Nurse B - Clinical Nurse Educator
About The Position
Under the direction of the Manager, the Nurse Educator integrates knowledge, skills and the principles of teaching and learning, in the provision of diabetes education and quality care for clients and families, the general public and health professionals. Teaching can occur in inpatient, outpatient or community settings, with individuals or groups. The incumbent will provide visible, proactive leadership and promote the delivery of client-centered care through educational activities. The incumbent is responsible for assessing learning needs and planning, implementing, and evaluating educational activities for clients/families/health professionals. The Diabetes Nurse Educator will use a consultative approach, accepted standards and guidelines and current research findings to provide support to clients and health care professionals as appropriate.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)
- Diabetes Education certificate
- Certification in insulin pumps
- Basic Life Support Instructor Certificate (BLS)
- Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
- Experience in program development
- 3 years experience working in an acute care setting (experience teaching adults)
- Ability to empathize with clients while remaining objective
- Commitment to continued learning and professional development.
- Ability to work as a member of a team
- Ability to maintain client/patient/resident confidentiality
- Demonstrated knowledge of teaching abilities & group facilitation skills
- Ability to delegate appropriately.
- Demonstrates leadership abilities
- Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety and Regulations
- Ability to work independently
- Demonstrates strong communication and organizational skills
- Knowledge in scope of practice
- Ability to work in a computerized environment
Nice To Haves
- Membership in the Diabetes Education Section (DES)
Responsibilities
- Integrates knowledge, skills and the principles of teaching and learning in the provision of diabetes education and quality care for clients and families, the general public and health professionals.
- Provides teaching in inpatient, outpatient or community settings, with individuals or groups.
- Provides visible, proactive leadership and promotes the delivery of client-centered care through educational activities.
- Assesses learning needs and plans, implements, and evaluates educational activities for clients/families/health professionals.
- Uses a consultative approach, accepted standards and guidelines and current research findings to provide support to clients and health care professionals as appropriate.
Benefits
- May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
