Clinical Educator - Nursing Practice Excellence and Innovation

Posting Period

Open:           May 2, 2024

Deadline:    May 15, 2024

ONA 

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.

Department Name

Nursing Practice Excellence and Innovation

Areas of Assignment: Neurosurgery Outreach Education Network (NEON)

The clinical educator is accountable for developing, facilitating, and evaluating educational opportunities for staff, including professional development. The clinical educator is a professional role model and resource person for nursing staff and other members of the health care team.

Regular Full-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 (MScN), or Masters of Nursing (MN) or related field required; will consider applicants who are currently enrolled and working towards this Master's program
• Minimum 4 (four) years recent clinical experience in either a clinical or teaching role
• Minimum of 2 (two) years recent related experience working in Clinical Neurological Sciences (CNS) and/or Critical Care
• Demonstrated experience in providing Adult education
• Current Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers course: BLS-HCP(C)
• Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support certification: ACLS preferred 
• Proficiency in computer and keyboarding skills (Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel, Outlook, MS Teams 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
• Experience with professional practice and educational program development tools
• 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 ability to engage effectively in scholarship
• 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 skills and ability to conceptualize and analyze problems
• Demonstrated excellent problem solving and organizational skills
• Demonstrated planning and evaluation skills
• Recognition, understanding and 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 visit?https://www.lhsc.on.ca/careers/health-review-requirements 

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.