Instructor

We seek a clinically experienced Registered Nurse (RN) with a passion for teaching to join our dynamic Rural Clinical Nurse Educator (CNE) team in Redwater. Working in a small rural hospital offers close knit teamwork, strong community connections, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day. The CNE builds collaborative relationships with staff, physicians, patients, families, and partners, and works both independently and within an interdisciplinary team. Strong communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills are essential, along with sound clinical judgment, evidence informed practice, and commitment to quality improvement and patient safety. The CNE supports learning needs, provides coaching and mentorship, facilitates group processes, leads site-based training is an innovator and agent of change. The role also supports RAI education, clinical service delivery, and the integration of Connect Care into nursing practice while developing education for rural Acute Care, Emergency and Long Term Care staff. Redwater is a friendly, vibrant town located on Treaty 6 Territory and the traditional lands of the Métis. Living here offers the best of both worlds: a relaxed, small-town lifestyle with essential amenities, plus quick access to urban conveniences with Edmonton being less than an hour away. Redwater is nestled among prairie fields and sheltered by trees. It is a thriving community with schools, parks, sports fields, and a variety of arts, recreation, and volunteer opportunities for all ages. Enjoy nearby golf courses, an outdoor swimming pool, and the stunning Redwater Sand Hills Natural Area. Walking trails wind through town, and provincial parks are just a short drive away. Rural living provides unique advantages for both your family and your career, find your ideal lifestyle in Redwater!

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) certification.

Minimum of 5 years of RN experience. Experience as an educator/preceptor.

Experience with the following is preferred: adult education experience; strong clinical competence across multiple areas; advanced assessment & stabilization skills; experience in skills training; Connect Care integration into care; regulatory & compliance knowledge; curriculum development & adult learning theory application; data analysis & quality improvement skills and technical skills with equipment common in rural care.