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.

• 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

• 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,…