Clinical Nurse Educator - Surgical Services

Your Opportunity:

Description:

As an Instructor, you will be an expert practitioner and key educator in support of both nursing staff and the multi-disciplinary clinical team. 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.

Classification: Instructor Union: United Nurses of Alberta Unit and Program: Clinical Education - Surgery Primary Location: Medicine Hat Regional Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: At (UNA only) FTE: 0.84 Posting End Date: 09-JUN-2023 Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits Date Available: 28-MAY-2023 Temporary End Date: 03-MAY-2024 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 4 Shifts per cycle: 16 Shift Pattern: Days Days Off: As Per Rotation Minimum Salary: $42.07 Maximum Salary: $56.44 Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Provided

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). PLEASE NOTE: This posting is scheduled to close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date but may be filled earlier if a Regular Employee who holds a position within the unit, program, or office expresses their interest in this vacancy by 23:59 MT on the 5th calendar day following the posting date, under LOU #25. In the event that no Regular Employee from this workplace expresses their interest by the deadline, the vacancy shall be filled under the provisions of Article 14: Promotions, Transfers and Vacancies. Please be advised this posting may be used to fill multiple identical vacancies arising as a result of the administration of the Trial of Modified Posting Provisions.

Additional Required Qualifications:

At least 5 years recent nursing experience and/or clinical nurse educator experience in the OR. Successful completion of a perioperative certification course. Ability to perform full duties of an operating room staff nurse as required. 3 years recent experience in PACU/Critical Care. - Combination of Education and experience can be considered. ACLS certified. Previous teaching/staff development and leadership experience. Knowledge of Adult Learning principles. Demonstrated ability to promote effective change management. Ability to effectively communicate, both written and verbally. Demonstrated networking skills both within and outside of Surgical Services. Demonstrated commitment to continual learning and professional development. Demonstrated initiative, accountability, decision making ability, and strong organizational skills. Advanced problem-solving skills, integrating critical thinking skills and good judgment in a highly organized, rapid moving and complex environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

Baccalaureate degree in Nursing. CNA certification in the Operating Room an asset. Perioperative Course educator training/experience. Courses in adult education. Demonstrated commitment to patient/staff safety initiatives including Briefing and Debriefing Simulations. PALS certification. Professional membership with ORNAC. Proven ability to apply critical analysis in critical PACU environment. Advanced nursing competencies including PCA/PCEA and CVC. Endoscopy experience.