Nurse Educator - Ambulatory and Cardiac Clinic

The Nurse Educator is responsible, in collaboration with Program Leadership for assessment, implementation, planning, evaluation and supportive application of existing and new clinical knowledge and the translation of knowledge to practice.

Contribute to safe, quality care by

• Managing a workload effectively in a fast-paced
• Addressing and resolving issues in a productive, respectful
• Exercising sound professional judgment and using best practice
• In partnership with clinical leadership, plan, develops, implements and evaluates programs to meet the educational needs of nursing staff as well as other members of the clinical team.
• Contributing to a safe, inclusive environment for all through compliance with patient and staff safety policies and

What must you have?

• Current certificate of competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario as an RN or RN (EC), in good
• Baccalaureate degree in nursing is
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support and Advanced Cardiac Life
• Coronary Care 1 and Coronary Care 2 certifications.
• Minimum five years of relevant and recent inpatient and outpatient cardiac experience is
• Recent clinical experience in a Cath Lab or equivalent setting an asset.
• Electrophysiology experience an asset.

What else do you bring?

• Effective knowledge transfer, program planning and evaluation
• Superior interpersonal, coaching, and leadership skills to facilitate identification and development of staff learning
• Experience promoting professional practice and excellence in evidence-based, patient centered
• Expertise in using and applying adult learning principles in teaching and learning opportunities.
• Demonstrated advanced clinical assessment
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and writing skills to successfully present and facilitate with a wide variety of
• Proven analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to achieve outcomes through programs delivered to individuals and
• Ability to work independently and as a member of an interprofessional
• Ability to effectively plan, organize and prioritize work in a continuously changing
• Ability to effectively identify need and facilitate practice related
• Computer literacy in a Windows environment utilizing Word, Excel, PowerPoint and
• Skill in using empathy in interactions with
• Proven attendance
• Models an understanding of patient and staff safety policies and procedures to foster a safe and inclusive environment for
• Ability to adapt to a fast-changing and stressful environment in a positive manner.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuing education within the past two (2) years.
• Demonstrated effective ability in: interpersonal relationships; oral and written communication skills; organization skills; priority setting skills; problem solving; decision making; facilitating team work; conflict resolution.
• Ability to function independently and as a part of the multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to perform the essential duties of the
• Demonstrates behaviours consistent with Mackenzie Health’s Commitment to Caring and values - Excellence, Leadership and
• Commitment to providing an exceptional experience for staff and clients within a challenging and exciting health care

• Certification from the Canadian Nurses Association, Cardiovascular Speciality.
• Masters Degree in Nursing or equivalent.
• Member of the Registered Nurses Association of Ontario, or another organization
• Relevant and recent experience as a clinical nurse educator in an acute medicine and critical care setting,

* This position is represented by ONA

* You may be required to work at any site of Mackenzie Health

Mackenzie Health is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer committed to providing accommodations for applicants upon request at any stage of the recruitment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those under consideration for an interview will be contacted.