Instructor

Job title: Instructor

Job description: Your Opportunity:

AHS is dedicated to Enhancing Care in the Community, helping people be healthy, well & independent in their homes & communities. Edmonton Zone Continuing Care (CCEZ) provides services through five main program areas: Home Living, Supportive Living, Facility Living, Specialty Services & Transition Services. The instructor is a member of the Continuing Care (CC) Education & Practice Development team in Edmonton Zone (EZ). They are responsible to plan, coordinate, implement & evaluate of CC orientation & education. As the education provided by this position supports the clinical practice of frontline staff, this position collaborates & partners with operational areas across CCEZ. Plans, develops, delivers, maintains & evaluates orientation & education for frontline, administrative & out of scope staff within CCEZ. Collaborates with program areas to identify gaps in knowledge that span across CC; plans & develops education to promote clinical competence while addressing gaps. Collaborates with provincial & CC stakeholders to plan & implement education & clinical resources related to changes in policy, procedures, protocols, clinical practice initiatives & technology that impacts & supports best practice & quality improvement. Provides leadership/mentorship support to team members including program-based educators/clinical nurse educators, professional practice leads, clinical quality consultants & frontline staff in order to further facilitate staff learning related to CC & program level initiatives. In time learning that impacts across CC frontline clinicians to respond to priorities & staff learning needs. The instructor adheres to a professional Code of Ethics & AHS policies & procedures. As a Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse in Alberta, the instructor is responsible & accountable for his/her nursing practice as defined by their regulatory College.

Description:

As an Instructor, you will be an expert practitioner and key educator in support of both nursing staff and the multi-disciplinary clinical team. You will take a leadership role in the planning, coordination, implementation and evaluation of education for nursing staff including orientation, compulsory and continuing education, and clinical development. You will collaborate with management and internal partners to promote standards of clinical, educational and evidence informed practice. You will play a key role in providing safe, quality patient and family centered care while reflecting the shared vision and values of AHS.

• Classification: Instructor
• Union: United Nurses of Alberta
• Unit and Program: Shared Services
• Primary Location: Seventh Street Plaza
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: At or Out of (UNA only)
• FTE: 0.89
• Posting End Date: 22-JAN-2024
• Employee Class: Regular Part Time
• Date Available: 12-FEB-2024
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 51
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $42.91
• Maximum Salary: $57.57
• Vehicle Requirement: Driver’s License, Vehicle Required

Required Qualifications:

Completion of an accredited nursing education program. Active or eligible for registration and practice permit with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA). Current Basic Cardiac Life Support – Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP). PLEASE NOTE: This posting is scheduled to close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date but may be filled earlier if a Regular Employee who holds a position within the unit, program, or office expresses their interest in this vacancy by 23:59 MT on the 5th calendar day following the posting date, under LOU #25. In the event that no Regular Employee from this workplace 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:

Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing or Baccalaureate Degree in Psychiatric Nursing. Active registration and practice permit with the College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CARNA). 5 years of recent health care experience including knowledge of all programs offered within the Continuing Care portfolio. Extensive experience as a facilitator/educator and awareness of adult learning principles. Demonstrated strong and effective communication and organizational skills. Leadership skills including demonstrated ability to work with various partners. Ability to inspire, influence change and build confidence in others. Use critical thinking to guide decisions. A demonstrated clear pattern of professional and personal development is an asset. Physical Exertion: Frequent physical demands including lifting, pulling and pushing, and moving equipment; standing for extended period of time; sitting for an extended period of time is required. The successful candidate will work in different settings for environments and must be able to carry supply bags which weigh approx. 35-50 lbs. Valid driver’s license and a vehicle in good repair for work-related travel. Possibility of shift work and extended hours. Preferred Qualifications:

5 years of recent experience working in Continuing Care in a clinical role, or as a facilitator &/or educator. Knowledge of a variety of capacity building & learning methodologies. Demonstrated project management skills. Change management training or experience. Experience with use of data to support quality improvement. Technical skills in Microsoft Office, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Visio, Skype & Zoom to deliver virtual education is an asset.

Please note:

All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.

Security Screening:

A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.

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