Clinical Practice Leader - Violence Prevention

Humber River Health is recruiting a Clinical Practice Leader, as the Organization Lead on Violence Prevention. 

At Humber River Health we continue to advance the important role we play as we advocate for healthcare initiatives in the diverse community we serve.  The Clinical Practice Leader, Organization Lead, Violence Prevention is at the forefront as they optimize the use of real time data, predictive analytics and professional expertise to continuously improve quality and safety of the organization. Through their ability to lead, consult and advise health professionals in accordance with legal, regulatory, professional standards, policies and practice guidelines with a primary focus on achieving excellence in patient care by being a high reliability Health.

The Organizational Lead, Violence Prevention is accountable for the development, execution and monitoring of the HRH Violence Prevention Strategy.

The Organization Lead facilitates and supports continuous learning, professional development, and service excellence through education, coaching and mentoring of Staff, Physicians and Volunteers. Reporting to the Program Director, Mental Health & Addictions the Clinical Practice Leader provides leadership and expertise to support quality excellence in by planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating programs related to Violence Prevention.

Are you a passionate advancing the goals and objectives of the Hospital by serving as a change agent, expert clinician and collaborator and achieving consistently high-quality, safe patient care as Clinical Practice Leader? If yes, we invite you to read the details below, then apply.

Responsibilities:

• In partnership with the Program Directors, develop, execute and monitor the HRH Violence Prevention Strategy
• Model excellence in clinical practice and professional development  
• Promote the development of interdisciplinary teams related to the management of workplace violence
• Provide at the shoulder support to teams regarding the management of aggressive behaviours.
• In partnership with Occupational Health & Safety, review data, determine trends and develop strategies for violence reduction
• Design learning needs assessments and develop educational programs to support these needs
• Develop continuous educations programs to keep staff updated with new practices, skills and certifications

Requirements:

• Undergraduate Degree in Nursing, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy or Respiratory Therapy
• Masters of Business Administration, Health Administration or equivalent
• Review data, determine trends and develop strategies for violence reduction
• Current BCLS and Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (CPI) certification required, or willingness to obtain in 3 months
• Minimum of 5 years recent experience in healthcare
• Previous experience in an adult educator/Clinical Practice Leader role
• Experience in adult education principles that address facets of learning needs assessment
• Experience in the design, delivery and evaluation of educational programs
• Excellent verbal, written and computer skills
• Highly developed knowledge of team facilitation skills, change management and continuous quality improvements.
• Ability to be self-directed in fast paced environment
• Highly developed customer service approach
• The ability to work independently and in a team environment. Excellent organizational skills
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Instructor certification an asset
• Excellent attendance and discipline free record required 

Why Humber? Why Now?

Humber River Health is on an exciting transformation journey of redefining patient care, as we leverage the most advanced technologies to enhance all aspects of delivering high-quality, safe care. We continue to build a people-centered workplace with excellent staff and physician engagement by hiring passionate, diverse and inclusive healthcare professionals. People who care and encompass our values of Compassion, Professionalism and Respect. People who are committed to making a positive difference.

Humber River Health is a member of the Toronto Academic Health Science Network (TAHSN), which is a dynamic network of academic health organizations providing leading edge research, teaching and clinical care.

We have collaborated with TAHSN member institutions in addressing the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. Our membership in TAHSN supports our strategic pillar of advancing Humber River Health as a community academic Health.

Why? Because at Humber River Health, we know it is our people and our ability to innovate that allows us to consistently deliver a great patient experience and the best quality outcomes. After all, we are the Health that believes exceptional care...healthier community.

 This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by the employee within this position. However, the actual responsibilities, duties, qualifications and experience may vary. Employee may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. Information contained in this job posting/description is subject to change.

 Humber River Health is committed to inclusion and diversity. We believe that diversity drives our culture of innovation. By bringing together a variety of different perspectives, it fuels our creative thinking, generates new ideas and creates solutions designed to address tomorrow's healthcare challenges today. We take pride in providing professional development and career advancement opportunities for our employees including minorities, women, veterans and individuals with physical and developmental disabilities. We also provide accommodation to applicants and all of our employees - from hire to retire.