Instructor
Apply NowCompany: Covenant Health
Location: Edmonton, AB T5A 0A1
Description:
Your Opportunity:
As a member of the Medicine Program team, you will have an opportunity to participate in providing support to a diverse group of staff. The Clinical Educator is an integral part of our care team providing support, mentorship and education to our staff who care for complex General Medicine patients. The position also plays a valuable role in using innovation and technology to bring safe and quality care to all patients through leading best practice. Utilizing informal leadership skills, the CNE plays a crucial role in building a strong, positive culture that is aligned to our values. This role participates in hospital, zonal & provincial improvement activities & committees.
Description:
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.
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. PLEASE NOTE: This posting is scheduled to close at 23:59 of the posting end date but may be filled earlier if a Regular Employee who holds a position within this unit/program/office expresses their interest in this vacancy by 23:59 on the 5th calendar day following the posting date, under LOU #25. In the event that no Regular Employee from this unit/program/office expresses their interest by the deadline, the vacancy shall be filled under the provisions of Article 14: Promotions, Transfers and Vacancies. Please be advised this posting may be used to fill multiple identical vacancies arising as a result of the administration of the Trial of Modified Posting Provisions.
Additional Required Qualifications:
Required three to five years of recent acute care nursing experience. Must be proficient working in a computerized environment including MS Office Suite, Connect Care, Microsoft Teams. Excellent written and oral communication skills including strong presentation/speaking skills. Must be self-motivated, self-directed and able to implement resolutions; must have excellent problem-solving skills. Previous experience as an educator, clinical instructor or preceptor.
Preferred Qualifications:
A certificate in adult education is preferred. Experience in designing and delivering evidence based, innovative, learner-centric educational programs. Familiarity with simulation-based learning and other advanced educational technologies. Familiarity with learning management systems, Tableau, and audio-visual equipment.
As a member of the Medicine Program team, you will have an opportunity to participate in providing support to a diverse group of staff. The Clinical Educator is an integral part of our care team providing support, mentorship and education to our staff who care for complex General Medicine patients. The position also plays a valuable role in using innovation and technology to bring safe and quality care to all patients through leading best practice. Utilizing informal leadership skills, the CNE plays a crucial role in building a strong, positive culture that is aligned to our values. This role participates in hospital, zonal & provincial improvement activities & committees.
Description:
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: Medicine Program: 1 East, 2 East, 4 East, 7 East, 7 West, 8 East, 8 West
- Primary Location: Misericordia Community Hosp
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 28-FEB-2025
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
- Date Available: 10-MAR-2025
- Temporary End Date: 30-MAR-2026
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 4
- Shifts per cycle: 19
- Shift Pattern: Days
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- Minimum Salary: $42.91
- Maximum Salary: $57.57
- 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. PLEASE NOTE: This posting is scheduled to close at 23:59 of the posting end date but may be filled earlier if a Regular Employee who holds a position within this unit/program/office expresses their interest in this vacancy by 23:59 on the 5th calendar day following the posting date, under LOU #25. In the event that no Regular Employee from this unit/program/office expresses their interest by the deadline, the vacancy shall be filled under the provisions of Article 14: Promotions, Transfers and Vacancies. Please be advised this posting may be used to fill multiple identical vacancies arising as a result of the administration of the Trial of Modified Posting Provisions.
Additional Required Qualifications:
Required three to five years of recent acute care nursing experience. Must be proficient working in a computerized environment including MS Office Suite, Connect Care, Microsoft Teams. Excellent written and oral communication skills including strong presentation/speaking skills. Must be self-motivated, self-directed and able to implement resolutions; must have excellent problem-solving skills. Previous experience as an educator, clinical instructor or preceptor.
Preferred Qualifications:
A certificate in adult education is preferred. Experience in designing and delivering evidence based, innovative, learner-centric educational programs. Familiarity with simulation-based learning and other advanced educational technologies. Familiarity with learning management systems, Tableau, and audio-visual equipment.