Job Description

Horizon Health Network is an equal opportunity employer.

COMPETITION #: 2023-68646 - External

BARGAINING UNIT: NBNU

ZONE: Fredericton

DEPARTMENT: DECH Medicine Program Admin

FACILITY: Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital

POSTING TYPE: Permanent Full Time

JOB TITLE: Family Medicine Program Nurse Educator

CLASSIFICATION: Registered Nurse Class A (RNCA)

LANGUAGE: English Essential

HOURS OF WORK: Days, Evenings; Subject to change due to operational requirements

SALARY: $35.69 to $45.22 per hour

JOB PURPOSE:

The purpose of the Family Medicine Program Nurse Educator is to support the educational needs of the nursing staff for the Family Medicine units (4NW, 4SE, 3E and 3SW) at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital in Fredericton, New Brunswick. To educate against professional critical care nursing practice standards and to represent best practice for quality patient care and patient and staff safety at all times.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Nurse with current registration in the province of New Brunswick
• Minimum of a Baccalaureate of Nursing , Masters of Nursing or Certification in Adult Education preferred
• Minimum of 5 years recent clinical practice or in a clinical leadership/management role. Family medicine experience preferred.
• Canadian Nurses Association certification in Medical/Surgical care or willingness to apply in the first 6 to 12 months in the position.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary setting
• Good organization skills
• Demonstrates leadership qualities and the ability to be self-directed
• Good work record and the ability to attend work on a regular basis
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position, including maintaining competency in clinical skills by preforming regular nursing practice duties at the bedside
• Written and spoken competence in English is required
• Proficient with computer skills, e., MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides direct clinical teaching at the bedside in real-time
• Provides in class teaching for adult learners, facilitates education of nursing staff in clinical procedures, new equipment, polices and development of skills necessary for safe patient care
• Develops individualized nursing education plans, and provides mentorship & evaluation
• Develops and maintains clinical standards and procedures for nursing staff
• Acts as a resource and develops nursing competencies
• Develop, plan, co-ordinate, schedule and present nursing courses, seminars and workshops to enhance clinical practice.
• Assists with the delivery and ongoing evaluation of Family Medicine orientation/mentorship programs
• Promotes and demonstrates effective communication and helping relationship and serves as a mentor to nursing staff
• Participates in organizational committees, work groups and planning teams as required
• Evaluates Family Medicine nursing education programs on an ongoing basis
• Maintains a record of all activities,(staff competencies, certifications , remediation plans) and provides a monthly written report to the manager
• Participates in the development, revision, implementation and evaluation of clinical standards, policies, procedures, and quality assurance initiatives for the Family Medicine program
• Reassignment to provide bedside nursing care will be required due to operational needs and to maintain competency of skills
• Assigned duties at the discretion of the manager

COMPETENCIES:

• Demonstrated leadership, communication and interpersonal skills
• Positive attitude
• Is able to provide a supportive learning environment for the Family Medicine Program
• Is able to foster partnerships and work with internal and external stakeholders
• Is self-motivated, a self-starter and works effectively as a team member
• Is able to solve complex situations using sound judgement and appropriate decision making
• Uses evidence-based decision making, best practices and empowers others in these competencies

Hours of work are days, evening and subject to operational requirements. Primary hours of work will be 08:00-16:00 Monday- Friday. Resume with Cover letter is required.

Applications for this position must be submitted on-line by April 23, 2023.

Horizon is committed to enhancing our diverse and inclusive environment for our employees and patients. We believe in a healthcare system that equally supports all people regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, social background, religion, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or sexual orientation. An environment based on a commitment to diversity and inclusion supports our goal of safe and quality patient care.

NOTE: There will be no further postings for this position should there be no fully qualified applicants. If you wish to be considered for this position and have most of the qualifications as posted and the registration or licensure where required, you are encouraged to apply at this time.

Should testing be required to demonstrate language proficiency, the official results will be shared with the candidate, Human Resources and the requesting manager electronically and will be placed on the personnel file for Horizon hiring purposes.

Please quote Competition # 2023-68646-External. Horizon Health Network appreciates expressed interest, however, only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted. Human Resources Department, Horizon Health Network.

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