Clinical Educator

About Bethany

Bethany Care Society (Bethany) is one of Western Canada’s largest not-for-profit providers of care, housing, and community services for seniors and adults with disabilities. Since 1945, Bethany has provided high-quality, person-centred care focused on the unique physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being of our residents and tenants. We create caring communities to support Albertans to age well.

Why Bethany?

Bethany has won Alberta Top Employer for 15 years for the programs we invest in for our employees. We offer top-ups for maternal leaves, generous vacation and leave time, competitive salaries, benefits, and retirement savings programs. We are committed to employee well-being and giving back to our community. We invest in our people because they are the reason for our success.

About the Role

Bethany is seeking a talented clinical educator to support dementia education at the Bethany Calgary site. The position will report to the RAI Program and Education Manager as part of a large clinical education team.

Position Summary:

With a passion for care towards residents, families and team members, the Clinical Educator is accountable for practicing outstanding care and support to residents, resident families, team members, and volunteers to the full scope of professional nursing practice. Responsibilities fall under five main areas of focus:

• Resident-Centered Care: Promotes service excellence through coordinating the assessment, planning, design, implementation, and ongoing evaluation of clinical education programs and policies to promote resident centered care.
• Documentation: Accurate, comprehensive, and timely documentation of education records, statistics, evaluations and reports.
• Safety: Contributes to a safe environment for residents, the team, and self by understanding and adhering to safety guidelines and practices at all times.
• Pro-active Learner: Demonstrates the vision and values of Bethany and lives out the mission of Creating Caring Communities.
• Team Work: Cares for and actively participates and assists other employees to achieve and maintain a responsible atmosphere of resident centered care.

What You Bring:

• Graduated from an accredited Nursing School with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree.
• Active Registration and in good standing with CARNA.
• 3-5 years nursing experience required.
• At least 3 years experience in Clinical Education with Palliative Care Education as an asset.
• Experience working in Long Term Care and Dementia preferred.
• Degree or Certificate in Adult Education would be considered an asset.
• Gerontology Nursing Experience would be considered an asset.
• Ability to work effectively in a physically and mentally demanding environment.
• Experience with technology and learning an asset.
• Demonstrated ability to understand, speak, read and write effectively in English.
• Current CPR certification required.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of RAI/MDS 2.0 tool, computer skills, and electronic documentation is preferable.

Position Information:

• Posting Number: 25-8680
• Position Number: CDR-CP32-001
• Location: Bethany Calgary
• Classification: Clinical Educator
• FTE: 1.00
• Non-Union
• Department/Unit(s): 2133
• Position Type: Permanent FT
• Shift and Hours of Work: Days (0800-1615)
• Hours Per Shift: 7.75 hours
• Shift Per Cycle: 10 shifts per 2 weeks cycle
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Position Start Date: Pending application
• Posting End Date: Until filled

How to Apply:

Apply Online at: http://bethanyseniors.com/careers/ by submitting your resume and cover letter. Please note this competition may close sooner if a suitable candidate is found. Successful candidates will be required to obtain a Criminal Background Check and provide proof of all mandatory immunizations. Bethany Care Society is an equal opportunity employer.