Advanced Practice Nurse Educator - Emergency Department & Practice-based Education

The University Health Network, where "above all else the needs of patients come first", encompasses Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute and the Michener Institute of Education. The breadth of research, the complexity of the cases treated, and the magnitude of its educational enterprise has made UHN a national and international resource for patient care, research and education. With a long tradition of ground-breaking firsts and a purpose of "Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning", the University Health Network (UHN), Canada's largest research teaching hospital, brings together over 16,000 employees, more than 1,200 physicians, 8,000+ students, and many volunteers. UHN is a caring, creative place where amazing people are amazing the world.

Union: Non-Union
Site: Toronto General Hospital/Toronto Western Hospital
Reports to: Manager, Professional Practice, Practice Based Education & Manager, Professional Practice, Emergency Department, General Internal Medicine, Medical Day Unit
Hours: 37.50 hours per week
Salary: $48.40 - $60.50 per hour
Status: Temporary Full-Time (6 months, with possible extension)
Closing Date: January 10, 2025

Reporting to the Manager, Professional Practice - Practice-based Education and the Manager, Professional Practice - Emergency Department, General Internal Medicine, Medical Day Unit, the Advanced Practice Nurse Educator (APNE) is an integral member of the interdisciplinary leadership team and demonstrates a set of core competencies fundamental to developing and maintaining the academic practice environment at UHN.

The APNE is a member of Emergency Department and Practice-Based Education leadership team, supporting the development of the UHN-Michener Emergency Nursing program. The APNE demonstrates a set of core competencies fundamental to developing and maintaining the academic practice environment at UHN-Michener. The incumbent will work in collaboration with leaders and teams across UHN and Michener to continue the development of the curriculum. Key accountabilities will also include education and staff development, interprofessional collaboration, scholarly/research activity, and leadership/change management. The APNE uses best practices in academic, clinical, and practice-based education to assess learning needs, develop, design, deliver and evaluate educational programs. The APNE collaborates with others to promote enhanced development and delivery of quality nursing education. The APNE contributes to the scholarship of teaching, discovery, application and integration of knowledge through research and scholarly work. The APNE leads in the creation of a preferred future for nursing education and professional practice.

• Must be registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario and able to practice without restrictions
• Current membership in RNAO (Registered Nurses Association of Ontario) is preferred
• Current membership in a related professional interest group or association is preferred
• At a minimum, completion of a graduate degree program in Nursing or Education or recognized equivalent is required
• Theoretical and practical experience in adult education including learning needs assessment, educational program planning, development, and evaluation an asset
• Completion of specialty-specific certification program(s) relevant to respective clinical areas required
• At least six years of previous nursing experience in a relevant specialty preferred
• Previous experience as an Educator considered an asset
• Completion of a Basic Life Support (B.L.S.) program, Level II: Basic Rescuer certification Experience in nursing education an asset
• Excellent leadership, time management, presentation skills
• Interprets, communicates and disseminates research findings to support patient care and recommends evidence-based policy and practice change
• Ability to be adaptable, build trust, provide coaching and collaboration, facilitate change and promote continuous improvement
• Demonstrate ability to motivate staff and create an environment conducive to learning and team building
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Able to work effectively as a member of and/or lead an interprofessional team
• Able to effectively use information technology
• Ability to meet multiple and competing deadlines
• Vaccines (COVID-19 and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code

Why join UHN?

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

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Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.