Clinical Mentor - Nurse III

QUALIFICATIONS
* Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing or Psychiatric Nursing
* Eligible for active practicing licensure as a Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse with applicable regulatory body in the province of Manitoba
* Certification in Adult Education
* A minimum of three (3) years of recent applicable clinical nursing experience specific to the unit or program required
* For specialty areas, a minimum of five (5) years of recent applicable clinical nursing experience specific to the unit or program required
* Experience as a preceptor, facilitator or mentor within the last three (3) years
* Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Training as delineated in Prairie Mountain Health Policy PPG-00002 CPR Training
* Province of Manitoba Class 5 Drivers Licence, or equivalent from province of residence, and access to a personal vehicle to provide service within Prairie Mountain Health
* Proficiency with Microsoft programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint), as well as Internet applications and other Information Technology
* Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to work independently
* Demonstrated problem solving and decision making skills
* Demonstrated flexibility to facilitate changes in techniques and procedures in a changing environment
* Demonstrated knowledge and competence of skills and concepts related to the position
* Demonstrated communication skills
* Ability to respect and promote confidentiality
* Ability to perform the duties of the position on a regular basis
* Ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population
* Ability to work effectively and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, clients and within interdisciplinary team

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Clinical Manager(s), and in collaboration with Clinical Educators and Clinical Resource Nurses, the primary function of the Clinical Mentor will be to act as a guide, role model, and advisor who facilitates debriefings, and shares practical, day to day, applied knowledge with other nurses. Clinical Mentors will primarily be responsible for providing rapid, just in time clinical mentorship on the unit, department, or program. They will also work in conjunction with nurse educators to provide on-going guidance to ensure competence in the area of practice. The Clinical Mentor supports nurse(s) through a mentoring process that promotes the delivery of high-quality nursing care. The Clinical Mentor orientates, supports and promotes education and develops staff to ensure competence and ability to fulfill specified responsibilities. They support nurses to ensure a smooth transition into new areas or levels of practice and the work environment. The Clinical Mentor integrates knowledge, skills and experience to meet the clinical needs and social adjustment needs of all team members. They serve as a positive role model of excellence in professional practice, demonstrating a positive attitude and a commitment to the vision, values, and goals of the unit/facility/region, and promote an interprofessional, patient-centered approach to care based on best available research evidence. The incumbent fosters growth of the new or developing staff member within an effective mentoring relationship while supporting self-learning objectives

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Overview:

Patient Care/Clinical Practice

1. Provides safe and effective patient care
2. Promotes principles of interprofessional team practice by engaging team members with mutual respect, shared values and collaborating with all team members relative to patient care
3. Provides guidance for interactions within the interprofessional team in the development of individualized patient care plans and coordination of care
4. Demonstrates effective communication skills with colleagues, patients, and families
5. Demonstrates ability to problem-solve in complex situations and effectively manage rapidly changing situations
6. Demonstrates effective collaboration, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills
7. Demonstrates an approachable and welcoming demeanor
8. Demonstrates accountability and effective decision-making in the delivery of patient care and support of colleagues
9. Assists staff to develop clinical skills and develop comfort within the team
10. Communicates with staff, educator, and clinical manager to promote staff development and safe functioning
11. Demonstrates ability to facilitate effective debriefing following difficult or challenging clinical situations
12. Promotes adherence to facility/unit policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines including documentation of occurrences/patient safety events
    Facilitator/Mentor:
13. Works alongside the nurses who are either new to the unit or those who are progressing their skills, sharing the management of their patient assignment, and mentoring them to consolidate their skills and develop confidence and independence in their clinical practice
14. Utilizes adult education principles to reinforce educational material presented during clinical orientation and supports practice and development of proficiency
15. Supports evidence informed, reflective practice and skill development
16. Works to develop and implement nursing practice standards to support safe, quality care on a consistent basis, focusing on nursing assessment, care planning, interventions, documentation, and evaluation of care as a nursing professional and in collaboration with professional colleagues
17. Monitors nurses’ development through mentoring
18. Provides feedback to all stakeholders related to onboarding, continuing education/training and competency development/assessment of nursing staff
    Department Staff Member and Member of Hospital Team:
19. Works as a professional nurse within an interprofessional team
20. Demonstrates a positive attitude, effective communication and team relationships, and serves as a positive role model of nursing professionalism
    Professional Nursing Leadership:
21. Actively address patient safety risks and escalates concerns or issues to their supervisor
22. Displays respect, patience, and active listening skills
23. Demonstrates a positive attitude, enthusiasm, optimism, commitment, and energy about the work environment, the profession of nursing, and the process of mentoring
24. Expresses belief in the value and potential of others
25. Demonstrates the ability to inspire a shared vision, a commitment to the goals of the team, a willingness to challenge process, and the ability to act as a positive change agent within the workplace
26. Actively engages in personal and professional growth through self-directed learning and professional development
27. Ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population
    Education:
28. In collaboration with the Clinical Manager(s), plans and coordinates the clinical activities of staff in a manner that promotes optimal patient care while supporting the transition of the staff member through a new role or skill level
29. In collaboration with the Clinical Manager(s), identifies and supports strategies to meet ongoing educational needs of all unit staff members
30. Demonstrates strong coaching skills to foster growth of the new staff member while providing honest and constructive feedback
31. Promotes and supports the unit staff who are in preceptor or mentorship relationships with students or new staff
32. Promotes participation of all unit staff members in educational and professional development opportunities
    Research:
33. Participates in the ongoing evaluation of the Clinical Mentor role, based on established outcome criteria
34. Contributes to the research process by supporting and promoting the implementation of research projects
    Quality Improvement:
35. Promotes and participates in quality improvement activities and projects within the unit
    Other:
36. Promotes safety awareness among staff and identifies potentially unsafe workplace practices, implementing appropriate interventions as required
37. Performs other duties as may be required, consistent with the responsibilities of the position.