Clinical Nurse Educator - Palliative Care & Thoracic Surgery

Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health•Halifax, NS

5d•CA$51 - CA$63•Hybrid

About The Position

Reporting to the Manager, Interprofessional Practice and Learning, Central Zone, the Clinical Nurse Educator (CNE) is responsible (in collaboration with key stakeholders) for the assessment, implementation, planning evaluation and supportive application of existing and new clinical knowledge to support the translation of knowledge to practice. The Clinical Nurse Educator demonstrates competency in practice, program design and implementation, monitoring and evaluation of education, leadership and professional practice. The Clinical Nurse Educator exhibits the knowledge, attitudes and behaviors that aligns with the Interprofessional Practice and Learning Framework that supports collaborative person centered care within Nova Scotia Health (NSH). The Interprofessional Practice and Learning team uses a framework that is grounded in the theories of adult and concept-based learning, practice development, fundamentals of care and collaborative learning and practice. Utilizing professional standards, current evidence, and best practice guidelines, the CNE fosters a culture of learning to build capacity and support the advancement of professional practice through the implementation of orientation and ongoing education programs that integrate a learner centered approach. The CNE provides advice, consultation, and support to advance practice, and to maintain and develop evidence based standards of care, to optimize patient outcomes within the interprofessional care team. Please note this position requires periodic travel to facilities within Central Zone. Access to reliable transportation is required.

Requirements

Bachelor of Nursing/Bachelor of Science in Nursing required
Active practicing license in good standing with Nova Scotia College of Nursing (NSCN) required
Minimum three years full-time clinical nursing experience within last five years in Adult Surgery (Thoracic preferred) or Palliative Care nursing required
CNA Certification/other specialty certification required or willing to complete
BLS-C (HCP) or RQI BLS certification required
Evidence of adult education theory & application and leadership development and/or experience in the last year
Demonstrated initiative, effective interpersonal skills, communication skills & innovative problem solving
Skilled in the facilitation of concept-based learning, collaborative learning & practice development
Computer skills including Microsoft Suite & computer documentation systems

Nice To Haves

Master of Nursing, Health or Education preferred
Recent experience as a Clinical Nurse Educator/Nursing Instructor preferred
Previous experience in education support, onboarding new staff, and transition to practice an asset
Adult Education Program an asset or willing to complete
Previous teaching experience which involves designing, implementing and evaluating traditional & non-traditional methods of instruction preferred
Recent professional development relevant to maintaining currency in clinical practice & education

Responsibilities

Assessment, implementation, planning, evaluation and supportive application of existing and new clinical knowledge to support the translation of knowledge to practice.
Demonstrates competency in practice, program design and implementation, monitoring and evaluation of education, leadership and professional practice.
Exhibits knowledge, attitudes and behaviors that align with the Interprofessional Practice and Learning Framework that supports collaborative person centered care within Nova Scotia Health (NSH).
Fosters a culture of learning to build capacity and support the advancement of professional practice through the implementation of orientation and ongoing education programs that integrate a learner centered approach.
Provides advice, consultation, and support to advance practice, and to maintain and develop evidence based standards of care, to optimize patient outcomes within the interprofessional care team.