Extern Mentor and Admin Coordinator

Position Overview

Reporting to the Manager, Nursing and HHR Workforce Initiatives, the Extern Mentor & Administrator supports the planning, scheduling, onboarding and integration of Externs and Internationally Educated Nurses (IENs) completing their Supervised Practice Experience Partnership (SPEP) within the model of care at Michael Garron Hospital.

Primary Responsibilities

• Supports the training and integration of Externs and IENs at the organizational and unit level
• Contributes to Extern and IEN onboarding as well as, practice development within the boundaries of the Extern and IEN role
• Assists Externs and IENs to become familiar with the work in their assigned area of practice
• Collaborates with unit teams to support Externs and IENs in providing required patient care
• Serves as a liaison between the unit leadership, program leadership, Professional Practice and Operations
• Coordinates ongoing learner education opportunities
• Supports the evaluation of programs within the Nursing Practice and Education department
• Facilitates the scheduling processes to ensure that all areas are adequately staffed in an operationally safe and fiscally responsible manner
• Collaborate with clinical leadership teams and point of care staff across the organization and other support services to ensure adherence to scheduling policies and models of care
• Conducts data analysis to support decision making, identifying opportunities and creating practical options for improvements

This is a temporary contract full-time position that ends on March 31, 2025 (with the possibility of extension).

Education

• Registered Nurse or Registered Practical Nurse  in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Current certificate in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) required

Experience

• Patient and Family-Centered approach to clinical practice
• Demonstrates excellent communication, collaboration and leadership skills
• Interest in and experience with mentoring, preceptorship and adult learning
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and evidence-based practice and clinical practice excellence
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in acute care in medicine, surgery, complex continuing care, mental health, maternal newborn and child, and/or emergency areas, preferred
• Good work and attendance record is required
• Demonstrated ability to manage conflicting priorities and confidential data.
• Demonstrated proficiency of analytical skills and knowledge of analytical software (e.g. Microsoft Excel and other statistical software) required.
• Experience with process design utilizing Microsoft 365 (SharePoint, Forms, Power Apps) an asset
• Knowledge of ANSOS or other electronic scheduling systems an asset.
• Experience building and optimizing schedules and master rotations preferred.

All employees of Toronto East Health network - Michael Garron Hospital (MGH) agree to work within the legislated practices of the Occupational Health andSafety Act of Ontario

All employees of Michael Garron Hospital (MGH), a division of Toronto East Health Network (TEHN)[formerly Toronto EastToronto East General Hospital (TEGH)] agree to work within the legislated practices of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of Ontario.

All employees of MGH are responsible to contribute to a transparent culture of patient and staff safety by adhering to and abiding by patient and staff safety policies and procedures set by MGH.

All employees are accountable for protecting the psychological health and safety of themselves and their co-workers through adherence to MGH's policies and practices.

Michael Garron Hospital (MGH) champions accessibility, diversity and equal opportunity through the creation of an inclusive and diverse work environment. At Michael Garron Hospital, we strive to be an equitable and inclusive employer. We encourage candidates from Black, First Nations, Métis and Inuit, racialized and LGBTQ2S+ communities, people of colour, women, people with disabilities and individuals who identify with the diverse communities that we serve, to join the MGH team.

We are committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC). Should you require an accommodation at any stage ofthe recruitment process, please let us know how we can work with you to meet your needs. Employees interested in the above position are requested to complete an Internal Application Form F-525 and submit it to Human Resources along with the most recent resume prior to the closing date and time indicated in order to beconsidered for this position.

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