Nurse B - Program Development Educator

Position #: 9003366 (V49093)

Expected Start Date: May 05, 2025

Union: SUN

Facility: Wascana Rehabilitation Centre

City/Town: Regina

Department: Community Health Services In-Service Education

Type: Full-time regular

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

Hours of Work:  8 hour shifts 

Relief: No

Float: No

Field Hours: Yes

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

Travel Required: Yes

Job Description: The Program Development Educator (PDE) is responsible for developing education programs that enhance the knowledge and skills of staff within the former Regina Qu’Appelle Health Region (fRQHR) under the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) model of care. Working closely with the CNE Supervisor and other stakeholders-such as leadership in continuing care homes, hospitals, and across the SHA-the PDE assesses staff learning needs, develops educational content, and evaluates program effectiveness. Utilizing a consultative approach and evidence-based research, the PDE will create and implement education programs for nursing teams across long-term care facilities supported by the Program Services team. The PDE will serve as the champion and resource support for the Physical, Intellectual, Emotional, Capabilities, Environment, and Social (P.I.E.C.E.S.™) program across all healthcare networks. The incumbent is accountable for sustaining and growing the program to support current and future needs and building capacity by embedding the use of the P.I.E.C.E.S.™ approach in the delivery of care. Additionally, the PDE will support inter Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) assignments and projects by working closely with the Regina RAI coordinator and provincial peers as needed and facilitate change management by acting as champion for convergence systems

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

• Requires a minimum of three (3) years’ experience related to continuing care within the past five (5) years. 
• Requires experience in: program/resource development related to needs assessment, planning, program design, implementation, and evaluation
• teaching adults, skilled facilitation, and leading group activities.
•  Experience using InterRAI assessment tools will be considered an asset. 
• Proven ability to apply the P.I.E.C.E.S care model will be considered an asset.

Education

• Graduate of an approved Nursing Program.
• Is qualified with, or is actively pursuing, a Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing from a recognized university or comparable degree in education/ adult learning
• Has completed training as a PIECES educator training or agrees to attend training to complete this requirement

Licenses

• Current registration with either the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS) or the College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRPNS).

Other Education and Training

• Intermediate computer skills. 
• Clinical data analysis skills. 
• Valid driver’s license. Note: CVA vehicles are utilized for travel related to regional business. Travel allowance is provided if utilization of personal vehicle is occasionally required.

Knowledge and Abilities

• Has extensive knowledge, skills and experience in assessment/care planning for older adults, including the use of clinical assessment tools. 
• Demonstrates strong belief in, and personal commitment to, resident centered care. 
• Demonstrates ability to develop educational programs/resources including needs assessment, planning, design, implementation, and evaluation.
• Demonstrates ability in teaching, facilitation, and group activities.
• Demonstrates ability to establish and maintain effective interpersonal/consultative relationships and communication patterns.
• Demonstrates superior verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrates critical thinking and problem solving abilities. 
• Demonstrates ability to integrate clinical knowledge and experience into activities to enhance clinical practice.
• Demonstrates ability to accept, implement and lead change.
• Demonstrates commitment to continuing professional development. 
• Demonstrates leadership skills and ability to be self-directed. 
• Demonstrates ability to plan and carry out responsibilities with a minimum of supervision.
• Is able to work autonomously and independently, as well as in the team environment

Other Information

• Please provide a cover letter and resume for consideration
• For more information on the city of Regina please visit https://www.regina.ca/
• Registered/eligible to be registered with RPNAS (Reg Psych Nurses Assoc of Sask)
• Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)