Job Description

Nurse Educator - Reactivation Care Centre & MRHH

Temporary Full Time - Approximately 6 months

The Clinical Educator is responsible, in collaboration with Operations Leadership for the assessment, for the implementation, planning, evaluation and supportive application of existing and new clinical knowledge and the translation of knowledge to practice to meet targeted Clinical needs.

Contribute to safe, quality care by

• Managing a workload effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Addressing and resolving issues in a productive, respectful manner.
• Exercising sound professional judgment and using best practice guidelines.
• Contributing to a safe, inclusive environment for all through compliance with patient and staff safety policies and procedures.

What must you have?

• Baccalaureate degree in Nursing from an approved nursing program
• Current Certificate of Registration in the General Class with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification
• Minimum 3 of relevant and recent care experience.
• Proven clinical experience with patient-focused care, including strong patient assessment, care planning, patient education and documentation skills.

What else do you bring?

• Effective knowledge transfer, program planning and evaluation skills.
• Superior interpersonal, coaching, and leadership skills to facilitate identification and development of staff learning needs
• Committed to excellence in all aspects of the discipline including professional practice, research and education.
• A strong desire to promote professional practice and excellence in evidence-based, patient centered care.
• Demonstrated ability in teaching, program planning and evaluation strategies.
• Proven ability to facilitate ongoing staff development through mentoring, coaching and counseling skills.
• Ability to use and apply adult learning principles in teaching and learning opportunities
• Advanced clinical assessment skills.
• Demonstrated ability to provide effective clinical practice leadership.
• Strong decision-making, problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Proven ability to achieve outcomes through programs delivered to individuals and groups.
• Demonstrates understanding and complies with patient and staff safety policies and procedures that foster a safe and inclusive environment for all.
• Effectively uses empathy in interaction with others
• .Proven attendance record.
• Demonstrates behavior consistent with Mackenzie Health’s Commitment to Caring and values – Excellence, Leadership and Empathy.

Preferably, your profile also includes:

• Master’s Degree in Nursing or Education
• Gerontology Nursing Certificate.
• Recent and relevant experience as a clinical Nurse Educator.
• 3 years of relevant and recent experience as a Clinical Educator in a Gerontology setting.
• Membership in the Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario (RNAO)/Canadian Nurses Association (CNA).

*This position is represented by ONA

*Primary location at Humber River – York/Finch location however; may be assigned to Mackenzie Health-Main site location

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FOR EXTERNAL APPLICANTS: As a condition of employment, you are required to submit proof of full COVID-19 vaccination to Mackenzie Health's Occupational Health and Safety department.