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Extern Mentor Coordinator (Nurse Educator)

Employer
CAMH
Location
Toronto, Ontario
Closing date
Nov 27, 2022

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Professional Practice Office

Position Description

The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) is seeking a part-time, temporary (6 months) Extern Mentor Coordinator (EMC) for COVID-19 redeployment. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced registered nurse to provide leadership and be responsible for supporting Clinical Externs' practice and integration into the clinical areas according to CAMH's policies and in collaboration with teams.

The Extern Mentor Coordinator will report to the Director, Practice Innovation, Standards and Measurement, and will support Clinical Externs to practice safely and effectively as unregulated care providers. The Extern Mentor Coordinator (EMC) will work in collaboration with the Nursing Resource Unit, Professional Practice Office, Human Resources, Clinical Managers, Nurse Educators and clinical teams.

The Extern Mentor Coordinator (EMC) will also support the planning, education, and integration of Clinical Externs by:
  • Contributing to their onboarding and the clinical extern interview process
  • Creating, adapting and delivering orientation and learning resources in collaboration with the Nurse Educator team
  • Assisting Clinical Externs to become familiar with their roles and responsibilities in their area of clinical practice (e.g. unit)
  • Acting as a resource to clinical teams with understanding and implementing this guideline
  • Keeping a record of required Clinical Extern competency attainment
  • Providing on-going coaching and mentoring to Clinical Externs
  • Identifying resources and opportunities for learning/professional development
  • Contributing and participating in the evaluation of the Clinical Externs role
  • Serving as a liaison and conduit between the Unit/Program leadership, the Nursing Resource Unit and Professional Practice
  • Role modelling Interprofessional team collaboration

This position will work days, evenings and on weekends as appropriate. This position is located at 100 Stokes Street.

Qualifications

The successful candidate must be registered in good standing as a Registered Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario and possess a current B.C.L.S. (CPR) certificate. Two years of experience working in the mental health and addictions field with excellent clinical skills and competencies is essential. Previous teaching experience working with learners, and/or preceptorship, previous experience as a Clinical Instructor or placement supervisor is preferred. The successful candidate would have demonstrated leadership, change management, problem solving skills and excellent communication skills.

Vaccines (COVID-19 and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.

Please note: This part-time, temporary (6 months) is part of the ONA Bargaining Unit.

Salary Range: $37.08 - $53.07

CAMH is a Tobacco-Free Organization.

CAMH is fully affiliated with the University of Toronto and is a teaching hospital and research institute. As a CAMH employee, you will be expected to actively support CAMH's teaching and research activities, in addition to supporting the clinical work of the hospital.

At CAMH, we strive to be an equitable and inclusive employer. Our commitment to equity is grounded in an institution-wide commitment to achieving a working, teaching, and learning environment that is free of discrimination and harassment.

CAMH actively seeks candidates from First Nations, Métis and Inuit, racialized and LGBTQ2S+ communities, women, and people with disabilities (including people who have experienced mental health and substance use challenges).

We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please inform us if you require accommodations during the interview process.

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