Job Description

Clinical Educator - Permanent Full-Time

The Clinical Educator works collaboratively with Management, staff, and clinical teams/committees to coordinate and deliver clinical education programs to the interprofessional team. Consults with Nursing and Quality, Patient Safety, and Allied Health Managers and staff to assess learning needs and plans, implements and evaluates staff development programs. Serves as a role model, resource and facilitator, assisting clinical staff in their professional development.

Responsibilities include:

Conducts needs assessments to determine staff education needs and set priorities Makes recommendations and plans education programs to support strategic objectives and evidence based practice. Coordinates the development, marketing, delivery and evaluation of interprofessional clinical education services including online and audiovisual holdings Assumes a teaching role for selected programs, for example, clinical practice, communication, and team skills Develops and facilitates clinical orientation program for new hires Collaborates with clinical Managers, committees and teams to identify learning needs and assists in developing strategies to meet those needs Assists managers in addressing performance/competency assessment, develops learning plans to address clinical practice concerns Supports staff and acts as a resource in identifying and meeting their own learning needs Coordinates student clinical placements in conjunction with Department Managers and educational institutions Provides clinical education that includes practical skills training Participates in the development, implementation, and evaluation of nursing/interprofessional clinical policies and procedures and nursing/interprofessional clinical evidences informed practices Participates on relevant teams and committees with respect to education Maintains attendance tracking tools, prepares reports and carries out other administrative duties as required Keeps abreast of current trends in health care, professional practice, legislation and education Takes responsibility to maintain personal professional development

The successful candidate will have the following qualifications/experience:

An RN who holds a current Certificate of Competence with the College Of Nurses Of Ontario or an Allied Health Professional who holds a current certificate of competency with a regulatory college. Baccalaureate preparation in Education, Nursing or equivalent, Masters Degree preferred. 5 years clinical experience, with 1 year in an Education role. Windows Operating System, Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint Standard Practical Nursing Skills and ability to learn and teach new clinical procedures. Demonstrated knowledge of the principles of adult education. Demonstrated ability to design curriculum. Research and program evaluation skills an asset. Ability to work collaboratively and cooperatively with colleagues and within a team environment Excellent facilitator, demonstrated presentation skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Self starter with good planning and organization skills Proficiency in computer systems

Please be advised that in order to be eligible for employment at Runnymede Healthcare Centre, all new hires must have received the full series of a COVID-19 vaccine or combination of COVID-19 vaccines approved by Health Canada (e.g., two doses of a two-dose vaccine series, or one dose of a single-dose vaccine series); AND have received the final dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at least 14 days prior to the hired employee's first date of employment. Requests for exemption will be considered on a case-by-case basis in alignment with the Hospital's obligations pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code

While we thank all applicants, only those under consideration for the position will be contacted. If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources.

We are committed to fostering a positive experience for all Indigenous applicants whether you're First Nations (status or non-status), Inuit, or Metis and welcome applications from all individuals regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other characteristics that make each of us different.

We are committed to employment equity and providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities (AODA).

Any information obtained during the course of recruitment will be used for employment purposes only and not for any other purpose.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Company pension Dental care Disability insurance Employee assistance program Extended health care Life insurance Paid time off
Ability to commute/relocate:

Toronto, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:

Master's Degree (preferred)
Experience:

clinical: 5 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Registered Nurse (RN) or Allied Health Professional License (preferred)
Work Location: In person