Job Description

• Newly graduated nurses
• Internationally Educated Nurses
• Nurses transitioning into new roles or units

• Practice in accordance with the standards set by the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) and the various organizational standards and policies.
• Provide unit-based mentorship and at-the-elbow support to newly hired or transitioning nurses.
• Champion and support the integration of evidence-based practices and patient safety initiatives into daily clinical care.
• Facilitate formal and informal learning opportunities, such as (but not limited to) organizational orientation activities, on-unit huddles, one-on-one coaching sessions, bedside teaching, and reflective practice.
• Collaborate with unit leadership, Professional Practice, and Clinical Nurse Educators to identify gaps in knowledge or practice, support orientation and onboarding processes, monitor progress and provide constructive feedback.
• Support the integration of best practices into daily workflows (e.g., medication scanning, therapeutic communication)
• Promote a culture of clinical excellence, continuous learning, and collaboration.
• Monitor, track, and support skill progression through direct observation, documentation, and feedback.
• Contribute to program evaluation activities, such as pre- and post-program assessments and regular reporting.
• Maintain a consistence presence on the unit(s), adjusting schedule as needed to support nurses across various shifts.
• Actively contribute to a respectful work environment that is conducive to The Royal’s Anti-Racism, Harassment and Discrimination-Free Workplace Policy. 
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing required. CPMHN(C) certification would be an asset.
• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) in good standing.
• Current BLS-CPR certificate.
• Minimum of five (5) years of recent frontline hospital clinical experience, ideally in mental health and addictions.
• Demonstrated leadership, communication, change management, and problem-solving skills
• Proven ability to provide clinical mentorship and training, including:
• Experience as a preceptor, mentor or clinical instructor
• Strong knowledge of CNO Standards, hospital protocols, and integration of best practices
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, critical thinking and decision-making skills.            
• Proven ability to work effectively with all members of the health care team.
• Expert level of clinical proficiency with Meditech functionality       
• English level A- is mandatory in oral expression, comprehension, reading and writing.
• Bilingual (French/English) level A- is considered an asset.