Job Title: Clinical Practice Leader - Acute Medical Unit

Location: Western Zone, South Shore Regional Hospital

Department: OPWZ Acute Medical Unit SSRH

Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1

Union: NSNU Nursing Position

Accountable to the Health Service Manager, Acute Medical Unit, the Clinical Practice Leader brings leadership to the delivery of patient care and practice development for Medical Services in collaboration with key stakeholders and the interprofessional care team. This position leads from a platform of quality improvement and safety in support of a broad spectrum of collaborative practice development approaches, which embody the standards of clinical practice. The Clinical Practice Leader will demonstrate competencies of leadership, teaching & research, skilled practice, quality improvement and caring.

The Clinical Practice Leader plays a significant role in building capacity in nursing practice in collaboration with the Clinical Nurse Educator through competency based educational strategies and being present at the point of care to support, develop and contribute to the translation of knowledge, skills and competencies.

The Clinical Practice Leader practices according to the Canadian Nurses Association Code of Ethics for Registered Nurses, the Registered Nurses Act, Nova Scotia College of Nursing, the Standards of Practice of Registered Nurses, and Nova Scotia College of Nursing.

About You

- Bachelor of Nursing Degree or equivalent required
- Masters’ Degree in Nursing would be considered an asset




- Registered or eligible for registration with the Nova Scotia Nursing and Midwifery Regulator (NSNMR)
- Minimum five (5) years' recent clinical nursing experience
- Current BCLS certification required
- Demonstrated knowledge of Clinical Nursing Practice, with an integrated focus on safety, quality care and clinical excellence
- Demonstrated effective decision-making, critical thinking and problem-solving skills in a pressure situation required
- Demonstrated accountability and responsibility, planning, organization, and time management skills
- Demonstrated leadership abilities with commitment to promoting a culture that supports safety, ethical practices and organizational health
- Strong client focus and ability to build solid relationships
- Demonstrated collaboration and teamwork skills
- Commitment to continuous improvement and innovation
- The ability to work independently and as an effective team member
- Computer experience with MS Office programs and email required
- Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Hours

- Permanent, Full-time position; 75 hours bi-weekly

Compensation and Benefits

$42.61 - $52.23 hourly

$54.06 hourly with 25 years' RN experience





- Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.

What You'll Love About Nova Scotia Health

Nova Scotia Health is more than the province's largest provider of health services; we're a team driven by excellence in health, healing and learning. Across hospitals, health centres and community programs, our people deliver innovative, high-quality care that impacts lives across Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada.

From vibrant city life to scenic coastal communities, Nova Scotia offers a lifestyle as rewarding as the work itself. At Nova Scotia Health, you'll find meaningful career opportunities, supportive teams and the work-life balance to enjoy everything our beautiful province has to offer. Join us and discover why so many people are choosing to call Nova Scotia home.

Once You've Applied

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

This is a Nursing bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions.

Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.

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