Educator (Full Time)

Wing Kei Care Centres•Calgary, AB

20h•Hybrid

About The Position

Under the direction and supervision of the Manager of Quality, Training and Development, this position provides leadership in the planning, co-ordination, implementation and evaluation of educational activities for staff, including orientation, compulsory educational programs, clinical development for Care staff and general and continuing education for all staff both Care and non-Care.

Requirements

Graduated from an approved nursing program
Currently licensed with the College of LPNs and HCAs of Alberta (CLHA) or the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CARNA)
Five years of teaching experience related to educating interdisciplinary team members
Flexible strategies and application of adult-learning principles
Able to provide meaningful and constructive feedback
Demonstrated proficiency in presentation and oral & written communication skills
Flexible to work occasional evenings and weekends
Will be required to travel frequently between Wing Kei facilities

Nice To Haves

Ability to communicate in Chinese would be an asset

Responsibilities

Responsible for coordinating and implementing all education provided in Wing Kei. This includes both clinical education for Care team and general education for all Wing Kei employees.
In partnership with the learner(s) and manager(s), develops educational plans based on learning needs assessment and the work cycle of the area and individual.
Ensures that education plan and topics, day and time, are communicated to and agreed by managers.
Ensures that education topics are posted and communicated to staff. This includes posters, announcements on PCC home page, and verbal reminders.
Responsible for room booking and record keeping for all education and in-services.
In collaboration with managers and human resources, coordinates orientation both general and departmental for new hires.
Arranges facility orientation for practicum or nursing students; informs managers on plans for student practicum and days that support and specific needs are required; arranges introduction of managers to students and plans of learning objective of the students for managers to choose mentors for the students.
Monitors and promotes changes in health care delivery including technology, service delivery and health care practice.
Applies knowledge of pertinent education and healthcare research to development, delivery and evaluation of educational plans and programs.
Adjusts learning plans as required to provide for unexpected, spontaneous learning.
Identifies objectives and measurable outcomes of learning.
Ensures educational program is in alignment with appropriate legislation, regional policies and professional standards.
Promotes positive learning environments.
Collaborates with managers and other multidisciplinary team members to evaluate outcomes of educational programs.
Encourages and promotes reflection by the learners on clinical experiences and their impact on practice.