Instructor

As an Instructor, you will be an expert practitioner and key educator. 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 of 5 years nursing experience in a variety of acute care nursing areas such as critical care and emergency department or medicine and 2 years of experience as a Clinical Nurse Educator or instructor. One of the following Specialized nursing skills peritoneal dialysis, ventilator care, Intermediate care (including telemetry), or OPREP training for oncology patients. Knowledge of CoACT, AHS collaborative care framework and their care elements. Proven track record with teaching adults using several different mediums such as one on one, classroom, skills lab, simulations, computer modules, both virtually and in person. Experience applying adult learning principles with teaching, curriculum development, implementation and evaluation health content for employees and patients. Demonstrated commitment to continuing education and knowledge of best practice. Candidates must be highly motivated, self-directed, flexible and have an established evaluation process for their teaching effectiveness and must be extremely organized and have strong interpersonal skills. Strong computer skills are necessary with experience with Connect Care, Power Point, and other virtual teaching tools such as Snag It.

Master of Nursing preferred. Experience with RLS and clean hands portal ideal. Process improvement courses and/or certification is an asset. Training/courses in leadership, conflict resolution, change management and communication is an asset. Experience working as a nurse in multiple sub-specialties of medicine, such as Pulmonary, Nephrology, and Oncology is an asset.