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Lead, Practice Based Research and Innovation
Scarborough Health NetworkLead role focusing on Practice Based Research and Innovation for Scarborough Health Network. Developing strategies to improve patient care through quality improvement and research engagement across various health professions.
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in leading practice-based research initiatives and quality improvement methodologies within healthcare settings, with a strong focus on research design, grant writing, and academic publishing. Capable of fostering collaboration and mentorship among nursing and allied health professionals to enhance research capacity and patient care.
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PhD In NursingQuality Improvement MethodologiesResearch Design And MethodologiesGrant Writing And Funding AcquisitionProject Management
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Hard Skills
Research DesignQuality Improvement FrameworksQuantitative ResearchQualitative ResearchMixed-Methods ResearchImplementation ScienceEthical Research PracticesData EvaluationKnowledge TranslationScholarly Writing
Soft Skills
CoachingMentorshipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime Management
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft Office Products
Certifications & Qualifications
Current Registration With CNO
Industry Keywords
Practice-Based Research NetworksTranslational ResearchQuality Improvement ResearchInterprofessional CollaborationAcademic Partnerships
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead the development and implementation of SHNRI’s Practice‑Based Research and Innovation (PBRI) strategy, aligned with SHNRI’s three‑pillar strategic plan and SHN organizational priorities
- Advance Practice‑Based Research Networks (PBRNs) to support translational research that improves patient care across clinical settings
- Embed Quality Improvement Research (QIR) into clinical practice by standardizing review processes, supporting co‑design, and aligning QI initiatives with research strategy
- Partner with Quality & Safety teams to integrate QI methodologies into nursing‑led and allied health research initiatives
- Provide coaching, education, and mentorship to nursing, allied health, and clinical staff in research design, methodology, QIR, knowledge translation, and scholarly writing
- Build research capacity through workshops, design‑thinking programs, and innovation initiatives to foster practice‑based scholarship and leadership development
- Establish and maintain academic partnerships to support collaborative research, student engagement, and knowledge exchange
- Represent nursing and allied health research interests on interprofessional committees, research ethics boards, and external academic forums
- Lead practice‑based research initiatives across the hospital network
- Track, evaluate, and report PBRI research activities, outcomes, funding, and publications aligned with SHNRI performance metrics
- Promote dissemination of research findings through peer‑reviewed publications, conferences, and internal knowledge‑sharing platforms
Requirements
What you’ll need- PhD or equivalent in Nursing, Quality Improvement, Implementation Science, Health Systems Research, Public Health, or a related field
- Current registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) or the appropriate regulatory college for the discipline
- Minimum 4–5 years of leadership, advanced practice, or formal training experience in a research, quality improvement, or academic role within a healthcare setting
- Demonstrated experience designing, leading, and evaluating research and/or quality improvement initiatives
- Proven knowledge and application of ethical research practices, grant writing, and academic publishing
- Strong expertise in research design and methodologies, including quantitative, qualitative, mixed-methods, and implementation science approaches
- Advanced knowledge of quality improvement frameworks and methodologies (e.g., PDSA, Lean, Six Sigma, Model for Improvement)
- Demonstrated success in grant writing and securing competitive funding from peer-reviewed and non-peer-reviewed sources (e.g., CIHR, provincial agencies, industry-sponsored investigator-initiated grants)
- Superb experience in prioritization, investment decisions, operating model design, and risk mitigation, and able to advise on strategic trade-offs.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the capacity to effectively communicate complex information
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Products
- Advanced Project management and problem-solving skills
- Exceptional organizational, planning, and time management skills
Benefits
Comp & perks- Defined Benefit pension plan through the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan
- Comprehensive insured benefits package including health and dental benefits
- New Graduate Initiative Enroute Program
- Critical Care Sponsorship Program
- Employee Discount and Incentive Programs
- Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
- Recognition events
- Leadership Development and Learning Programs
- Tuition Assistance Program