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Clinical Leader Development, Pediatric Perioperative Care Unit and ServicesReq ID: 195799 Department/Program: Day Surgery & Recovery Room, Children's Surgical & Critical CareLocation: HalifaxType of Employment: Temporary Hourly FT (100% FTE) until 02/14/2026Start Date: ASAPUnion Status: NSNU Nursing, Nursing Bargaining UnitCompensation: $42.6131 - $54.0593/hourClosing Date: January 26, 2025 (Applications are accepted until 23:59 Atlantic Time)The OpportunityReporting to the Manager, Pediatric Perioperative Services, the Clinical Leader Development (CLD) acts as a resource to interdisciplinary team members by identifying, prioritizing, implementing and evaluating strategies that support competency development and maintenance of team members. The CLD facilitates a learning environment whereby team members are supported to work to their full scope of practice and/or scope of employment. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:Facilitates ongoing orientation (multi-disciplinary) and learning for new and transferring staff, as well as learner placement initiatives.Demonstrates support and commitment to professional development.Mentors team members through supporting, teaching, role modeling and coaching.Mentors preceptors in performance review process for new staff.Identifies clinical issues requiring staff education and works collaboratively with the Manager, Perioperative Team Members, Clinical Leaders and Anesthesia Assistant Team Leader to address learning needs.Role models professional practice and promotes safe practice.Acts as a clinical resource for staff in patient/family care issues.Responsible and accountable for the application of the nursing process in the delivery of family centered care consistent with the philosophy, objectives, vision and mission of the IWK Health Centre.Hours of Work7.5 hours Monday Friday (flexibility required)Your QualificationsRegistered, or eligible to be registered, with Nova Scotia College of Nursing required.Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required (candidates with commensurate experience and education will be considered).Minimum of one (1) year of recent clinical nursing experience in a pediatric perioperative setting required.Current successful completion of a Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada Basic Life Support Level (BLS) Program within the last 12 months, or successful completion of a BLS Renewal Challenge Certificate, required.PALS course required or willing to obtain prior to the start date of assignment.Current certification in appropriate BELC (Beyond Entry Level Competencies) required.Recent experience with preceptor role an asset.Recent leadership experience is an asset.Demonstrated ability to lead in a busy, fast-paced environment required.CNA Certification in perianesthesia nursing an asset.Demonstrated commitment to lifelong learning required.Completed continuing education in adult education/learning, leadership or team training an asset.Demonstrated time management, communication (verbal & written), organizational and interpersonal skills required.Demonstrated leadership, delegation, critical thinking and problem-solving skills involving innovation/creativity in solution development.Proven team building, leadership, and goal development and evaluation skills.Competencies in other languages considered an asset.Thank you for your interest in IWK Health.Please note that we only contact applicants selected for interview/testing. If we invite you to participate in an assessment process (such as an interview or testing) you have the right to request accommodation. Please discuss your needs when invited to the assessment process.This is a Nursing bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.An offer of employment is conditional upon the completion and satisfactory results of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials. #J-18808-Ljbffr