Instructor – Clinical Nurse Educator

Your Opportunity:

AHS is dedicated to Enhancing Care in the Community, helping people be healthy, well and independent in their homes and communities. For more information https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/cc/Page15339.aspx. Edmonton Zone Continuing Care provides services through five main program areas: Home Living, Supportive Living, Facility Living, Transition Services and Palliative Care. The Instructor-Clinical Nurse Educator (CNE) is responsible for facilitating education based on principles of adult learning for staff in Continuing Care. The CNE assesses, designs, facilitates, coordinates and evaluates the implementation of education to promote clinical competence and the best possible client care. The CNE acts as a role model and resource to staff for professional development and clinical competency. This position works with an interdisciplinary team and consults with managers to determine learning needs and operational requirements. Supports new staff and encourages best practice related to nursing. Supports the use of RAI as a clinical assessment tool through the provision of RAI education, reviews, and one on one coaching and mentorship. Supports clinical service delivery. Supports the integration of Meditech and Omaha principles into nursing practice. Facilitates site based training and workshops. Attends home visits, clinic visits and case conferences with clinical staff. Provides leadership and expertise for nursing best practice. Chairs nursing meetings and committee meetings as required. Maintains competence in advanced clinical practice relevant to Home Living and acts as a consultant to staff/management regarding clinical issues. Influences and supports a culture of professional growth. Assists with the assessment of education needs of staff and the identification of appropriate learning resources.

Description:

As an Instructor, you will be an expert practitioner and key educator. You will take a leadership role in the planning, coordination, implementation and evaluation of education for nursing staff including orientation, compulsory and continuing education, and clinical development. You will collaborate with management and internal partners to promote standards of clinical, educational and evidence informed practice. You will play a key role in providing safe, quality patient and family centered care while reflecting the shared vision and values of AHS.

• Recovery Alberta: N
• Classification: Instructor EDM
• Union: United Nurses of Alberta
• Unit and Program: Home Living
• Primary Location: Plaza 124 Building
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: At or Out of (UNA only)
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 18-NOV-2024
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• Date Available: 09-DEC-2024
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 57
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $42.91
• Maximum Salary: $57.57
• Vehicle Requirement: Driver’s License, Vehicle Required

Required Qualifications:

Completion of an accredited nursing education program. Active or eligible for registration and practice permit with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA). Current Basic Cardiac Life Support – Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP).

Additional Required Qualifications:

Experience with development, implementation, facilitation and evaluation of education materials and programming is required. Proven exemplary communication, interpersonal and organization skills are essential. Demonstrated leadership and teamwork abilities, along with the ability to work effectively in a self-directed environment are vital. The CNE will be based out of one network office with travel among sites required. At the time of interview, you may be required to demonstrate your computer knowledge and proficiency by completing a hands-on assessment. You must demonstrate sufficient typing speed to meet workload demand and navigate through various computer programs including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint), Visio, Outlook and Internet. Physically capable of performing nursing tasks which could include transfer of clients. The successful candidate will work independently in clients’ homes, which could include congregate settings, single family dwellings, condos and/or walk-up apartments. Therefore, the successful candidate must be able to work in different settings and environments (home environments and weather conditions), as well as be able to lift and carry medical bags, which weigh approximately 25-30 lbs.

Preferred Qualifications:

Baccalaureate degree in nursing is preferred; however, skills and experience relevant to nursing practice in community sector will be considered. Post graduate studies or certification in adult education, gerontology, chronic disease management and/or palliative care would be an asset. Minimum 3 years nursing experience and/or clinical educator experience in a community setting preferred. Current working knowledge of Meditech, RAI, and Pixalere an asset.

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