Zone: Western Zone
Location: Western Memorial Regional Hospital

Nursing Education Coordinator II, Clinical Educator - Internationally Educated Nurses (IENs)
Western Zone
Temporary Full-time Until 1 May 2025, With Possibility of Extension
89277TMP
Hours
75 (8 hours; Days)

0800-1600 Hours; Monday to Friday.

Salary NS30 (CAD41.16 - CAD51.24 per hour)
Competition Number VAC0003596
Posted Date 2024-11-08
Closing Date 2024-11-18
Demands, duties, qualifications Duties: Located at Western Memorial Regional Hospital in Corner Brook, this position will promote quality evidence-based nursing practice through education and professional development of Internationally Educated Nurses. Reporting to the Director of Professional Practice and Employee Development in consultation with Nurse Managers for Medicine and Surgery, the individual in this position is responsible for the clinical onboarding and orientation of IEN's on the medical and surgical units. The incumbent will mentor IENs with client assessments using Electronic Documentation Systems particularly for assessment and monitoring of acute and chronic disease management e.g., assessment, investigation, follow-up, and evaluation. The incumbent develops, implements, and revises orientation and professional development programs for IENs based on identified learning needs, practice outcomes, education program effectiveness and best practices to ensure effective integration in the clinical environment. The incumbent will provide visible clinical and professional leadership, acting as a role model for staff to support the integration strategy for IENs.

The successful candidate must demonstrate the key skills, behaviours, abilities and knowledge as outlined in the five domains of the LEADS in a Caring Environment framework.
o Leading yourself by having self-awareness, managing your performance and health, developing yourself, and demonstrating character that is in line with Western Health's values of accountability, care, collaboration, excellence, respect and transparency;
o Engaging others through fostering development of others, contributing to the creation of a healthy organization, communicating effectively, and building effective teams;
o Achieving results by setting direction, strategically aligning decisions with vision, values, evidence, taking action to implement decisions, and assessing and evaluating outcomes;
o Developing coalitions through purposefully building partnerships and networks to create results, demonstrating a commitment to customers and service, mobilizing knowledge, and navigating socio-political environments;
o Transforming systems by thinking analytically and critically and questioning and challenging the status quo, encouraging and supporting innovation, orienting oneself strategically to the future, and championing and orchestrating change.

Qualifications: A Bachelor of Nursing Degree and current Registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Newfoundland and Labrador are required. Courses related to adult or vocational education is an asset, and knowledge of adult learning principles is required. Knowledge of program development and evaluation is also required.

Five years acute care medical and or surgical experience is required. Clinical proficiency with nursing skills and currency in BLS is required. Demonstrated strong collaboration and problem-solving skills are required. Experience in facilitating adult learning is an asset.

This position requires demonstrated excellence in written and verbal communications, teaching, and presentation skills. Successful candidate must demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and be able to mentor, educate, coach, and motivate staff in an individual or team setting. Candidates must be self-directed and able to work independently or collaboratively in a team environment. Research skills and the ability to incorporate research and evidence-based practice are required. Candidates must have a demonstrated commitment to continuous learning. Proficient computer skills are required. The successful candidate must be willing to travel within the region as required.
A satisfactory record of work performance and attendance is required.

Consideration will be given to candidates with an equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.