Instructor

Lethbridge, AB, CA, Canada

Job Description

Your Opportunity:
As an instructor you will have the opportunity to create, implement and assess staff education and development activities that support patient care throughout the surgical journey. As the instructor for pre-operative assessment clinic, PACU and Day Surgery you will support best practices that result in quality outcomes for surgical patients. You will work closely with managers to identify learning opportunities and create and refine resources to address learning needs. You will have the opportunity to educate newly hired RN's and LPN's as well as supporting the professional development and lifelong learning of experienced staff members. This role requires an understanding of the principles of adult education. Your excellent written and verbal communications skills will assist in your ability to effectively present educational materials. You will serve as a clinical and professional role model with advocacy for patients, families and staff.
Description:
As an Instructor, you will be an expert practitioner and key educator in support of both nursing staff and the multi-disciplinary clinical team. You will take a leadership role in the planning, coordination, implementation and evaluation of education for nursing staff including orientation, compulsory and continuing education, and clinical development. You will collaborate with management and internal partners to promote standards of clinical, educational and evidence informed practice. You will play a key role in providing safe, quality patient and family centered care while reflecting the shared vision and values of AHS.

Classification:

Instructor

Union:

United Nurses of Alberta

Unit and Program:

Day Surgery, PACU and Preoperative Assessment Clinic

Primary Location:

Chinook Regional Hospital

Location Details:

As Per Location

Multi-Site:

At (UNA only)

FTE:

0.63

Posting End Date:

15-AUG-2025

Employee Class:

Regular Part Time

Date Available:

25-AUG-2025

Hours per Shift:

7.75

Length of Shift in weeks:

8

Shifts per cycle:

24

Shift Pattern:

Days

Days Off:

As Per Rotation

Minimum Salary:

$47.34

Maximum Salary:

$64.79

Vehicle Requirement:

Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Completion of an accredited nursing education program. Active or eligible for registration and practice permit with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA). Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP).

Additional Required Qualifications:

Minimum three years of current (within last five years) clinical experience in acute care including at least one years' experience in PACU, Emergency or Critical Care. Extensive knowledge of pre-operative and post-operative patient care. Strong clinical competencies in Post Anesthetic Recovery, Emergency or Critical Care. Excellent verbal and written communications skills. Strong intrapersonal skills with a positive reinforcement style. Proven problem solving and prioritization skills. Self-directed, and takes the initiative to improve patient care. Leadership skills evidenced by completion of leadership courses. Knowledge of AHS policies and procedures and ability to identify applicability to unit staff.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in the development of practice documents (SOP). 3 years of experience in PACU, Critical Care or Emergency. 2 years of experience in clinical education. 3 years pre/post operative surgical experience. Project work experience an asset.

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD2565143
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Part Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Lethbridge, AB, CA, Canada
  • Education
    Not mentioned