Clinical Resource Leader (Educator) - NICU

Position Overview

The Clinical Resource Leader (CRL) – Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) provides expert leadership in neonatal nursing practice, education, and quality improvement within Level II/III neonatal intensive care. The role advances clinical excellence through the design, implementation, and evaluation of evidence-based education and practice supports that enable staff to deliver safe, high-quality, family-integrated neonatal care.

The CRL holds a dual-reporting relationship to ensure strong integration between NICU program priorities and hospital-wide nursing practice and education standards. In partnership with the Director, Maternal / Newborn / Child, the CRL supports NICU-specific practice, quality, and operational priorities. In partnership with the Director, Nursing Practice & Education, the CRL ensures alignment with nursing standards, education frameworks, competency expectations, and evidence-informed practice across the organization.

The CRL functions as a neonatal clinical expert, educator, coach, and change agent, supporting nurses and interprofessional team members in developing advanced competence, confidence, and clinical judgement in the delivery of complex neonatal intensive care.

Education

• Undergraduate degree in Nursing (required)
• Master's degree in nursing, Education, or a related Health Discipline (required)
• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (General Class)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (required)
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Provider certification (required)
• NRP Instructor certification (required or willingness to obtain within 6 months of hire)
• Recognized Neonatal Intensive Care course required.
• Adult Education certification is considered an asset
• Breastfeeding course preferred.

Experience

• Minimum five (5) years recent clinical experience in a Level II or Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit required.
• Demonstrated experience functioning in a clinical educator, professional practice, or advanced practice nurse educator–equivalent role
• Strong knowledge of neonatal standards of practice, high-acuity care, and family-integrated care models
• Demonstrated expertise in adult learning theory and experience designing, delivering, and evaluating clinical education
• Experience using simulation, eLearning, or innovative educational strategies (asset)
• Strong communication, facilitation, coaching, and change leadership skills
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with diverse interprofessional stakeholders
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and complex initiatives
• Demonstrated commitment to professional development and continuous practice improvement
• Good work and attendance record required.
• All employees of Michael Garron Hospital (MGH),a division of Toronto East Health Network (TEHN) [formerly Toronto East General Hospital (TEGH)] agree to work within the legislated practices of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of Ontario.
• All employees of MGH are responsible to contribute toa transparent culture of patient and staff safety by adhering to and abiding by patient and staff safety policies and procedures set by MGH.
• All employees are accountable for protecting the psychological health and safety of themselves and their co-workers through adherence to MGH's policies and practices.