Clinical Educator-Contract

Job Description 

As the Clinical Educator, you will be accountable for the training and education of field staff within the district.  You will have the competence to deliver training, education, and in- services for all business lines as outlined by the district education plan ensuring the delivery of safe, quality care and service. 

Why you’ll love working here:

• Celebration and Recognition programs

• Comprehensive health and dental benefit plans

• Education allowance for employees and family

• Opportunities for career advancement 

• Employee Assistance Program

• Employee perks and exclusive offers

What you’ll do:

• Select and educate preceptors for students on placement

• Provides clinical orientation to Nurses

• Arranges mandatory or centre specific education including back care training

• Operationalize the district educational plan in collaboration with the Care and ServicesManager

• Deliver PSS training programs in the district

• Conduct needs analysis to support creation of education plan for the District

• Stay informed of changes in practice settings that affect scope of practice

• Champion ParaMed’s policies and procedures through education and training of staff

• Integrate client-centered practice expectations in all education and training events

What you bring:

• Registration/licensing in good standing as a Registered Nurse with provincial regulatory college

• Minimum of 3 to 5years experience in an adult education environment

• Preferably has a minimum of 2 to 3 years’ experience as a practicing Registered Nurse in a community setting

• C.N.A. certification as a Community Health Nurse is an asset

• Working knowledge of applicable legislation including but not limited to the Mental Health Act, Substitute Decisions Act, Healthcare Consent Act, Privacy / Personal Health Information Act

• Competence in best practices and standards of care for palliative, wound care, intravenous therapy, oncology and other specialties as relevant to the district needs

• Strong presentation and interpersonal skills

• Exceptional critical thinking and problem-solving skills

• Knowledge of applicable community resources available for clients and families

• Demonstrates commitment to professional development through involvement in committees, memberships, and associations relevant to home health care.

• Possesses a valid driver’s license and vehicle and able to travel across the district to deliver education to staff

• Excellent computer skills including experience in Word, Powerpoint and Excel are required

• Able to provide a current, clear Vulnerable Position Screening (VPS)