Clinical Educator - Eastern Ontario

Extendicare • Sault Ste. Marie, ON

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Long-Term Care Clinical Educator plays a key role in advancing clinical excellence and workforce capability across assigned homes. Reporting to the Director of Clinical Training & Simulation, this role partners with operational leaders and frontline teams to deliver engaging, evidence-informed learning experiences. Through education, simulation, coaching, and competency development, the Clinical Educator supports safe practice, staff confidence, and high-quality resident care. This position is instrumental in strengthening onboarding, promoting continuous learning, and translating best practices into day-to-day clinical care. We are currently recruiting two roles in Eastern Ontario. Extendicare offers a hybrid working environment.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) in good standing.
• Minimum 3–5 years of clinical nursing experience.
• Current Instructor BCLS/CPR certification.
• Experience in clinical education, adult learning, or staff development.
• Knowledge of long-term care standards and infection prevention practices.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with quality improvement and resident safety principles.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, virtual learning, and LMS platforms.
• Ability to travel regularly across multiple sites.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Nursing, Education, or leadership (asset).
• Experience with simulation-based education and multi-site environments (asset).

Responsibilities

• Deliver onboarding, orientation, and clinical education programs for regulated and unregulated staff.
• Facilitate hands-on skills training, bedside teaching, and competency-based learning.
• Support workforce readiness and transition-to-practice through ongoing education.
• Validate clinical competencies and ensure safe practice standards are met.
• Design and deliver simulation-based and experiential learning activities.
• Facilitate structured debriefing and reflective learning discussions.
• Promote critical thinking, clinical decision-making, and resident-centered care.
• Partner with leaders to identify learning needs and practice gaps.
• Provide coaching, mentorship, and practice support to frontline staff.
• Support quality improvement and resident safety initiatives.
• Assist with implementation and sustainment of clinical best practices.
• Evaluate effectiveness of training using feedback, participation, and outcomes data.
• Monitor learning outcomes and contribute to continuous improvement of programs.
• Act as a clinical education resource across assigned homes/regions.
• Maintain current knowledge of LTC standards, education practices, and clinical developments.

Benefits

• Employee Family Assistance Program.
• Robust benefits package
• Opportunities for advancement and career growth within the organization
• Continuous mentorship, support for life-long learning and growth opportunities
• A rewarding and meaningful work experience where you can enrich your life and the lives of others through your work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level