Clinical Practice Leader, Systemic Therapy & Complex Malignant HematologyProgram: Durham Regional Cancer CentreStatus: Temporary Full TimeLocation: Lakeridge Health OshawaWage Schedule: $48.926 - $53.304 per hourFile Number: 2000000315POSITION DESCRIPTION:Reporting to the Cancer Centre Clinical Director, the Clinical Practice Leader is responsible for supporting safe, high quality patient care in systemic therapy and complex malignant hematology within the Oncology program. The Clinical Practice Leader provides leadership in clinical and professional practice, education and research utilization. As a change agent, expert clinician and collaborator, the Clinical Practice Leader (CPL) supports and advances the goals and objectives of the program and the organization to foster excellent patient care. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:*Provides expert clinical consultation for delivery of patient care; *Provides clinical leadership for education, clinical documents, projects, committees, etc. that fall within the CPL's area of expertise;*Provides education for skills and certifications beyond the principle expectations of practice and delegated controlled acts (e.g. systemic therapy administration);*Leads and/or consults on development of corporate and program-based education initiatives (including orientation and continuing education);*Plans and delivers both intra- and Interprofessional education offerings; *Develops accessible education opportunities to support staff participation;*Uses a variety of adult learning strategies and evaluation techniques that are well aligned to the intended learning outcomes; *Utilizes best available evidence as the basis of all practice, education and professional leadership activities (e.g. practice projects, education classes, policy/procedure development);*Participates in recruitment;*Supports staff participation in personal and professional career development;*Assists managers with performance appraisals of staff as required;*Performs clinical practice assessments, and identifies and provides educational support (where indicated) for performance issues and learning gaps; *Consults on and/or develops performance improvement plans with staff as appropriate; and*Works with human resources, occupational health, and manager to ensure a safe working environment.QUALIFICATIONS:*Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario;*Baccalaureate degree in Nursing or a health-related discipline;*Master's degree strongly preferred, or evidence of working towards; *Completion of Basic Cardiac Life Support (B.C.L.S) program;*Canadian Nurses Association Certification in Oncology preferred;*2-3 years recent nursing experience in an oncology setting, with a minimum of 2 years of recent chemotherapy administration;*Recent experience in Complex Malignant Hematology;*De Souza chemotherapy biotherapy course preferred;*Theoretical and practical experience in adult education including educational program planning, development and evaluation;*Demonstrated experience with program planning and evaluation, and managing organizational change initiatives;*Proven effective interpersonal and communication skills;*Proven effective leadership and collaboration skills;*Demonstrated effective critical thinking, prioritization, and conflict resolution skills;*Ability to travel between LH and Central East Regional Cancer Program sites;*Understanding of and commitment to Lakeridge Health's comprehensive safety programs and practices including staff, patient and environmental safety and participation in regular in-service education in this area; *Proven good attendance with the capability of maintaining the same standard;*Demonstrated commitment to our core values of Inclusion, Compassion, Innovation, Teamwork and Joy;*Compliance with confidentiality requirements; and*Must have a satisfactory performance record.CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:The terms and conditions of employment are in accordance with Lakeridge Health's policies and procedures.Lakeridge Health thanks all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment and assessment process as required under Lakeridge Health's Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.