About The Role

Number of Hours per Rotation: 96.32 hours per 6 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Hours of Work: Field Hours

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

Travel Required: Yes

Job Description: The Clinical Staff Educator works collaboratively with management and staff at multiple sites to provide or coordinate general staff development and education based on theory and knowledge along with principles and processes of adult learning. He or she assists in developing, delivering and evaluating educational in-services / activities / programs / workshops. The individual will promote a culture in which educational learning is valued, evidence and best practice based; where clinical standards are supported. The individual will support the development and review of policies, procedures, practice changes and initiatives. The individual will be expected to use critical thinking skills to select, review, synthesize and apply the best practice. This position involves significant computer work, in-depth literature searches, use of multiple media applications, and interactive and online educational materials. The individual is responsible for maintaining the education database, communicating with managers to validate required educational needs and competencies.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

Three years' experience related to the clinical area within the past five years
Experience in teaching adults, facilitation skills, and leading group activities
Experience using electronic assessment tools will be considered an asset.
Requires experience in program/resource development related to needs assessment.
Requires experience in planning, program design, implementation, and evaluation.

Education

Requires or in progress towards a recognized Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing

Licenses

Valid Class 5 driver's license

Other Education and Training

Graduate of an approved Nursing school

Competencies

Clinical data analysis skills.

Knowledge and Abilities

Can dev./implement/evaluate educational prog./resources incl. needs assessment
Competencies: Leadership Skills
Ability to be self-directed
Ability to integrate clinical knowledge and experience into clinical practice
Establish and maintain good communication patterns
Articulates theory and knowledge related to the priniciples of adult education
Demonstrated commitment to continuing professional development
Demonstrates critical thinking, problem solving, conflict resolution skills
Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office programs (Word/Excel/Outlook)
Demonstrates ability to accept and implement change
Competencies: Clinical skills
Demonstrates ability in teaching, facilitation and group activities
Able to plan, prioritize and execute responsibilities independent of supervision
Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to establish and maintain interpersonal/consultative relationships
Articulates theory and knowledge related to client centered care
Ability to develop and deliver formal education programs
Ability to apply research to clinical practice
Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Standards and application of such

Other Information

For more information on the city of Swift Current please visit http://www.swiftcurrent.ca/
Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
Scheduled hours of work may be reduced when a statutory holiday is recognized