Nurse b - Clinical Nurse Educator

Position #: V48445

Expected Start Date: September 30, 2024

Union: SUN

Facility: Grenfell Health Centre

City/Town: Grenfell

Department: Twin Valley Primary Health Care

Type: Full-time regular

FTE: 1

Hours of Work: 8 hour shifts

Relief: No

Float: No

Field Hours: No

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

Travel Required: Yes

Human Resources Exemption: No

Job Summary

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.

Experience

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

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)

Other Education and Training

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

Competencies

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

Knowledge and Abilities

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

Other Information

• Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
• Travel may be required to provide service to sites within the area
• Grenfell is located approximately 120 km east of Regina
• For more information on the town of Grenfell please visit https://grenfelldevelopment.com/resident/