Temporary - Patient Educator - South West Regional Cancer Program

Posting Period

Open:        September 14, 2024

Deadline:   September 20, 2024

Non-Union

Department Name

South West Regional Cancer Program

In collaboration with Ontario Health, Cancer Care Ontario (OH-CCO), the Patient Educator utilizes evidence and best practices to develop and implement comprehensive patient education strategies for the cancer system in the South West region. The Patient Educator plans, develops, implements and evaluates patient education strategies. The Patient Educator also supports the development of patient education, knowledge, and skills for professional staff. 

Temporary Full-Time

Duration: Up to 14 months

Hours of Work:    37.5 hours/week

Rate of Pay:   $41.12 per hour - $51.39 per hour

Qualifications

As the ideal candidate, you have:

• Successful completion of Bachelor's Degree in Adult Education or Health Sciences required
• Master's degree in Adult Education or Health Sciences preferred
• Minimum three (3) years of recent, relevant experience
• Knowledge of principles of adult learning to develop effective patient education strategies, programs and resources
• Advanced project management skills
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and in a collaborative team environment
• Ability to apply appropriate evaluation methods to assess strategies
• Proficient research utilization skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills including facilitation and presentation
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to influence change
• Excellent attention to detail
• Excellent conflict management skills
• Excellent organization skills and the ability to multi-task and prioritize
• Proficient Microsoft Office suite skills
• Knowledge of and experience working in Ontario’s health care system preferred
• Knowledge of and experience using principles of health literacy and person-centred care preferred
• 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 visit https://www.lhsc.on.ca/careers/health-review-requirements 

Teaching, Learning and Research 

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 1400 Nursing, Allied 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 responsibilitie

If interested in this role, please apply with a resume that outlines all current and previous experience relevant to the position. 

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.