EDUCATOR-EDUCATION IN-SERVICE

Work type: Temporary Full Time
EDUCATOR- Critical Care
For more than 90 years St. Mary’s General Hospital has fostered a culture of innovation, compassion and respect. With this vision, St. Mary’s has developed an environment that inspires people to perform to the best of their ability. Passion, excellence and innovation are deeply embedded in all we do. St. Mary’s uses these principles to foster a healthy, supportive work environment that cares for the well-being of our community – mind, body and spirit. When you join St. Mary’s, your contribution will make a positive impact to the quality of life for patients and families. In addition, you will join a team dedicated to making St. Mary’s the safest and most effective hospital in Canada.
New employees must provide documentation of a 2-step TB screening, as well as proof of immunity to measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella (chickenpox) prior to their start date at St. Mary’s General Hospital. *Staff will require clearance from Employee Health and Wellness before they are able to begin any position within SMGH.
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Position Summary:
The Clinical Educator for the Critical Care Program, is a professional role model and resource person for nursing staff and other members of the health care team in supporting the development of policies and procedures that promote evidence-based practice. Clinical Educators plan, develop, facilitate, coordinate and evaluate educational opportunities for nursing staff; including orientation and skills development in new technology, medications, and procedures for a broad range of practice competencies and medical directives based on patient population. The Clinical Educator focuses on the accuracy, completeness and consistency of inpatient clinical documentation to support professional practice and the reporting of high-quality healthcare data.

Position Requirements:
Successful completion of a Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing (BScN).
Registered Nurse (RN) with a current certificate of competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario.
Successful completion and possession of a BCLS certification.
Minimum of five (5) years of recent experience with the ability to demonstrate an advanced level of clinical knowledge.
Advanced knowledge and clinical expertise in related field.
Knowledge of adult learning theories and education principles, CNO standards, legislative initiatives, and evidenced -based, best practice interventions.
Demonstrated understanding and utilization of Lean methodology.
Commitment to life-long learning while actively keeping up to date on areas of clinical practice.
Knowledge of clinical informatics and ability to utilize in the practice setting.
Facilitation skills including the ability to adjust content and teaching strategies appropriate to learner needs.
Demonstrated leadership skills including the ability to effectively collaborate, facilitate, and influence professional practice.
Strong personal computing skills, especially in the Microsoft Windows (Word, Excel,
Power Point) environments.
Demonstrated project management skills.
Ability to work both independently and amicably within an interdisciplinary team.
Successfully able to perform their function in accordance with prescribed standards that focuses on the priority of People Safety and the delivery of the highest standard of Quality Care.
Demonstrate the physical and mental capabilities necessary for proper and efficient performance of the essential duties of the position.

Preferred Requirements:
Master’s Degree in Education or Health related field.
Experience as a Clinical Educator preferred.

SMGH fosters a culture of inclusiveness, patient and staff safety. All reasonable accommodations will be made for this position.

Application Instructions:

*As per the collective agreement, the internal recruitment process will be completed prior to the consideration of external applications.
Accommodations are available during all stages of the recruitment process in accordance with the Human Rights Code. SMGH requires all new hires to submit a valid Criminal Record Check that may include a Vulnerable Sector Screen prior to start date.
SMGH is committed to complying with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) to provide an inclusive, barrier free workplace. We will accommodate the accessibility needs of individuals with disabilities to support participation in all aspects of the recruitment process. Should you require this accommodation, please contact the HR Administrator, 519-749-6578 ext. 6669.
We would like to thank all candidates in advance for their interest and only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unable to confirm the receipt of individual applications or resumes.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $40.06-$49.27 per hour