Headwaters Health
Care Centre. One Community, Caring Together.
We are a dedicated team of professionals focused on providing the best care possible for our patients, families, and caregivers. We work together to care for the whole person from hospital to home.
We are looking for a Clinical Educator, ED/ICU to work with our Interprofessional Practice Department to help us continue in our mission to serve our community with Kindness, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork.
Position Responsibilities:
The successful applicant will perform the duties expected of a Clinical Educator, ED/ICU within Interprofessional Practice Department
The Clinical Nurse Educator leads and supports quality care outcomes through educational program planning, collaboration with members of the interprofessional team, to enhance knowledge, skills, and professionalism of clinical staff. The primary role of the Clinical Nurse Educator is to facilitate a learning environment where evidence-based knowledge is translated via education to optimize the patient’s outcomes and experiences.
The Clinical Nurse Educator practices in accordance with relevant legislation/standards, meeting the legal and ethical requirements of the profession. This role may be subject to changes as priorities in the organization shift.
- Act as a mentor in clinical decision making.
- Lead and facilitate clinical questioning, decision making, and critical thinking among staff.
- Role model positive attitudes and good work values.
- Facilitate staff participation in initiatives which promote the profession.
- Encourage, promote, and facilitate continuous learning to constantly improve clinical practice.
- Create an environment that encourages professional development while incorporating a novice to expert approach.
- Promote maintenance of confidentiality.
- Support ongoing development of professional and educational institution skills through reflective practice
- Liaise with external professional organizations as necessary
- Promote a positive environment for learning and professional development.
- Provide education opportunities on clinical practice and skills for staff.
- Act as an education consultant for clinical staff.
- Address unit specific education issues and provide educational needs assessment and analysis.
- Incorporate adult learning principles in the planning, design, delivery, and evaluation of educational programs using multiple methodologies.
- Research and prepare education materials using a variety of different media.
- Facilitate learning transfer to the practice setting.
- Act as a mentor and facilitate staff involvement in unit presentations, research projects, etc.
- Provide leadership in facilitating clinical practice changes at the unit, hospital, and corporate level, in collaboration with members of the interprofessional team.
- Liaise with community agencies regarding clinical practices.
- Consult with clinical staff and interprofessional teams on complex education or patient care needs.
- Consult with managers/directors regarding practice issues and education needs of clinical staff.
- Consult and participate on a variety of interprofessional hospital committees.
- Consult and participate in corporate initiatives.
Education:
- Baccalaureate degree in Nursing required
- Master’s degree in Nursing from a recognized university required
- Post degree education in Critical Care and/or Emergency Nursing required
- Certification in Critical Care nursing and/or Emergency Nursing required
- Preparation in Adult Education/Teaching and Training Adults preferred
- Current BLS certification required
- ACLS certification required
- TNCC certification required
- NRP certification required
- ENPC certification required
- CTAS certification required and commitment to obtain CTAS instructor status within 6 months
- Successful completion of a recognized leadership certificate or equivalent an asset
Experience:
Minimum of 5 years recent clinical practice experience in Critical Care settings (e.g. ICU or ED) required
Minimum 3-5 years’ experience as clinical educator in an acute care setting preferred
Minimum of 2 years Team Leader/Resource nurse/ Charge nurse experience required
Current or recent experience related to mentorship or education of novice staff in Critical Care settings required
Competencies:
- Current registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
Other:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to manage change and to foster an environment that promotes professional development
- Computer literacy
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to handle multiple projects at one time
- Excellent problem solving and critical thinking skills
- Familiarity with pertinent legislation related to health care providers and institutions
- Demonstrated ability to energize, coach, and support
- Available to work all shifts
- Experience working with medical directives
Hiring Salary Range: $54.08-$61.60
Position Length: The duration of this temporary position is approximately 12 months.
Why Headwaters?
Our values are more than words, they are what define and connect us. They determine how we work, how we behave, and how we relate to our patients, their families, and caregivers as well as to everyone who is part of the Headwaters community.
We offer a wide range of employee perks, for information on our comprehensive benefits package, please visit Headwaters Health Care Centre - Careers at Headwaters