHA Home HealthCare (VHA), we passionately strive to uphold our commitments to being an Equal Opportunity Employer. We champion inclusion and diversity in all parts of our organization and are strong believers that a diverse workforce is key to the ongoing and future success of VHA. We aim to review all applicants with fair and unbiased recruitment practices where opportunities are presented based on merits, skills, and experience. VHA is committed to providing reasonable accommodation and our services are accessible and sensitive to the needs of diverse groups. If you require any accommodation, please let us know in advance as we are happy to comply.How to Apply?Our online application should take about 5 to 10 minutes to complete.VHA is accredited with Exemplary Standing by Accreditation Canada; an RNAO Best Practice Spotlight Organization designate; and a founding member agency of United Way Greater Toronto.Thank you to everyone who applies. We will review applications as they are received. We’ll only be contacting those selected for further discussion.In every role and at every level, we lead with purpose, build bonds that matter, and we’re passionate about providing spectacular care.

Expected salary: $82000 – 86500 per year

Location: Toronto, ON

Job date: Fri, 05 Jul 2024 03:00:02 GMT

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