Education Consultant I

Make a difference in the lives of Albertans by playing an integral role in improving respiratory health in the Calgary Zone. The Calgary COPD & Asthma Program (CCAP) aims to be leaders in Canada in the care and management of asthma, COPD, chronic cough, and in reducing the consumption of tobacco and other smoked or vaped products. Our mission is to improve the lives of those affected by asthma, COPD, tobacco, and chronic cough by providing lung health care and leadership through education and self-management skills. We strive to improve patient knowledge and practice, and link internal and external care providers and resources. If you are an experienced Certified Respiratory Educator that has a compassionate and enthusiastic personality, uses sound judgement, and embraces any opportunity to learn and help improve your clients’ health and quality of life, this position may be of interest to you. Key roles and responsibilities of this Education Consultant position includes one-on-one education in topic areas such as COPD, chronic cough, and asthma disease processes, trigger identification and avoidance, medication management including biologic medications and delivery device review. The incumbent will also educate on optimal use, smoking reduction counseling, chronic cough assessments, and guided self-management that includes individualized respiratory care plans and group education. This Education Consultant position will work at PLC and FMC on designated days and will work collaboratively with Respirologists and other care providers.

As an Education Consultant I, you will be working closely with other interdisciplinary professionals with a variety of backgrounds where you will be responsible for delivery of patient-centered education in area(s) of expertise to staff, patients (clients, residents), families and internal or external care providers. Education may be presented formally (classroom) and/or informally (one-on-one) and in a variety of settings from clinical, classroom, to hospital in-patient. This will include building partnerships with and acting as a resource to specialty services partners, community partners, and other AHS zone programs and staff. You will also provide patient assessment and counselling as part of education process, where required. You may identify education opportunities, assist in content development, analyze and evaluate services, and work with internal staff to schedule classes and identify locations. You will build new partnerships, implement new initiatives and promote your assigned program.

Completion of recognized post-secondary program in a health or education related field. Active or eligible for registration with applicable regulatory body.

Experienced Certified Respiratory Educator with a minimum of 5 in the past 8 years working in a healthcare setting that includes providing respiratory education and coaching. Current knowledge, skills, and proficiency in approaches with adults that enhance patient care, health promotion, and self-management; providing education on topics including COPD, chronic cough and asthma disease processes, trigger identification and avoidance, medication management, delivery device review and teaching on optimal use, smoking reduction counseling, and self-management support that includes individualized respiratory care plans, public speaking, and group education; and understanding significance of spirometry and other testing in the diagnosis and treatment of respiratory conditions. Excellent communication skills, including verbal, written, and listening. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective and respectful working relationships with clients, physicians, management, and team members. Must be able to problem solve and use considerable independent judgment and initiative in providing evidence-based care and recommendations that follow CTS guidelines in collaboration with physicians and other care providers.

Experience with the following: working with culturally diverse and vulnerable populations; public speaking and group facilitation; performing chronic cough assessments; and coordinating patient access to biologic medications. Certified Tobacco Educator designation. Additional training in behavioral change, health coaching, and chronic disease management principles and practices. Clinical experience using Connect Care.