Company Bio

Southlake is building healthy communities through outstanding care, innovative partnerships, and amazing people. We deliver a wide range of healthcare services to the communities of northern York Region and southern Simcoe County. Our advanced regional programs include Cancer Care and Cardiac Care and serve a broader population across the northern GTA and into Simcoe-Muskoka.
Our team of nearly 6,000 staff, physicians, volunteers, students and Patient and Family Advisors are committed to creating an environment where the best experiences happen. As a recognition of our commitment to quality and patient safety, we have received the highest distinction of Exemplary Standing from Accreditation Canada.
Job Summary
Reporting to the Manager Professional Practice, Skin and Wound and Student Placements, the Professional Practice Lead is responsible for the development, implementation and evaluation of systems that support professional practice for all of the regulated health professions as defined by Regulated Health Professionals Act (RHPA).
The Professional Practice Lead will also provide leadership for identified areas of expertise within the Professional Practice portfolio; they will lead the team in implementing best practices utilizing the patient and family centred care philosophy with both internal and external partners.
Qualifications

• Regulated Health Professional in good standing with their regulatory college.
• Bachelor’s Degree required
• Minimum three years recent, within the past three years,acute care clinical experience.
• Minimum one year recent, within the past three years, experience in a professional practice leadership role, preferred.
• Minimum one year recent, within the past three years, experience in providing clinical education and change management support utilizing adult education principles and evidence-based practice preferred.
• Membership in professional role-related association preferred.
• Demonstrated understanding of interprofessioanl collaboration and education.
• Demonstrated knowledge of applicable legislative such as the Public Hospitals Act and the Regulated Health Professional’s Act required.
• Proven experience of in the application of project management concepts, knowledge translation and change management required.
• Proven experience in needs assessment, analytical, problem-solving and documentation skills.
• Proven experience in the planning and implemenation of quality improvement projects.
• Systems level thinking and ability to think strategically.
• Ability to review and critically analyze literature and research and to apply findings and theoretical frameworks into clinical practice and standards of care.
• Demonstrated commitment to the principles of Patient and Family-Centred Care.
• Demonstrated ability to provide effective clinical practice leadership.
• Ability to work independently, be self-directed and particpate in/lead interprofessional teams.
• Demonstrated ability of strong interpersonal, communication (verbal and written), diplomacy, coaching facilitation and team building skills.
• Proven ability to facilitate ongoing staff development.
• Demonstrated commitment to professional development.
• Demonstrated conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to make independent decisions based on knowledge of current situations and sound judgement.
• Proficiency in working with Microsoft Office 365, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to manage data to produce statistics, metrics, scorecards and reports required.
• Experience engaging with staff/physicians/volunteers including patient and family advisors.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with strong multi-tasking ability.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Ability to produce high quality work with attention to detail.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Ability to use good judgement in assessing difficult situations with resourcefulness and strong problem solving skills.
• Ability to work well in a fast paced team environment.
• Polished, professional interpersonal skills with an ability to work effectively in a team environment and with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to perform the essential duties of the job.
• Proven attendance record.
• Demonstrates understanding and complies with Southlake policies and procedures.
• Fosters a safe and inclusive environment for all.
• Commitment to providing the best possible experience for our patients and families as well as our staff and volunteers.

Closing Statement

As a condition of employment, you are required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination to the Hospital’s Occupational Health and Safety department. Successful candidates will be required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination (two doses) from the Ontario Ministry of Health website or other authorized source directly to the Occupational Health and Safety department. In the event that you are unable to be vaccinated as a result of a ground protected under the Human Rights Code, you may submit a written explanation of the ground and any supporting documentation to determine if you are exempt from this requirement to the recruitment team. A recruitment representative may follow up with you for further information if necessary.
At Southlake, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live and serve, including those with disabilities. Southlake is committed to providing accommodations in all parts of the hiring process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.
It is the responsibility of all Southlake employees to work in a safe manner and promote health and safety in the workplace.
Primary Responsibilities

• Develop and implement processes related to professional practice throughout the hospital which support the implementation of interprofessional, evidence-based, patient and family-centred care delivery systems.
• Collaborate in the development and facilitation of interprofessional education and change management as it relates to project objectives.
• Assist with program planning, implementation, evaluation and sustainability of the Interprofessional Model of Care Redesign.
• Support the development of intiatives that advance corporate and program/service quality and utilization.
• Provide leadership on cross functional project teams that support identified corporate patient care as well as quality system changes in both clinical and non-clinical areas.
• Utilize continuous quality improvement methodologies in the analysis, evaluation and monitoring of project outcomes.
• Identify and implement strategies to translate and interpret research findings and theoretical frameworks into practice.
• Assist in facilitating an interprofessional collaboration approach to problem solving and decision making.
• Work with teams to ensure all professional scopes of practice are maximized.
• Act as a resource for questions related to scope of practice/scope of role and professional standards.
• Provide direction and support in the development of learning plans associated with Performance Development Plans.
• Support the implementation of Best Practice Guidelines and support the deliverables of being a Best Practice Spotlight Organization (BPSO).

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