Nurse B - Clinical Nurse Educator
About The Position
Under the direction of the Manager, CSPP - Operational Practice Support, the Clinical Nurse Educator (CNE) integrates knowledge and skill reflective of the Health Services model of care and principles of adult learning, in the provision of education, research, and quality client centered care for a defined group of clients and programs. The incumbent will provide visible, proactive leadership and promote the delivery of client centered care through identified education programming. In collaboration with the Manager, the CNE is responsible for assessing learning needs of staff, planning, implementing, and evaluating education activities/programs. The Clinical Nurse Educator will use a consultative approach and research findings to provide support to health care professionals as appropriate. Positions will have specific responsibilities related to specialized client needs and clinical knowledge within designated programs in the SHA. The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is the largest employer in Saskatchewan, employing more than 45,000 staff in a dynamic healthcare environment. The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is committed to providing coordinated quality services that are seamless, safe and patient-centred.
Requirements
- 3 years experience in clinical area within the past 5 years
- Experience developing/implementing/evaluating programs/resources
- Experience in teaching adults
- Facilitation skills
- Leading group activities
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)
- Basic Life Support Instructor Certificate (BLS)
- Basic Life Support Certificate (BLS)
- Critical thinking skills
- Problem solving skills
- Intermediate Computer Skills
- Verbal communication skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Written Communication Skills
- Demonstrated commitment to continuing professional development
- Can develop/implement/evaluate educational prog./resources incl. needs assessment
- Demonstrates ability to accept and implement change
- Ability to work with minimal supervision
- Ability to integrate clinical knowledge and experience into clinical practice
- Articulates theory and knowledge related to the principles of adult education
- Ability to be self directed and work relatively independently
- Demonstrates ability in teaching, facilitation and group activities
- Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Standards and application of such
- Ability to apply research to clinical practice
- Demonstrated ability in program development, implementation and evaluation
- Articulates theory and knowledge related to client centered care
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office is required
- Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
Nice To Haves
- Lifting/moving clinical equip. may be req'd in accord. w/EH&S Standards
- Willing to Travel to rural areas as assigned. Travel allowance provided.
Responsibilities
- Assessing learning needs of staff
- Planning education activities/programs
- Implementing education activities/programs
- Evaluating education activities/programs
- Providing support to health care professionals using a consultative approach and research findings
- Integrating knowledge and skill reflective of the Health Services model of care and principles of adult learning
- Providing visible, proactive leadership
- Promoting the delivery of client centered care through identified education programming
Benefits
- Travel allowance provided
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
