Job Description

Your Opportunity:
The SMART Initiative, funded by Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), is a 4-year project aiming to reduce barriers to foreign credential recognition, provide Internationally Educated Health Professionals (IEHPs) with Canadian work experience, facilitate labor mobility across provinces and territories and assist IEHPs in understanding their role in the Canadian health system and its culture. The SMART Initiative (A Sustainable, Multi-Collaborator approach from Arrival to Readiness for Practice and Transition) offers the only comprehensive program in Canada that enhances existing pathways for Career & Learning Development, Practice Readiness, Mentorship, Work Placement and Social Support for IEHPs. The initiative will be a demonstration project in Alberta that is designed with flexibility for scaling across Canada. The Alberta International Medical Graduate Association (AIMGA) is a co-applicant in the grant, and the programs and tools that AIMGA have developed to support International Medical Graduates (IMGs) will be leveraged and scaled in this project. The initiative complements or expands existing efforts to support the integration of IEHPs into the workforce through three deliverables: SMART Hub: A multi-lingual web-based concierge platform for IEHPs and their mentors Microlearning Journey: Blended learning curriculums to assist both in the integration of IEHPs into the Alberta health system, and for training mentors to support IEHPs. Mentor Community of Practice: Strengthen networking and learning for mentors. The SMART Initiative is complex and will involve advanced business, project and technical subject matter expertise. The national scope, scalability, and replicability aspects are essential success elements, as is extensive collaboration and engagement with other Canadian healthcare jurisdictions and colleges.
Description:
The SMART Initiative, funded by Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), is a 4-year project aiming to reduce barriers to foreign credential recognition, provide Internationally Educated Health Professionals (IEHPs) with Canadian work experience, facilitate labor mobility across provinces and territories and assist IEHPs in understanding their role in the Canadian health system and its culture. The SMART Initiative (A Sustainable, Multi-Collaborator approach from Arrival to Readiness for Practice and Transition) offers the only comprehensive program in Canada that enhances existing pathways for Career & Learning Development, Practice Readiness, Mentorship, Work Placement and Social Support for IEHPs. The initiative will be a demonstration project in Alberta that is designed with flexibility for scaling across Canada. The Alberta International Medical Graduate Association (AIMGA) is a co-applicant in the grant, and the programs and tools that AIMGA have developed to support International Medical Graduates (IMGs) will be leveraged and scaled in this project. The initiative complements or expands existing efforts to support the integration of IEHPs into the workforce through three deliverables: SMART Hub: A multi-lingual web-based concierge platform for IEHPs and their mentors Microlearning Journey: Blended learning curriculums to assist both in the integration of IEHPs into the Alberta health system, and for training mentors to support IEHPs. Mentor Community of Practice: Strengthen networking and learning for mentors. The SMART Initiative is complex and will involve advanced business, project and technical subject matter expertise. The national scope, scalability, and replicability aspects are essential success elements, as is extensive collaboration and engagement with other Canadian healthcare jurisdictions and colleges.

Transition Company:

Acute Care Alberta

Classification:

Senior Practice Consultant

Union:

Exempt

Unit and Program:

SMART Initiative, Innovation and Business Intelligence

Primary Location:

Southport Tower

Location Details:

Eligible to work remotely within Alberta

Negotiable Location:

Provincial

Temporary Employee Class:

Temp F/T Benefits

FTE:

1.00

Posting End Date:

03-SEP-2025

Date Available:

13-SEP-2025

Temporary End Date:

30-OCT-2026

Hours per Shift:

7.75

Length of Shift in weeks:

2

Shifts per cycle:

10

Shift Pattern:

Days

Days Off:

Saturday/Sunday

Minimum Salary:

$37.82

Maximum Salary:

$64.86

Vehicle Requirement:

Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing or Psychiatric Nursing from an accredited institution. Master of Nursing required. Active registration and practice permit with the College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CARNA) or College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of Alberta (CRPNA). The Heart and Stroke Foundation (HSF) Health Care Provider - Level C Basic Life Support (CPR) Certification as appropriate/required for the patient care setting. This position will be part of Acute Care Alberta effective April 1, 2025. By applying on this posting, if you are the successful candidate, you agree to and will become an employee of Acute Care Alberta.

Additional Required Qualifications:

Teaching/facilitation skills in small and large group settings utilizing knowledge of adult learning principles. Coaching and mentoring skills. Change management knowledge and experience required. Self-directed and self-motivated. Demonstrated time management skills with the ability to organize and prioritize competing demands. Demonstrated leadership skills. Strong interpersonal verbal and written communication skills. Knowledge of practice related education resources to support staff. Skilled in retrieval and appraisal of evidence from a variety of credible sources to provide current accurate information. Demonstrated effective collaboration within a team environment. Understanding and application of information and communication technologies.

Preferred Qualifications:

5+ years clinical experience as applicable for the designated patient care setting. Previous assessment skills to recognize &respond appropriately to staff learning requirements. Professional experience with IEHPs & addressing their barriers to practice. Involvement in developing/delivering & implementing educational programs or initiatives. Experience as an international hire. Experience & course work in collaborative practice, evaluation, quality improvement, change, & project leadership.