Interprofessional Educator – Interprofessional Practice and Learning

Job title: Interprofessional Educator – Interprofessional Practice and Learning

Company: Nova Scotia Health Authority

Job description: Req ID: 110677
Location: Eastern Zone, St. Martha’s Regional Hospital
Company: NSHA
Department: IPPL Professional Practice Support
Type of Employment: Casual Relief (3% FTE) x 2 position(s)
Union Status: UNIFOR
Posting Closing Date: 25-May-21

Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM on the Closing Date.

Nova Scotia Health Authority is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia. We are over 22,000 employees who provide health care and support services in hospitals, health centres and community-based programs throughout Nova Scotia.

Nova Scotia Health Authority provides health services to Nova Scotians and some specialized services to Maritimers and Atlantic Canadians. We operate hospitals, health centres and community-based programs across the province. Our team of health professionals includes employees, doctors, researchers, learners and volunteers that provide the health care or services you may need. This is accomplished across four geographic management zones which are responsible for the operation of acute care health centres and the provision of a variety of inpatient, outpatient services including academic, tertiary, quaternary care and community based programs and services including continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions.

Responsibilities

Reporting to Manager, Professional Practice Lead, IPPL, the Interprofessional Educator (IPE) is responsible (in collaboration with key stakeholders) for the assessment, implementation, planning, evaluation, and supportive application of existing and new clinical knowledge and the translation of knowledge to practice. The prime focus of the IPE is to coordinate, support, maintain and deliver competency based interprofessional educational curriculum in partnership with curriculum leads (Departments/Divisions of Faculty of Medicine, Nurse Educators, other Clinical Educators) via classroom, procedural skill/task training, simulation learning, clinical learning, and/or online learning strategies, while advancing practice. The IPE practices according to the Registered Health Professionals Network Act, and in accordance with profession specific acts/legislation, their professional regulatory body and in accordance with Standards of Practice.

The IPE demonstrates competency in practice, program design and implementation, monitoring and evaluation of education, leadership, and professional practice. The Interprofessional Educator exhibits the knowledge, attitudes and behaviours that align with the Interprofessional Practice and Learning Framework. This framework is grounded in theories of adult and concept based learning, practice development, fundamentals of care and collaborative learning and practice.

Qualifications

• University Degree in a relevant health care discipline, e.g. Respiratory Therapist, Critical Care Paramedic, required
• Current registration with applicable licensing body required
• 3 years related healthcare experience required
• Current BLS required
• ACLS an asset
• Relevant Specialty Certification as required or a willingness to complete within 18 months.
• Leadership Development Education an asset or a willingness to complete.
• Adult Education Program an asset or willingness to complete.
• Simulation Education Program an asset or willingness to complete.
• Certification in Simulation Specialist or Simulation Educator programs (i.e., CHSOS, CHSE, SLIIC) an asset.
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

• Successful Applicants are required to provide a criminal record check (including Vulnerable Sector Search) to People Services before starting employment and assume any associated costs as a condition of employment

PLEASE NOTE: Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must clearly state such equivalencies in their cover letter, resume, or application. Additionally, candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or are missing information.

Hours of Work

Casual Relief positions

Salary Information

$31.8525 – $40.2223 hourly

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Typically interviews are held within three to four weeks of the closing date.

Successful external applicants will be required to submit the below documents and assume any associated costs as a condition of employment. Additional documentation such as banking & proof of identity will be included in your offer letter.

• Criminal Record Check
• Proof of education & training certifications
• Proof of any additional required qualification
• Valid registration with the relevant licensing body
• Submission of immunization record along with health assessment documentation
• Proof of SIN number

Hiring Process will depend on the timeliness of delivering the above. This is a Healthcare bargaining unit – UNIFOR position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Nova Scotia Health Authority is proud to provide a smoke free and scent free environment. Only online applications are accepted.

Nova Scotia Health Authority (NSHA) is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. Our priority groups are Aboriginal People, African Nova Scotians, Persons with Disabilities and Recent Immigrants. Members of these groups are welcome to apply and self-identify if they wish to be considered under our Employment Equity policy.

