Clinical Scholar

Oak Valley Health

. Support all Oak Valley Health hospital sites in a centralized clinical scholar role .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeMarkham • CanadaMid-LevelSenior💰 CA$41 - CA$59 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in clinical education and mentorship, with a strong focus on patient- and family-centred care, quality improvement, and individualized learning plans. Proficient in managing competing priorities and collaborating effectively with interprofessional teams and leadership.

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Current Registration With The College Of Nurses Of OntarioMinimum 5-7 Years Of Recent Clinical ExperienceClinical Instructor Or Nurse Educator ExperienceSkills In Assessing Learning Needs And Developing Learning PlansProficiency With Clinical Documentation Systems

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Hard Skills

Clinical ExpertiseCritical Care ExperiencePatient-Centred CareLearning Needs AssessmentLearning Plan DevelopmentClinical Documentation SystemsMS OfficeMeditechQuality ImprovementEvidence-Based Guidelines

Soft Skills

Outstanding Oral And Written CommunicationRelationship BuildingLeadershipChange ManagementConflict ResolutionCritical ThinkingProblem-SolvingSelf-DirectedHighly Motivated

Certifications & Qualifications

Registration With The College Of Nurses Of Ontario

Industry Keywords

CNO Standards Of PracticeCNO Entry To Practice CompetenciesProfessional Nursing StandardsInterprofessional CollaborationPatient And Family-Centred Care

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support all Oak Valley Health hospital sites in a centralized clinical scholar role
Work Monday–Sunday on 10-hour shifts, with flexibility based on operational needs
Travel to the Reactivation Care Centre and Uxbridge is required
Support clinical learners and orient new staff
Assess learning needs and develop and evaluate individualized learning plans
Mentor learners and staff while providing objective, diplomatic, and confidential guidance
Collaborate with patients, families, interprofessional teams, and leadership
Contribute to patient- and family-centred care, quality improvement, and professional development
Manage changing schedules and multiple competing priorities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) in good standing
Minimum 5-7 years of recent clinical experience, with demonstrated expertise in at least one specialty area; critical care/specialty experience is an asset
Recognized as a clinical expert in area of practice with strong knowledge, skill and judgment aligned with CNO Standards of Practice and evidence-based guidelines
Previous experience as a clinical instructor, nurse educator, preceptor, charge nurse, working with clinical learners or orienting new staff
Familiarity with CNO Entry to Practice Competencies and professional nursing standards
Demonstrated excellence in patient- and family-centred care
Skills in assessing learning needs, developing and evaluating learning plans, and supporting individualized progress
Outstanding oral and written communication skills, including supportive and difficult conversations
Self-directed and highly motivated
Ability to build relationships and work collaboratively with patients, families, interprofessional teams, and leadership
Strong leadership, change management, conflict resolution, and professional judgment
Excellent critical thinking, problem-solving, prioritization, and ability to manage competing priorities
Proficiency with clinical documentation systems and computer applications, including MS Office and Meditech
Commitment to continuous learning, professional development, and quality improvement
Excellent attendance record
Willingness to work all shifts, including days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays