Clinical Nurse Educator - Primary Health Care - Interprofessional Practice & Learning (Ipp&l)

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Manager, Interprofessional Practice and Learning, Northern Zone, the Clinical Nurse Educator (CNE) is responsible (in collaboration with key stakeholders) for the assessment, implementation, planning evaluation and supportive application of existing and new clinical knowledge to support the translation of knowledge to practice. The Clinical Nurse Educator demonstrates competency in practice, program design and implementation, monitoring and evaluation of education, leadership and professional practice. The Clinical Nurse Educator exhibits the knowledge, attitudes and behaviors that aligns with the Interprofessional Practice and Learning Framework that supports collaborative person centered care within Nova Scotia Health (NSH).

The Interprofessional Practice and Learning team uses a framework that is grounded in the theories of adult and concept-based learning, practice development, fundamentals of care and collaborative learning and practice. Utilizing professional standards, current evidence, and best practice guidelines, the CNE fosters a culture of learning to build capacity and support the advancement of professional practice through the implementation of orientation and ongoing education programs that integrate a learner centered approach. The CNE provides advice, consultation, and support to advance practice, and to maintain and develop evidence based standards of care, to optimize patient outcomes within the interprofessional care team.

Please note this position requires periodic travel to facilities within Nova Scotia. Access to reliable transportation is required.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

• Bachelor of Nursing/Bachelor of Science in Nursing required
• Master of Nursing /Health Care/Education preferred
• Active practicing license in good standing with NSCN required
• A minimum of three years full-time clinical nursing experience within the last five years in Primary Health Care required
• Relevant CNA/other specialty certification required or willingness to complete
• BLS-C (HCP) certification required
• Diploma or certificate in adult education an asset
• Leadership Development Education an asset
• Ability to develop strong working relationships with key stakeholders
• Previous teaching experience which involves designing, implementing and evaluating both traditional and non-traditional methods of instruction preferred
• Recent experience as a Clinical Nurse Educator/Nursing Instructor preferred
• Recent professional development relevant to maintaining currency in clinical practice and education
• Well-developed verbal and written communication skills
• Experience with group facilitation preferred
• Ability to manage conflict, stressful situations, and competing demands
• Understanding of and experience with computer applications - Microsoft office applications, Skype for business, SharePoint
• Physical demands - setting up rooms, walking and standing, movement of educational resources/tools with facilities and across sites
• Skills and experience in promoting learning cultures that nurture equity, diversity and inclusivity with a focus on intersectional values, analysis, and actions, clinical humility, and the responsible use of power and privilege

*Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications

Hours of Work

Permanent, Full-Time (75 hours bi-weekly)

Compensation and Incentives

$49.80 - $59.44 hourly
$97,116 - $115,901 annually
$61.52 hourly ($119,958 annually) with 25 years' nursing experience

*Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.