REPOST - Clinical Educator - Nursing Practice Excellence and Innovation (Originally posted in 100900)

by London Health Sciences Centre

Reference #: 103195
Position Type: Regular, Part-time
Remote work options: No
Location: London, Ontario
Date Posted: Oct 10, 2024
London Health Sciences Centre

Job Description

Posting Period

 

Open:       October 11, 2024

Deadline:   November 10, 2024

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This position is covered by a collective agreement.  Applications from outside the bargaining unit are welcome but can only be considered if the position is not filled from within this bargaining unit.

 

Please be advised that this posting has been extended to account for the LHSC PeopleSoft downtime that is scheduled from FRIDAY, October 25 at 4:00 pm until SATURDAY, October 26 at approximately 6:00 pm. Employees will be unable to access the Careers website to apply for positions during this downtime.

Department Name

 

Nursing Practice Excellence & Innovation

Area of Assignment: Pediatric High Dependency Transition Unit (HDTU), Paediatric Critical Care

An exciting opportunity exists for a creative, energetic individual with excellent communication and teaching ability in the role of Clinical Educator in Nursing Practice Excellence and Innovation with the assignment of Paediatric High Dependency Transition Unit (HDTU) – at Victoria Hospital.  Drawing on solid clinical experience and foundational knowledge in the specialty of Paediatric Critical Care, the Educator will work in partnership with various members of the leadership team across the program to promote excellence in this patient care area. The incumbent will plan, facilitate and evaluate ongoing learning opportunities to meet the educational needs of staff members across the career span; identify ongoing learning needs and facilitate professional development in interdisciplinary staff and provide leadership to the program in educational initiatives; identify, develop, implement, and revise HDTU nursing practice and departmental policy; and work collaboratively with Clinical Educators across LHSC in the development, provision, and assessment of Central Nursing Orientation and PSW orientation for new hires to LHSC. 

Regular Part-Time

Rate of Pay:                   $41.33 per hour -  $59.69 per hour

Qualifications

 
  • Current Certificate of Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario 
  • Master's of Science in Nursing (MSN), or Masters of Nursing (MN) or related field required; will consider applicants who are currently enrolled and working towards this Master's program
  • Minimum four years recent, related experience in either a clinical or teaching role
  • Minimum two years recent, related experience working in a paediatric critical care setting
  • Current Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers course: BLS-HCP(C)
  • Current Paediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) course, or willingness to complete course within a specified time frame as required by the Hospital
  • Demonstrated experience in providing Adult education
  • Previous experience teaching in Paediatric nursing preferred
  • Proficiency in computer and keyboarding skills (Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel, Outlook, and the Internet)
  • Demonstrated proficient knowledge in Adult Education theories
  • Demonstrated ability to evaluate ongoing learning opportunities to meet the educational needs of staff members across their career span
  • Demonstrated ability to organize/implement corporate, central nursing orientation, department and program specific orientation, and delegated corporate initiatives
  • Demonstrated excellence in clinical practice
  • Effective presentation skills; experience in e-learning preferred
  • Proven coaching skills, evaluating the development of staff and providing appropriate feedback
  • Strong project management and analytical skills
  • Demonstrated ability to facilitate learner development and socialization and the ability to use assessment and evaluation strategies effectively
  • Ability to participate in curriculum Design and Evaluation of Program outcomes
  • Demonstrated ongoing commitment to pursue Continuous Quality Improvement
  • Demonstrated strong leadership, interpersonal skills, team building and conflict management skills with individuals as well as program teams/groups
  • Effective communication skills (both written and verbal) and the ability to network effectively with other disciplines
  • Highly developed critical thinking and problem solving skills
  • Recognition, understanding, and demonstration of emotional intelligence and learning agility, particularly emotional self awareness, assertiveness, optimism, stress tolerance and empathy, demonstrated in a variety of situations
  • Demonstrated computer proficiency with Automated Clinical Systems
  • Demonstrated practice and commitment to the principles of patient and family centered care
  • Demonstrated practice and commitment to patient and staff safety at LHSC
  • Demonstrated practice and commitment to LHSC’s Vision, Purpose, and Values
  • Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis

 

Immunization Requirements: 

Before beginning employment at LHSC, all new hires will be required to: 

  • Provide vaccination records or proof of immunity against measles, mumps, rubella and varicella (chicken pox), Hepatitis B, Tetanus/ Diphtheria/Polio; Meningitis; 
  • Provide documentation of the Tuberculosis skin testing (two step); 
  • Provide proof of Health Canada-approved COVID-19 vaccination reflective of Ontario Health’s current definition of being fully vaccinated 
  • For more information visithttps://www.lhsc.on.ca/careers/health-review-requirements 

London Health Sciences Centre is proudly one of Canada’s largest acute-care teaching and research hospitals. LHSC has an unwavering commitment to lifelong learning, with education agreements in collaboration with over 55 schools, hospitals, and community agencies from across Ontario, Canada and internationally; among our many education partners, our three regional partners are Western University, Fanshawe College, and Thames Valley District School Board. LHSC provides students with a place that they can learn and discover knowledge and skills to take them forward in their careers as health care professionals. Approximately 2,900 Nursing, Health and other students ranging from secondary school to university graduate level programs receive training at LHSC every year. As an employee of LHSC, you will be expected to engage in role-related teaching, professional development, and research activities in addition to standard position duties and responsibilities. 

 We are committed to providing a safe, healthy and inclusive work environment that inspires respect. ?LHSC is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from equity-denied groups including Indigenous people, racialized people, women, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ persons. LHSC is also committed to ensuring an accessible and inclusive recruitment process.? Upon individual request, we will endeavor to remove any barrier to the hiring process to reasonably accommodate candidates, including those with disabilities, while maintaining a fair, consistent and equitable recruitment approach.? Should any applicant require accommodation through the application, interview or selection processes, please contact Recruitment Services at 519-685-8500, extension #34321 or recruitment@lhsc.on.ca

 As part of the selection process applicants may be required to complete an examination or test. Please be advised that a reference check may be conducted as part of the selection process. 

 Your interest in this opportunity is appreciated. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Successful candidates, as a condition of job offer, would be required to provide a satisfactory police information check (original document) completed in the last 6 months. 

 Please be advised, if you are seeking employment on a temporary work or study permit we recommend reviewing work permit restrictions as it applies to healthcare organizations in Canada. As per the Government of Canada, LHSC is considered a hospital/healthcare organization, even if an employee is functioning in a non-patient facing role. Individuals on a work or study permit seeking employment in this sector may be required to complete additional steps in the process, including but not limited to a medical exam, which may also apply to employees looking to renew their work permits. It is the employee’s accountability to ensure they are adhering to their specific work permit restrictions, and we encourage all candidates and LHSC employees to be proactive and review restrictions as soon as possible as it could be a lengthy process. 

 

Application Contact Information

Company Name:   London Health Sciences Centre
Company Website: http://www.lhsc.on.ca/Careers/LHSC/index.htm
Application URL: Click here to apply online