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Northwood is currently accepting applications for a RN Long Term Care - Educator - Halifax Campus

Reporting to the Clinical Practice Manager, Long Term Care

Major Responsibilities:

• Assesses, plans, coordinates, implements, and delivers education programs in consultation with respective Leaders
• Acts as a resource to staff regarding professional and personal development in keeping with the overall philosophy and education needs of Northwood
• Provides support to staff including clinical support to nursing staff
• Maintains and promotes adherence to safety procedures; participates in safety training and co-operates with any person involved in making the Northwood community a safe and healthy environment

Tasks:

• Demonstrates commitment to corporate mission, vision and values
• Understands, supports, and promotes the Client/Resident Care Standards
• Maintains personal and professional development and continued competency
• Promotes the delivery of a person centered approach to care
• Facilitates departmental specific orientation as appropriate
• Works with staff to develop learning plans for new and existing staff and provides opportunities to meet identified learning needs
• Provides formal and informal clinical education
• Coordinates and maintains regular communication with preceptors
• Coordinates student placements
• Participates in and promotes professional development/education meeting the mandatory requirements
• Develops department educational plans in consultation with department leaders
• Participates in the development of organization wide education plan based on needs assessment
• Represents the organization and the department to the community, other health care agencies, educational facilities and professional organizations as the opportunities occur
• Develops and maintains communication links with multiple internal and external clients
• Maintains records, compiles and analyzes data and prepares reports on education initiatives
• Incorporates use of technology in alternate delivery methodology
• Attends relevant education sessions to promote own professional and personal development
• Represents the organization and the department to the community, other health care agencies, educational facilities and professional organizations as the opportunities occur
• Develops/reviews current education department policies, procedures, and processes
• Attends relevant education sessions to promote own professional and personal development
• Participates in the development, implementation and evaluation of departmental goals and objectives
• Develops/reviews current education department policies, procedures and processes
• Participates in Quality Improvement activities
• Works with others to create and maintain a safe and healthy environment
• Performs other duties as required

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing
• Registered Nurse - Province of Nova Scotia with active license
• Degree or certificate in Adult Education or equivalent knowledge and experience
• Five years experience in a health related field (preferably continuing care)
• Three to five years adult education/teaching experience
• Three to five years of relevant work experience in the planning and delivery of education programs
• Three to five years of relevant work experience in the implementing and evaluation of staff development programs
• Proficient in the use of computers and technology as it relates to education and teaching
• Valid Nova Scotia Driver's license and access to a motor vehicle required
• Knowledge of the following: Adult Education Principles, Microsoft Office, Education, Principles of Professional Development, Understanding of trends and best practices in Nursing, Healthcare and related fields.
• Must have strong Coaching/Facilitation, Communication, Presentation, Organizational skills.
• Must have the following attributes: Patience, Professional, Positive Attitude, Respectful, Supportive, Compassionate, Dependable and Ethical
• Possess the following abilities: Confidentiality, Follow Employer Policies, and Social Sensitivity

Salary: As per Northwood Scale

Hours: 80 hours bi-weekly - must be flexible - occasional evening/weekends

Start Date: October 2024

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To learn more about Northwood please visit our website www.northwood.care

Northwood is proud to be an inclusive employer who encourages diverse applicants. We thank all applicants however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.