Job Description

The Instructor's primary role is to ensure the delivery of quality patient care and excellence in nursing. Exercising adult principles of learning, the Instructor will design, enhance and provide staff orientation, education, clinical consultation, development, and/or evaluation. The Instructor's nursing practice will reflect a current, broad knowledge base, and excellent nursing skills that enable her/him to function as a role model and support staff in accordance with Covenant Health's Mission, Vision, and Values. The Instructor will function independently in formal and informal learning environments. This position is covered by the terms and conditions of the UNA Collective Agreement.


Classification: Instructor Union: COV UNA Unit and Program: MCH Addictions and Mental Health Programs Primary Location: Misericordia Community Hosp Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: At (UNA only) FTE: 0.79 Posting End Date: 14-JUL-2025 Employee Class: Regular Part Time Date Available: 11-AUG-2025 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 4 Shifts per cycle: 15 Shift Pattern: Days Days Off: As Per Rotation Minimum Salary: $47.34 Maximum Salary: $64.79 Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Graduate of a Registered Nurse program or recognized equivalent required. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) or other applicable degree required. Combination of education and experience will be considered. Active registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA) is required. Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (Level C) required.

Additional Required Qualifications:

2 years recent experience in a leadership role (Eg: Charge nurse, Nurse Educators, Professional Practice Lead, Team Lead) Minimum of 3 years clinical experience in acute inpatient AND Emergency Addiction and Mental Health experience required. Previous experience with a variety of treatment modalities in mental health required. Previous experience championing or rolling out initiatives required. Demonstrated skills in conflict management. Able to work independently. Is flexible, highly motivated, self-directed, with excellent conflict resolution and organization skills. Proficient in computer skills. Understanding of the clinical learning systems (Clic/MLL) and the use of Connect Care inpatient and ED navigator. Excellent communication skills, verbal and written. Able to creatively guide and coach staff in their clinical development through orientation, in services and mentoring. Liaise regionally with colleagues and other educational institutions. Can present to large diverse group of professionals. Participate and promote clinical nursing and medical research (policies, procedures and protocols).

Preferred Qualifications:

Non Violent Crisis Intervention instructor certification. Be-Lite Instructor and Hand hygiene auditor experience. IV initiation, and the care and maintenance of central access devices.