Clinical Educator Jobs

Let us welcome you home.

Optima Living operates Independent Living, Assisted Living, Supportive Living and Memory Care communities in Alberta and British Columbia. Our communities are among the best places to live in Western Canada.

Our Vision: For every person to feel at home.

This is truly supported by our credo, “Let us welcome you home.” All of us here feel it is an honour to work with our residents and we advocate a resident-centered approach where the Resident, is the focus of all our endeavours.

As the Clinical Educator, with a passion for care towards residents, families and team members, the Clinical Educator is accountable for practicing outstanding care and support to residents, resident families, team members and volunteers to the full scope of professional nursing practice, and to ensure that their conduct meets the standards of the profession and of Optima Living to deliver resident centered care planning, implementation, and evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Works with management and regulatory bodies to collect, compile and deliver the information required for audits.
• Monitors new technology, trends in the delivery of each service and ensures employees are trained appropriately.
• Assists in the implementation of specific strategies that improve quality of care and compliance with all applicable legislation.
• Supports the development of education programs based on standards/compliance requirements and employee learning needs.
• Participates in the delivery of education programs onsite in Alberta communities.
• Ensures good resident outcome and satisfaction through training needs to employees.
• Gathers feedback and evaluates the effectiveness and quality of education programs.
• Identifies the educational and training needs in the communities of practice to ensure quality of care and services.
• Maintain confidentiality of residents’ health information and documentation in accordance with local, provincial, and legislative Privacy Acts and Policies as it relates to Freedom of Information and Privacy (FOIP) and Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA).
• Develops training programs for new equipment and/ or new work methods.
• Collaborates to design education programs that meet organizational needs.
• Encourages employee participation and engagement in education programs.

Qualifications And Experience

• Self-starter and adaptable to changing situations.
• Strong communication skills (both verbal and written) and presentation skills.
• Strong time management and problem-solving skills.
• Experience using Learning Management Systems.
• Previous experience in a supportive living environment is an asset.
• A minimum of five years of experience delivering training and education to clinical and non-clinical staff.
• Adult education and project management certification are an asset.
• Proven ability to adapt training to different learning styles.
• Willing to participate in an on-call rotation.
• Demonstrate an awareness of accident and injury prevention; adhere to safe work practices and procedures.
• Demonstrated professional maturity, judgment, decisiveness, and conflict resolution.
• Solid knowledge and understanding of standards, acts and laws within the long-term home care act, Accommodation Standards, Continuing Care Health Service Standards act, Accreditation Canada, Privacy Laws, etc. Active First Aid/CPR Certificate.
• Willing to travel within Alberta up to 20%.

Conditions of Employment

• COVID-19 vaccination proof. This requirement may be waived if you have received an exemption through the provincial government.
• Clear Police Information Check.
• Clear Vulnerable Sector Check.

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