As the Clinical Educator for Personal Support Services, reporting to the Care and Service Manager, you will be accountable for the training and education of Home Support Worker and Personal Support Worker orientation curriculum within the district.  You will have the competence to deliver training, education, and in- services for all business lines as outlined by the district education plan ensuring the delivery of safe, quality care and service.  

  

Why you’ll love working here: 

• Celebration and Recognition programs 
• Comprehensive health and dental benefit plans 
• Education allowance for employees and family 
• Opportunities for career advancement
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Employee perks and exclusive offers 

What you’ll do: 

• Deliver HSW program/ HSW and PSW orientation to qualified applicants
• Delivers course curriculum in classroom and labs, which includes ensuring student awareness of course objectives, approaches and evaluation techniques
• Evaluates student progress/achievement and assuming responsibility for the overall assessment of the students’ work within assigned courses
• Stay informed of changes in practice settings that affect scope of practice 
• Champion ParaMed’s policies and procedures through education and training of staff 
• Integrate client-centered practice expectations in all education and training events 
• Ensure all personal support staff receive annual training/refreshers on classroom trained skills

What you bring: 

• Registration/licensing in good standing as a Registered Practical Nurse with provincial regulatory college 
• Minimum of 3 years experience in an adult education environment 
• Preferably has a minimum of 2 to 3 years’ experience as a practicing Registered Practical Nurse in a community setting 
• Working knowledge of applicable legislation including but not limited to the Mental Health Act, Substitute Decisions Act, Healthcare Consent Act, Privacy / Personal Health Information Act 
• Competence in best practices and standards of care for palliative, wound care, intravenous therapy, oncology and other specialties as relevant to the district needs 
• Strong presentation and interpersonal skills 
• Exceptional critical thinking and problem-solving skills 
• Knowledge of applicable community resources available for clients and families 
• Demonstrates commitment to professional development through involvement in committees, memberships, and associations relevant to home health care. 
• Possesses a valid driver’s license and vehicle and able to travel across the district to deliver education to staff 
• Excellent computer skills including experience in Word, Powerpoint and Excel are required 
• Able to provide a current, clear Vulnerable Position Screening (VPS) 

Time Type:

Full time