Educator (2026-1165)

Position Status: Regular Part Time Location: Southport BW Hours: 62.00 FTE: 0.80 Shift: Days Shift Times: 0800-1615 Union: Non Union Professional PCN: 10EDURN003

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Program Director of Quality Safety and Transformation and working collaboratively with the Site Leadership this position provides leadership in the development and delivery of clinical education and instruction based on adult education principles and philosophy, and by incorporating educational approaches as part of the education delivery. Applies nursing theory, advanced knowledge and leadership concepts, educational theories, and adult learning principles in providing clinical guidance and resource support to staff.

This position is responsible for promoting best practice through staff development and education thus ensuring optimal client outcomes. Assists the managers in maintaining standards of care and in providing and participating in quality improvement initiatives. Provides guidance and support to staff and students in the application of the nursing process in the provision of client care and promoting culture of evidence-based practice and evidence-informed decision making.

The key responsibility of the educator is to meet the educational needs of the clinical staff in the organization. Responsible for other duties as required.

- Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing required.

- Master’s Degree in an applicable health related discipline an asset.

- Registration with the College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta.

- Certificate in Adult Education with adult education experience an asset.

- Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle required for travel between sites.

- Minimum three (3) years of recent clinical experience with in the last five (5) years in acute care, post-acute care, rehabilitation, or geriatrics mental health. Demonstrated expertise in person-centered care, interdisciplinary team collaboration, rehabilitation principles, discharge planning, and supporting clients with complex medical, cognitive, and mental health needs. Experience in Geriatric Mental Health (GMH), Musculoskeletal (MSK), neurological, and rehabilitation programs is an asset. The role supports clinical practice excellence, staff education, and quality improvement across post-acute services.

- Demonstrated ability to engage and build collaborative relationships with staff, physicians, patients and families, leaders, learners and external partners and facilitate group processes.

- Strong interpersonal verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to recognize complex problems and seek solutions.
- Teaching skills in small and large group settings utilizing knowledge of adult learning principles.
- Computer literacy skills essential e.g. MS Office Suite, Connect Care.

- Project management and change management knowledge and experience an asset.
- Demonstrated ability in planning, implementing and leading change from an evidence-based perspective.
- Central Venous Catheter certification.
- PROSCI Change Management certificate or Change management modules.
- Alberta Health Services Improvement Way (AIW) Green Belt certification.
- Specialty Canadian Nursing certification such as: Canadian Gerontological Nursing certificate (GPNC(C)), Canadian Medical- Surgical nursing.