Clinical Educator RN/RPN

Posted:
11/13/2024, 4:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Burlington, Ontario, Canada ⋅ Ontario, Canada

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary

Job Description 

**This is a 14 month Contract Position**

As the Clinical Educator, you will be accountable for the training and education of field staff 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: 

  • Select and educate preceptors for students on placement 

  • Provides clinical orientation to Nurses 

  • Arranges mandatory or centre specific education including back care training 

  • Operationalize the district educational plan in collaboration with the Care and Services Manager 

  • Deliver PSS training programs in the district 

  • Conduct needs analysis to support creation of education plan for the District 

  • 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 

What you bring: 

  • Registration/licensing in good standing as a Registered Nurse with provincial regulatory college 

  • Minimum of 3 to 5 years experience in an adult education environment 

  • Preferably has a minimum of 2 to 3 years’ experience as a practicing Registered Nurse

  • C.N.A. certification as a Community Health Nurse is an asset 

  • 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

Join us as we continue our 40-year tradition to help people live better and provide the most compassionate care possible! Join a winning team and let’s succeed together! 

 

ParaMed Home Health Care accommodates the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes upon request.