Req ID: 110677
Location: Eastern Zone, St. Martha’s Regional Hospital
Company: NSHA
Department: IPPL Professional Practice Support
Type of Employment: Casual Relief (3% FTE) x 2 position(s)
Union Status: UNIFOR
Posting Closing Date: 25-May-21

Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM on the Closing Date.

Nova Scotia Health Authority is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia. We are over 22,000 employees who provide health care and support services in hospitals, health centres and community-based programs throughout Nova Scotia.

Nova Scotia Health Authority provides health services to Nova Scotians and some specialized services to Maritimers and Atlantic Canadians. We operate hospitals, health centres and community-based programs across the province. Our team of health professionals includes employees, doctors, researchers, learners and volunteers that provide the health care or services you may need. This is accomplished across four geographic management zones which are responsible for the operation of acute care health centres and the provision of a variety of inpatient, outpatient services including academic, tertiary, quaternary care and community based programs and services including continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions.

Responsibilities

Reporting to Manager, Professional Practice Lead, IPPL, the Interprofessional Educator (IPE) is responsible (in collaboration with key stakeholders) for the assessment, implementation, planning, evaluation, and supportive application of existing and new clinical knowledge and the translation of knowledge to practice. The prime focus of the IPE is to coordinate, support, maintain and deliver competency based interprofessional educational curriculum in partnership with curriculum leads (Departments/Divisions of Faculty of Medicine, Nurse Educators, other Clinical Educators) via classroom, procedural skill/task training, simulation learning, clinical learning, and/or online learning strategies, while advancing practice. The IPE practices according to the Registered Health Professionals Network Act, and in accordance with profession specific acts/legislation, their professional regulatory body and in accordance with Standards of Practice.

The IPE demonstrates competency in practice, program design and implementation, monitoring and evaluation of education, leadership, and professional practice. The Interprofessional Educator exhibits the knowledge, attitudes and behaviours that align with the Interprofessional Practice and Learning Framework. This framework is grounded in theories of adult and concept based learning, practice development, fundamentals of care and collaborative learning and practice.

Qualifications

• University Degree in a relevant health care discipline, e.g. Respiratory Therapist, Critical Care Paramedic, required
• Current registration with applicable licensing body required
• 3 years related healthcare experience required
• Current BLS required
• ACLS an asset
• Relevant Specialty Certification as required or a willingness to complete within 18 months.
• Leadership Development Education an asset or a willingness to complete.
• Adult Education Program an asset or willingness to complete.
• Simulation Education Program an asset or willingness to complete.
• Certification in Simulation Specialist or Simulation Educator programs (i.e., CHSOS, CHSE, SLIIC) an asset.
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

• Successful Applicants are required to provide a criminal record check (including Vulnerable Sector Search) to People Services before starting employment and assume any associated costs as a condition of employment

PLEASE NOTE: Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must clearly state such equivalencies in their cover letter, resume, or application. Additionally, candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or are missing information.

Hours of Work

Casual Relief positions

Salary Information

$31.8525 – $40.2223 hourly

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Typically interviews are held within three to four weeks of the closing date.

Successful external applicants will be required to submit the below documents and assume any associated costs as a condition of employment. Additional documentation such as banking & proof of identity will be included in your offer letter.

• Criminal Record Check
• Proof of education & training certifications
• Proof of any additional required qualification
• Valid registration with the relevant licensing body
• Submission of immunization record along with health assessment documentation
• Proof of SIN number

Hiring Process will depend on the timeliness of delivering the above. This is a Healthcare bargaining unit – UNIFOR position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Nova Scotia Health Authority is proud to provide a smoke free and scent free environment. Only online applications are accepted.

Nova Scotia Health Authority (NSHA) is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. Our priority groups are Aboriginal People, African Nova Scotians, Persons with Disabilities and Recent Immigrants. Members of these groups are welcome to apply and self-identify if they wish to be considered under our Employment Equity policy.

Expected salary:

Location: Antigonish, NS

Job date: Wed, 19 May 2021 05:38:19 GMT