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.

Experience

• A minimum of five (5) years of recent NICU clinical nursing experience required.
• Demonstrated clinical competence required.
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal communication skills required.
• Experience as a preceptor, facilitator or mentor within the last three (3) years preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with effective collaboration within and between programs, agencies and services preferred.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Graduate from an approved Registered Nursing education program required.
• Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing preferred.
• Certification in Adult Education an asset.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Responsible to maintain and provide proof of active registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba (CRNM) and be a member in good standing.
• Active participation in professional associations e.g. Association of Regulated Nurses of Manitoba (ARNM) preferred.
• Successful completion and on-going renewal of the Neonatal Resuscitation Program at a time scheduled by the employer or at a time mutually agreed upon between the nurse and the employer required.

Qualifications and Skills

• Knowledge of computer systems and proficiency in the use of word processing, email and internet software required.
• Scope of practice as documented in the Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA).
• Demonstrates commitment to ongoing personal and professional growth.
• Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrates ability to prioritize care for an individual patient or group of patients.
• Demonstrates ability to respond to a variety of simultaneous demands.
• Demonstrates ability to establish collegial, professional working relationships with superiors and peers.
• Demonstrates ability to create an environment conducive to learning and team building.
• Demonstrates leadership ability.
• Demonstrates ability to function independently with minimal direction.
• Demonstrates effective organizational, interpersonal, critical thinking, creative problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Demonstrates ability to initiate, support and implement change.

Applicants will be assessed against the following selection criteria, as applicable to the position:

1. Experience, education, patient care and clinical knowledge/skills, leadership skills, communication and interpersonal skills, critical thinking and problem-solving skills, quality improvement, teaching skills, research knowledge, professional development and seniority.
2. Current reference(s) may be required upon request.
3. Applicants are required to submit a letter of application including a current resume.

Physical Requirements

Not applicable