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Hennick Humber Hospital. Tomorrow's Healthcare, Today.

Since opening our doors in 2015 as North America's first fully digital hospital, we remain unwavering in our belief that we can change the hospital where we work, the community where we live, and the world of healthcare beyond our borders. Serving a community of 850,000 residents in North West Toronto, Equity Inclusivity and active participation in the North West Toronto Ontario Health Team are key initiatives important to our Team.  At Humber River Health, we use a custom combination of technology and clinical expertise to rebuild elements of care. We make technology work for staff and physicians; giving them more time to spend with patients, to eliminate inefficiencies, and to reduce the chance of errors. Humber River Health is formally affiliated with both the University of Toronto and Queen's University and committed to becoming a community academic hospital. Clinical Excellence, Optimizing Care through Technology and Community Connection frame our Research Strategy.   

At Humber River Health, we're not hoping for a renaissance, we are making it happen. As part of our dynamic team, you can lead the way, as we continue our journey towards high reliability care!

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Clinical Practice Leader to join our Maternal & Child Program. The Clinical Practice Leader facilitates and supports continuous learning, professional development, and service excellence through education, coaching and, mentoring of staff and clients. Reporting to the Program Director and Director of Professional Practice, the Clinical Practice Leader provides leadership and clinical expertise to support quality excellence in patient care by planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating programs.

Employment Status: Full-time Hours of Work: Monday - Friday, primarily business hours (some evening and weekend hours may be required based on operational needs) - subject to change as per Management RightsLocation: Humber River Health, Willson Site Employee Group: non union

Salary Range: $118,526.85 - $144,204.45Reporting Relationship: Program Director, Maternal and Child Program 

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Program Director, Manager, and interprofessional team to identify and respond to NICU practice and program needs.
• Model excellence in neonatal clinical practice and act as a resource for complex patient care.
• Promote the development of high-performing interdisciplinary teams within the NICU and pediatric areas.
• Conduct learning needs assessments and design evidence-based education programs to support ongoing staff development.
• Lead clinical orientation, onboarding, and competency training for NICU and Pediatric staff.
• Develop and sustain continuous education programs to maintain staff proficiency in emerging neonatal practices, technologies, and certifications.
• Support the development, implementation, and evaluation of neonatal standards of care, clinical pathways, and evidence-based guidelines.
• Provide education and mentorship related to breastfeeding support, neonatal resuscitation, thermoregulation, developmental care, and other core NICU competencies.
• Lead or support NRP education; lactation education considered an asset.
• Collaborate on quality improvement initiatives, audits, and outcome monitoring aligned with organizational and provincial standards.
• Facilitate change management strategies to support practice improvements and new models of care.
• Provide cross-coverage support for other Clinical Practice Leaders within the Maternal & Child Program, and offer operational support to the NICU Manager as needed.

Requirements

• Current RN registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) required.
• BScN required; Master's degree completed or in progress required.
• Perinatal Intensive Care Certificate (NICU Specific) preferred.
• NRP Certification.
• Minimum 3-5 years of recent Level 2C or higher NICU clinical experience required.
• Demonstrated experience in designing, delivering, and evaluating clinical education programs.
• Strong knowledge of team facilitation, change management, and continuous quality improvement methodologies.
• Excellent verbal, written, and computer literacy skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, dynamic clinical environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to family-centred care and service excellence.
• NRP Instructor certification an asset; PALS Instructor certification an asset.
• Excellent attendance and discipline free record required
• An understanding of equity, diversity, and inclusion principles as they relate to health practices is an asset. Humber River Health values lived and learned experiences in addressing systemic barriers and advancing inclusive practices

Why choose Humber River Health?

At Humber River Health, our staff, physicians, and volunteers are lighting new ways in healthcare. We are proud to be recognized as a part of Greater Toronto's Top Employers by Mediacorp Canada Inc. We support employees by providing evidence-based leadership and cultivating a culture that consistently wows with our unwavering commitment to Staff, Physician and Volunteer engagement. We are a member of the Toronto Academic Health Science Network (TAHSN) and are deeply involved in research and academic collaboration. We are dedicated to high-quality patient care and demonstrate our values of compassion, professionalism, and respect. All employees have the opportunity to contribute to the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP), one of Canada's leading defined benefit pension plans, featuring employer-matched contributions to help you build a secure retirement.

Humber River Health is committed to creating an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace that reflects the diversity of our communities. Guided by our strategic direction to embed equity, diversity and inclusion in everything we do - and to address systemic barriers - we foster a culture where everyone feels respected, valued and empowered to contribute.

We welcome applications from individuals of all equity-deserving groups, including Indigenous peoples, racialized communities, persons living with disabilities, women, 2SLGBTQ+ individuals and seniors. We recognize that diverse identities and perspectives strengthen our ability to deliver safe, innovative and compassionate care.

As an equal opportunity employer, Humber River Health complies with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other protected ground.

Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process and employment. Please contact our recruitment team to discuss your needs confidentially.

This position is being posted in response to an existing vacancy at Humber River Health.

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