RoleReporting to the Senior Clinical Program Director Oncology and Endoscopy Program, the Clinical Educator – Nursing for Inpatient Hematology/Oncology, Chemotherapy Clinic, Infusion Centre and Specialty Clinics serves as a role model and leader to support nursing care that optimizes patient outcomes and experiences while enhancing the safety, efficiency, effectiveness and accessibility of patient care by:Planning, implementing and evaluating education for nursing and the inter‑professional team that aligns with UHT/program policiesBeing a change agent and role model that advocates for and creates learning/education environments that enhance clinical and professional practice and life‑long learningWorking with other nurse leaders to support the development of nursing staff including participation in nursing and corporate education and other initiativesCollaborating with inter‑professional teams and external partners to influence and advance best practices in education and evidence based nursing practiceResponsibilitiesThe primary role of the Clinical Educator – Nursing is to facilitate a learning environment where evidence‑based knowledge is translated via education to optimize the patients’ outcomes and experiences. This includes developing educational plans and activities aimed at improving nursing/clinical knowledge, skills and competencies and in collaboration with others, supporting the ongoing professional development of unit/program staff.EducationEnsure staff complete training required for OHCCO standards e.G. chemotherapy certificationEducation and staff development, particularly in relation to nurses and their support staffSupport of all staff on the unit for education, quality initiatives and professional developmentAssess learning needs of unit staff (above units)Design and deliver education that is tailored to specific needs of unit/programIncorporate evidence, best practices, and relevant research findingsIncorporate inter‑professional core competencies where applicableIncorporate best practices in educationEvaluate the effectiveness of education,



revise education and learning activities to support changesProvide timely feedback to nursing staff on their learning and application to their practice competenceDemonstrate Professional Standards and guidelinesSupport development of Quality Improvement InitiativesConsultation / CollaborationCollaborate with and participate with Professional Practice to identify and support Corporate nursing/practice initiativesEngage members of the intra and interdisciplinary team, management team, Professional Practice and across hospital departments in planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating Corporate and other educational initiativesParticipate in the hospital’s network of Clinical Educators and work with other Clinical Educator colleaguesCollaborate with the hospital’s Student Centre, Patient Care Managers/Clinical Leader Managers to facilitate nursing and other student placementsCollaborate with Patient Care Managers in interviewing, hiring and contributing to the evaluation of unit staffParticipate in hospital and corporate committees and other groups to represent the Educator perspective and serve as a bridge to the unit/program and Clinical Educator – Nursing Network by disseminating committee information and decisionsResearch and Quality ImprovementParticipate in research projects that contribute to nursing and/or interprofessional practice and education pertaining to their unit/program and the CorporationSupport and participate in the implementation of evidence‑based practice (best practice guidelines and other forms of evidence) and quality improvement initiatives on unit/in programs including Corporate initiativesQualificationsRegistered in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario in the General ClassMaster’s degree in nursing or education, required or currently enrolled with anticipated completion in two (2)



yearsCNA certification in a related specialty area an assetMinimum 3 to 5 years of recent clinical experience in Hematology/Oncology including demonstrated knowledge of current best practicesStandardized Provincial Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Administration Certification is an assetKnowledge of Cancer Care Ontario’s strategic directions is an assetCompletion of a Basic Cardiac Life Support (B.C.L.S.) program, Level II: Basic Rescuer certification, required. ACLS certification preferredDemonstrated experience in working collaboratively with nurses and interprofessional teams to improve patient care and outcomes, requiredDemonstrated leadership in committee work, education, quality improvement, and knowledge translation initiativesDemonstrated competence in the design, delivery and evaluation of innovative educational programs for staff in a health care environmentDemonstrated competence in adult educationA track record of ensuring evidence based research, and evolving recognized standards are used to guide practice changesDemonstrated ability to develop a system to validate learning, and ensure that practice changes are measured, sustained and improve outcomesStrong commitment to life‑long learning and professional developmentStrong leadership and communication skills (writing, active listening, conflict resolution, ability to inspire others, delegation, mentoring, coaching, goal setting etc.), requiredDemonstrated ability in applying quality improvement principles to enhance practiceProven robust critical thinking and problem‑solving skillsProficient with Microsoft Office computer software applicationsMembership in a relevant professional organization (i.E. RNAO) is an assetDemonstrated commitment to the mission and values of Unity Health TorontoExcellent attendance recordUnity Health Toronto is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We strive to provide a recruitment process that is barrier‑free and in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We understand that you may require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process. When you are contacted, please inform the Talent Acquisition Specialist and we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs. We want to emphasize that all accommodation requests are handled with the utmost confidentiality, respecting your privacy and dignity.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Clinical Educator - Nursing Oncology & Endoscopy (Inpatient Hematology/Oncology, Cancer Care) (Toronto)
🏢 St. Michael's Hospital
📍 Toronto