Nurse Educator, Specialized Geriatric Services - Inpatient Units

Job summary

Provide orientation and ongoing education to staff and students, support clinical problem solving, and develop unit and program processes that promote excellent clinical practice. Contribute to program development, research, quality initiatives, and change management while modeling effective interpersonal skills.

Job details

Specialized Geriatric Services - Inpatient Units Parkwood Institute Main - London, ON Temporary Full Time Salary Range: $42.66 - $60.88 /hour This is a temporary full-time position that is anticipated to extend until March 1, 2028, and is subject to the availability of work. A unique opportunity exists within Specialized Geriatric Services. A Nurse Educator is required to support patient centered care within a shared leadership environment. The Nurse Educator will have an integral role in staff development and practice excellence. Key aspects of the role would include facilitating clinical problem solving, development of unit and program processes to support clinical practices, as well as role modeling effective interpersonal relationship skills. The Nurse Educator will provide educational support (including orientation and ongoing education) to staff and students as well as support program development, research and quality initiatives and change management. Essential Qualifications Bachelor of Science in Nursing or related field Valid registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario Knowledge of a Safety Culture in a Health Care Setting in compliance with the OHSA Demonstrates advanced clinical knowledge in Geriatric Care and Musculoskeletal disorders Demonstrates understanding of Adult Learning Principles, excellence in assessing learning needs and in the design and delivery of diverse learning strategies addressing multiple learning styles Excellent written and verbal communication skills Experience providing effective, outcome focused coaching to individuals and groups (e.g. experience as a preceptor) Demonstrates expert critical thinking and problem solving Experience in supporting colleagues to manage change effectively Proven leadership abilities, initiative and self-directedness Strong organizational, consultation and negotiation skills Evidence of continuous learning and use of relevant literature and point of service tools in clinical practice Demonstrates efficient computer skills including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook Excellence in managing multiple projects Preferred Qualifications Experience with and knowledge of the Specialized Care requirements of the Geriatric population CNA Certification and/or enhanced learning in Gerontology Teaching and Research St. Joseph's Health Care London through its affiliation with Western University and Fanshawe College is a leading research and teaching hospital. As an employee of St. Joseph's you will be expected to engage in role related teaching and research activities in addition to any of your clinical duties Immunization Requirements Provide vaccination records or proof of immunity against measles, mumps rubella, varicella (chicken pox), Hepatitis B, COVID-19 and influenza. Provide documentation of the Tuberculosis skin testing

What you’ll do

Provide orientation and ongoing education to staff and students, support clinical problem solving, and develop unit and program processes that promote excellent clinical practice. Contribute to program development, research, quality initiatives, and change management while modeling effective interpersonal skills.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor of Science in Nursing or a related field, valid registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario, advanced knowledge of geriatric care and musculoskeletal disorders, and strong teaching, coaching, communication, and problem-solving abilities. Candidates should demonstrate leadership, change-management and project-management skills, computer proficiency, and ongoing learning; geriatric-care experience and CNA certification or enhanced gerontology learning are preferred.

Listed skills

• Geriatric Care · Preferred
• Coaching · Preferred
• Critical Thinking · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Change Management · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred
• Quality Improvement · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Geriatric Care
• Musculoskeletal Disorders
• Clinical Education
• Adult Learning Principles
• Learning Needs Assessment
• Coaching
• Critical Thinking
• Problem Solving
• Change Management
• Leadership
• Communication
• Project Management
• Research
• Quality Improvement
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft PowerPoint

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Education
• Management & Leadership
• Science & Research

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