Director of Interprofessional Practice & Education

Overview and Purpose of the Role
Reporting to the Chief of Operations and Chief Nursing Officer and as an integral member of the leadership and patient care team, the Director of Interprofessional Practice & Education provides strategic leadership to advance collaborative clinical practice and professional development across nursing and allied health disciplines. This role is responsible for fostering a culture of evidence-based care, interprofessional collaboration, and continuous learning to ensure the highest standards of patient care.

The incumbent oversees the development and implementation of professional practice frameworks, education programs, and competency initiatives that support clinical excellence and organizational priorities. Working closely with clinical leaders, educators, and academic partners, the Director drives innovation in practice and education to enhance quality outcomes and staff engagement.

Key

Duties & Responsibilities

Leadership & Strategy:
Provide visionary leadership for nursing and allied health teams, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and regulatory standards

Leadership & Strategy:
Develop and implement strategies to advance professional practice and interprofessional collaboration across clinical disciplines

Leadership & Strategy:
Lead initiatives to enhance patient safety, quality of care, and evidence-based practice

Professional Practice:
Establish and maintain clinical practice standards, policies, and procedures for nursing and allied health services

Professional Practice:
Promote a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and clinical excellence

Professional Practice:
Ensure compliance with accreditation, licensing, and professional regulatory requirements

Education & Development:
Oversee professional development programs, including orientation, continuing education, and competency assessments for nursing and allied health staff

Education & Development:
Collaborate with academic partners to support student placements and clinical education

Education & Development:
Champion lifelong learning and leadership development within clinical teams

Operational Oversight:
Manage resources and budgets for nursing, pharmacy, and diagnostic imaging departments

Operational Oversight:
Monitor performance metrics, patient outcomes, and operational efficiency

Operational Oversight:
Drive innovation in clinical workflows and technology adoption

Collaboration & Engagement:
Foster strong relationships with physicians, administrative leaders, and external stakeholders

Collaboration & Engagement:
Serve as a key liaison for interprofessional practice initiatives and organizational committees

Corporate Responsibilities:
Participate in all mandatory training requirements and work in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations, company policies and procedures, as well as established industry guidelines

Corporate Responsibilities:
Be responsible for and ensure that all staff supervised are trained and work in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations, Schroeder Ambulatory Centre Policies and Procedures, as well as established industry guidelines

Skills & Qualifications

Undergraduate or Master’s Degree in Nursing or a recognized equivalent is preferred

Regulated Health Professional with current registration in good standing (CNO and/or MRTO)

Completion of a Registered Nurses Program is required

Minimum 5 years of RN experience, including recent and relevant experience in nursing leadership, advanced practice, or a comparable role is required

Demonstrated theoretical and practical experience in adult education

Experience in educational program planning, development, and evaluation is preferred

Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS), Level II – Basic Rescuer certification is required

Specialty certification relevant to area of responsibility is required

Strong teaching and adult learning facilitation skills is an asset

Membership in a related professional association or interest group preferred

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey complex information to diverse audiences,…