Company Description
Here’s your opportunity to join a growing company in the rapidly evolving health care sector. We are currently seeking a clinical leader with expertise in professional practice, evidence-based care, and nursing excellence to join us as Professional Practice and BPSO Lead. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the organization’s Best Practice Spotlight Organization (BPSO) initiatives in partnership with the Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario (RNAO), while advancing clinical standards, interprofessional collaboration, and continuous learning across our homecare programs.
If you are passionate about transforming care through best practices, empowering clinical teams, and driving quality improvement, we want you on our team.
With over 40 years of experience delivering innovative home health care and specialized services, Spectrum Health Care is blazing a trail of positive health system change. If you are a clinical quality and safety leader with a commitment to continuous improvement, we want you on our team.
Job Description
Provide leadership in advancing professional nursing and interprofessional practice across the organization
Support staff and leaders in interpreting and applying standards of practice, scope of practice, and ethical decision-making
Collaborate with clinical leaders to develop and implement policies, procedures, and clinical guidelines that reflect evidence-based practice.
Champion a culture of professional excellence, clinical accountability, and reflective practice
Lead the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the organization’s BPSO designation in partnership with RNAO
Facilitate the selection, implementation, and sustainability of RNAO Best Practice Guidelines (BPGs) across homecare teams
Coordinate BPSO committees, champions, and workgroups to promote engagement and adoption of best practices
Prepare and submit required progress reports, outcome data, and success stories to RNAO and internal stakeholders
Develop strategies to scale and spread best practice innovations across the organization
Develop and deliver educational programs and workshops to strengthen clinical competence, professional judgment, and best practice implementation.
Mentor clinical educators, nurses, and interprofessional staff in evidence-based practice and change management
Support orientation and ongoing professional development programs to align with BPSO and professional practice priorities
Partner with the Quality and Risk teams to embed best practices into quality improvement, patient safety, and outcome measurement frameworks.
Analyze data to identify trends, measure the impact of practice changes, and inform continuous improvement
Contribute to the development of quality indicators related to clinical practice, nursing excellence, and client outcomes
Collaborate with internal departments, regional partners, Ontario Health at Home, and external stakeholders to align practice standards
Act as a professional role model and advocate for homecare nursing and interprofessional practice
Represent the organization at external forums, professional networks, and BPSO learning events.
Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BScN) required; Master’s degree in Nursing, Education, or Health Administration preferred
Current Certificate of Registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO)
Experience: Minimum of 5 years of progressive clinical leadership experience in community or homecare settings
Demonstrated experience with RNAO BPSO implementation or evidence-based practice initiatives
Proven success in leading professional practice programs, education, or quality improvement projects
In-depth understanding of nursing and interprofessional practice standards, quality improvement, and change management
Strong knowledge of RNAO Best Practice Guidelines and the BPSO framework
Excellent facilitation, coaching, and communication skills
Ability to analyze data, interpret outcomes, and translate evidence into practice.
Travel to homecare branches as required
May require flexible hours to support clinical operations and staff education
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Additional Information
Spectrum Health Care is thrilled to be named one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies. This award recognizes top companies across Canada for overall performance, sustained growth, strategy, capabilities and innovation, culture and commitment, and leadership. Click here to learn more about this esteemed honour.
We thank all applicants, however, only those individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.
In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act 2005, upon request, support will be provided for accommodations throughout the recruitment process.
If you require accommodation because of disability through the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at ([email protected]) for assistance.
Spectrum Health Care is committed to fostering, cultivating and building a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion within our organization. We strive to attract, engage and develop a workforce that reflects the diverse communities that we serve and we know a diverse workforce is key to the growth and success of our organization.
