Regional Nurse Educator - Collaborative Practice - Emergency Education

Requisition ID: 366772

Position Number: 20003446

Posting End Date: Open until filled

City: Winnipeg

Employer: Winnipeg Regional Health Authority

Site: WRHA Corporate - Health Sciences Centre

Department / Unit: Collaborative Practice

Job Stream: Clinical Support

Union: Non Union

Anticipated Start Date: 10/04/2024

FTE: 0.50

Anticipated Shift: Days

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 7.75

Annual Base Hours: 2015

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Position Overview

Under the general supervision of the Director of Collaborative Practice, and in collaboration with the site Emergency/Urgent Care educators within WRHA and Provincially, the incumbent is responsible for:

• Regional and site educational program development for:
• Nursing staff including R.N.s, L.P.N.s, R.P.N.s.
• Regional and site teaching and learning activities.
• Nursing practice standards.
• Patient education development.
• Professional and Self Development.
  
  
  

Note: The priority and percentages of each of the above functions will vary throughout the year and possibly from year to year. Time spent at individual sites will vary depending on need as assessed from time to time by the Regional Nurse Educator.

Experience

• Must have a minimum of four years recent related nursing experience with demonstrated competency in a defined area of clinical nursing practice.
• Previous experience in teaching, education and program development and evaluation is preferred.
  
  
  

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing required.
• Master’s degree in Nursing is preferred (equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered).
• Certified BLS Instructor (must obtain within three months of being hired into the position). Certificate or certification in a related specialty area preferred.
  
  
  

Note: In certain circumstances, certification as an instructor in a specialty training course (e.g. ACLS, PALS, NRP, etc.) may be stated as a requirement.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Must be registered or eligible for registration with the College of Nurses of Manitoba (C.R.N.M.).
• Current BLS certification required.
• Must obtain BLS Instructor certification within three months of being hired into the position.
  
  
  

Qualifications And Skills

• Competency with word processing, presentation programs, and virtual platforms required.
• Excellent interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to problem-solve in complex situations.
• Evidence of knowledge of the principles of adult learning and teaching strategies.
• Demonstrated ability to function creatively and independently.
• Demonstrated commitment to continued professional development.
• Initiates and supports change.
• Demonstrated leadership ability.
  
  
  

NOTE: Hours of work are flexible and may include evening, night or weekend shifts as

required.

Physical Requirements

Not applicable

This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.

Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions across the WRHA legal entity that combine to equal more than 1.0 EFT. The WRHA legal entity includes Churchill Health Centre, Deer Lodge Centre, Golden West Centennial Lodge, Grace Hospital, Middlechurch Home of Winnipeg, Pan Am Clinic, River Park Gardens, Victoria General Hospital, WRHA corporate programs, and WRHA community health services.

Interviewed candidates may be called upon to participate in a skills assessment.

Any application received after the closing time will not be included in the competition.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.