Clinical Placement Coordinator - UHN, Toronto

Role overview

Explore University Health Network careers and secure rewarding University Health Network jobs Toronto. The University Health Network is seeking a Clinical Placement Coordinator for healthcare jobs Toronto. The Michener Institute is publicly funded by the Ministry of Health and is a respectful, caring and inclusive workplace committed to championing accessibility, diversity, and equal opportunity.

Key duties

In this clinical position, you will manage operational workflows, engage with clinical partners, and support students through the following responsibilities:

• Lead the recruitment and confirmation of clinical placements by engaging with clinical sites and healthcare providers
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to ensure prospective placements meet programmatic needs and professional requirements
• Coordinate and support the placement of eligible students by establishing timelines and overseeing the clinical selection process
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with existing clinical partners and explore new partnerships to expand clinical opportunities in collaboration with Clinical Liaison Officers from the assigned program areas
• Collaborate with the OCE Administrative Assistant to initiate affiliation agreements with new clinical partners and ensure affiliation agreements are in place prior to the start of clinical placements
• Collaborative with the Student Success Network to manage and implement placement-related accommodations
• Deliver clinical orientation presentations and communicate effectively with students regarding the placement process, clinical requirements, timelines, deadlines, policies, procedures, clinical assignments, and placement-related issues and challenges
• Liaise with clinical sites on all issues relating to the placement of Michener students, including onboarding requirements, placement arrangements, clinical clearance status, and Michener policies and procedures
• Document and organize data related to clinical placements
• Engage as a member of the OCE team to contribute to strategic planning, placement-related outreach activities, and the improvement of processes and operations
• Provide clinical updates to various internal and external partners and share placement-related data for accreditation and program review purposes

Who we're looking for

Candidates seeking employment within our teams must meet specific educational, experiential, and professional requirements:

• Post-secondary degree or diploma
• 3 years of clinical practice experience or equivalent
• Ability to manage multiple competing demands in a rapidly changing environment
• Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with internal and external partners
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational, planning, and scheduling skills, as well as attention to detail
• Proven leadership, negotiation, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team
• Familiarity with or experience working in healthcare or clinical education strongly preferred
• Experience in work-integrated or experiential learning is an asset

Why you'll love it here

The Michener Institute is publicly funded by the Ministry of Health and functions as a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace. The organization is deeply committed to championing accessibility, diversity, and equal opportunity for all employees and applicants.