Nurse B - Clinical Nurse Educator

Position #: 205889

Expected Start Date: July 08, 2024

Union: SUN

Facility: Kamsack District Hospital & Nursing Home

City/Town: Kamsack

Department: General Medical Nursing Unit

Type: Full-time regular

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

Hours of Work: 224 hours in a 6 week rotation

Relief: No

Float: No

Field Hours: No

Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Nurse B $42.040 to $52.440

Job Description: The Program Development Educator (PDE) is assigned responsibilities for particular rural facilities and community based services in a specific geographic area. The PDE will work collaboratively with other leaders and educators within the organization to provide education services consistent with overall program direction (long term care, acute care, and community based services such as home care). Under the direction of the Primary Health Care (PHC) Manager, the PDE integrates knowledge and skill reflective of the models of care and principles of adult learning, in the provision of education, research, and quality client centered care for a defined group of clients. The incumbent will provide visible, proactive leadership and promote the delivery of client centered care through identified education programming. In collaboration with the PHC Director and PHC Managers, the PDE is responsible for assessing learning needs of staff, planning, implementing, and evaluating education activities/programs. The PDE will use a consultative approach and research findings to provide support to care staff and managers. Position will have specific responsibilities related to electronic health record systems (e.g. Minimum Data Set (MDS) & Care Management), specialized client needs and clinical knowledge needs within the Primary Health Care service line.

Travel Required: No

Human Resources Exemption: No

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)

Licenses

• Basic Life Support Instructor Certificate (BLS)
• Basic Life Support Certificate (BLS)

Competencies

• Basic - Computer skills
• Problem solving skills
• Leadership skills
• Teaching skills
• Facilitation skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Knowledge in adult education principles, methods and tools
• Ability to develop and deliver formal education programs
• Knowledge in critical thinking processes

Other Information

• Kamsack is located approximately 83 km northeast of Yorkton
• Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
• For more information on the town of Kamsack please visit http://www.kamsack.ca/