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Job Title:

NURSE EDUCATOR, FT

Posted Date:

2024-10-04

Closing Date:

2024-10-10

Functional Discipline:

PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE

Job Description

VACANCY DETAILS

VACANCY NUMBER: 38547AC

JOB TITLE: NURSE EDUCATOR, MEDICINE, FT
STATUS: FULL TIME
DEPARTMENT: PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE
LOCATION: ST. CATHARINES SITE
HOURS OF WORK: 75 HOURS PER PAY PERIOD

POSTING DATE: 04 October 2024
CLOSING DATE: 10 October 2024

UNION: ONTARIO NURSES' ASSOCIATION
WAGE RANGE: $42.630 TO $59.510 PER HOUR

POSITION OBJECTIVE:
Driven by a commitment to the patient experience and enhancing professional practice through the delivery of evidence-based care, the successful candidate will be responsible for the identification of learning needs, planning, implementation and evaluation of knowledge translation activities that support professional excellence for nursing and other clinical practice disciplines with an emphasis on medical patient care. Reporting to the Manager, Clinical Services, Corporate Education Department, the Nurse Educator will work collaboratively with the Patient Care Managers, Professional Practice team, Program leadership, and other health professionals to develop and promote a best practice environment for the Medicine programs across Niagara Health.

QUALIFICATIONS:
o Current registration as a Registered Nurse or Registered Nurse Extended Class, in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
o Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing, Master's Degree in Nursing, Adult Education, or related field strongly preferred
o Minimum 3 years formal clinical education experience in the past 5 years and/or certification in Adult Education with proven ability to achieve education and practice outcomes through programs delivered to individuals and groups
o Current certification in BCLS
o A minimum of 3 years of medical Registered Nurse experience, in an acute care setting within the last 5 years
o Demonstrated proficiency in the practice of medical nursing care including but not limited to: CVAD and Peripheral IV access, management of epidural catheters, expertise in the use of TPN, NG Tubes, chest tubes, blood glucose monitoring, oxygen therapy, pulse oximetry, chest drainage, code blue and other emergency procedures, IV Therapy (initiation), below drip chamber medications, auto transfusion, and safe medication administration practices
o Must be competent with ECG interpretation and telemetry standards of care
o Demonstrated proficiency with knowledge transfer, program development and implementation, project and change management, and evaluation skills relative to clinical practice and the practice of education
o Knowledge of nursing practice standards as outlined by the College of Nurses of Ontario and the applicability to the practice setting
o Superior written and oral communication skills
o Committed to excellence in all elements of professional practice, including excellence in patient care processes, measuring outcomes, collaboration, and professional growth through education and research utilization
o Experience with quality improvement strategies and methodologies
o Demonstrated ability to provide effective clinical practice leadership
o Superior conflict resolution and organizational skills
o Demonstrates ability to work independently and as a member of the Professional Practice team
o Demonstrated computer skills in all Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, Access, Power Point and Outlook and a willingness to explore other computer applications to achieve professional practice objectives
o Able to balance organizational and program goals and objectives
o Demonstrated commitment to continuing education
o Demonstrated commitment to the vision, mission and values of Niagara Health
o Consistent and regular attendance required
o Proficiency in both official languages (English and French) will be considered an asset

Questions, quoting the job posting number, may be directed to hrrecruit@niagarahealth.on.ca

It is Niagara Health policy to give consideration to qualified internal applicants.

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Value diversity, equity and inclusion;
Are excited about being part of a respectful and hard-working team in the beautiful Region of Niagara; Identify as a member of one or more of the following equity-deserving groups: Indigenous, racialized, persons with disabilities, persons of diverse sexual orientations and gender identities and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. Have background or expertise in the healthcare environment, supporting patient care and providing extraordinary customer-service.
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