Instructor

As an educator in a regionalized department you will be responsible for providing education to staff in rural acute care facilities within Alberta Health Services, Central Zone. Your responsibilities will be to develop, coordinate, facilitate and deliver education as required. You will partner with clinical educators and clinical experts from other portfolios to develop and facilitate education that spans across portfolios.

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.

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).

Minimum 5 years broad based rural nursing experience with well-developed nursing skills in the areas of Emergency and Obstetrics. Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing. Minimum of 2 years teaching experience preferably with an adult focus in a health care setting. Strong computer knowledge and proficiency with Microsoft Office including PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook. Excellent communication and presentation skills. Ability to work collaboratively as part of a virtual team.

Preference will be given to applicants with instructors’ certification in ACLS, TNCC, PALS and/or NRP. Previous training as a Connect Care Superuser.