Nurse b - Clinical Nurse Educator

Position #: 205901

Expected Start Date: October 21, 2024

Union: SUN

Facility: Leader and District Integrated Healthcare Facility

City/Town: Leader

Department: Integrated Nursing Unit

Type: Full-time regular

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

Hours of Work: 28 shifts of 8 hours per 6 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Field Hours: No

Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Nurse B $42.040 to $52.440

Job Description: The Program Development Educator (PDE) is assigned responsibilities for rural facilities and community based services. The PDE will work with leaders and educators within the SHA to provide education services consistent with overall program direction under the direction of the Primary Health Care(PHC) Manager. The PDE integrates knowledge and skill of the models of care and principles of adult learning, in the provision of education, research, and quality client centered-care for a defined group of clients. Will provide visible, proactive leadership and promote delivery of client-centered care through education programming. Collaborating with the PHC Director and PHC Managers, the PDE will assess learning needs of staff, planning, implementing, and evaluating education activities/programs. Use a consultative approach and research to provide support to care staff and managers. Responsibilities related to electronic health record systems, specialized client needs and clinical knowledge.

Travel Required: Yes

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

• Three (3) years experience in the specific clinical area
• Experience with planning, implementation, quality monitoring and evaluation.
• Experience in teaching adults, facilitation skills, and leading group activities

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)

Other Education and Training

• Comparable degree in education/adult learning may be considered.

Competencies

• Advanced - Problem solving skills
• Basic - Computer skills
• Advanced - Leadership skills
• Intermediate - Clinical data analysis skills.
• Advanced - High level interpersonal skills to work effectively with clients and colleagues

Knowledge and Abilities

• Knowledge in education and program development, implementation and evaluation
• Ability to develop and deliver formal education programs
• Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to integrate theory/knowledge/experience to enhance client centered care
• Ability to apply research to clinical practice
• Able to plan, prioritize and execute responsibilities independent of supervision
• Knowledge in critical thinking processes
• Demonstrates ability to accept and implement change
• Demonstrated commitment to continuing professional development
• Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety and Regulations
• Ability to integrate knowledge and experience to enhance clinical practice.
• Knowledge in adult education principles, methods and tools
• Ability to be self-directed

Other Information

• For more information on the town of Leader please visit https://leader.ca/
• Travel may be required to provide service to sites within the area
• Leader is located approximately 153 km west of Swift Current
• Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)