Clinical Practice Lead- RN

CarePartners is one of Ontario’s largest accredited home health care providers, providing nursing, personal support, therapy and rehabilitation support services for patients of all ages. We care for approximately 72,000 patients each year in homes, schools, clinics, workplaces and retirement homes, through our 24 locations and 22 nursing clinics. CarePartners is proud of its commitment to quality, relentlessly seeking to improve the patient and caregiver experience, promoting a healthy and resilient workplace culture, and contributing to a sustainable healthcare system in Ontario.

We continuously innovate to meet patient needs with specialized (award-winning) care programs and technology, including virtual care and AI

We are currently looking for someone to join our dynamic Nursing Team in the role of Clinical Practice Lead. This person will work closely with our provincial Professional Practice Research & Education (PPRE) team and support clinical standards, orientation, and training. They will collaborate with leaders and help align strategic goals, priorities and initiatives set out and defined by our unique patient populations and Ontario Health Teams (OHTs).

We are looking to fill a Full-Time Clinical Practice Lead position in Durham Region.

Participation in the Branch On-Call schedule is required, which includes evenings and weekends on a rotational basis.

• $1500 signing bonus, payable after 6 months of work
• Competitive salary, comprehensive health and dental benefits
• Other employment perks such as Employee Assistance Program, Perkopolis, Rewards Points
• Flexible work from home arrangements supporting employee work life balance
• Inspiring leadership and opportunities for professional growth
• Supportive & dedicated Safety Health & Wellness team & Pandemic Response team
• Interprofessional collaboration with our Professional Practice Research & Education Team

• Supports, mentors and coaches front line clinical staff while delivering ongoing clinical education designed by the PPRE team.
• Works with regional management with respect to Community Health Services, in cooperation with the LHIN, HCCSS and OHT if applicable.
• Approves, trains and monitors special functions as outlined in the Regulated Health Professions Act and in compliance with Community Health Services policies and practices
• Responsible for maintaining quality management procedures and practices within the Nursing team and department. 
• Promotes and markets Community Health Services and maintains positive public relations.
• Builds relationships to enhance local capacity and understanding of system navigation supports, at a local and regional level, to support holistic patient care delivery
• Uses new technology e.g. virtual care to support frontline staff and patients to achieve desired care plan goals
• Promotes and provides active guidance for workplace Health and Safety.
• Performs other duties as required.

• Regulated Health Professional Registered Nurse
• Registered with the CNO.
• 2+ years of community experience in leading exceptional clinical practice in a community care setting
• Experience in a formal leadership role considered an asset
• Knowledge of adult learning principles, as asset
• Strong proficiency in all aspects of Microsoft Office.
• Vehicle is required and some occasional travel within Ontario is required
• Demonstrated ability to handle highly sensitive and confidential information.
• Excellent English verbal and written communication skills
• French language skills are an asset

In addition to providing home-based health care, CarePartners also serves the community through clinics, transitional care units, and provides relief in retirement homes and shared care settings. Through our Community Nursing Services outreach program, we’ve been organizing staff-led medical care and clinics in countries with poor access to health care since 2009.

CarePartners welcomes and encourages applicants from people with disabilities. Candidates can request accommodations at any time in the hiring process.