Education Facilitator - Repost

Requisition ID: 364994

Competition #: NRS-24-550

Position Number: 116-71470-S229-03

Posting End Date: Open Until Filled

City: Portage la Prairie

Site: Southern Health-Santé Sud

Work Location: Portage District General Hospital

Department / Unit: Staff Development, Infection Prevention & Control

Job Stream: Clinical

Union: MNU

Anticipated Start and End Date: September 16, 2024 - March 31, 2025

Position Type: Term

FTE: .60

Anticipated Shift: Weekends

Daily Hours Worked: 7.75 hour shifts

Wage Rate: As per MNU collective agreement

Shared Health leads the planning and coordinates the integration of patient-centered clinical and preventive health services across Manitoba. The organization also delivers some province-wide health services and supports centralized administrative and business functions for Manitoba health organizations.

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Director - Staff Development, Infection Prevention & Control, the Education Facilitator participates as an active member of the Regional Staff Development Department through collaboration in the planning, development, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of regional education. This position includes resource development with elements of research application and integration, and policy and procedure development as it relates to promote an optimal standard of safety for clients and staff. The incumbent exercises the appropriate level of initiative and independent judgment in determining work priorities, work methods to be employed and action to be taken on unusual matters.

The incumbent is proactive in identifying and meeting their professional development needs, as well as those of fellow professionals within Southern Health-Santé Sud. The position functions in a manner that is consistent with the mission, vision, and values; and policies of Southern Health-Santé Sud.

Qualifications:

• Current Active Practice Registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba (CRNM)
• Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Current Instructor Certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (Heart and Stroke Foundation)
• Certification in Adult Education or be willing to acquire Certification in Adult Education
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications
• Demonstrated knowledge of the principles of adult education, teaching and learning strategies
• Minimum of five (5) years full-time nursing experience in a relevant healthcare practice setting and / or professional development
• Demonstrated leadership ability • Excellent interpersonal and verbal and written skills
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within team and working group structures
• Demonstrated ability to problem solve in complex situations
• Demonstrated ability to initiate and support change
• Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions
• Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population is required
• Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions
• Demonstrated ability to meet the physical and mental demands of the job
• Demonstrated ability to respect confidentiality including paper, electronic formats and other mediums
• Good work and attendance record

Conditions of Employment:

• Completes and maintains a satisfactory Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector Search, Adult Abuse Registry Check and Child Abuse Registry Check, as appropriate
• All Health Care workers are required to be immunized as a condition of employment in accordance with Southern Health-Santé Sud policy.
• Requires a valid Class 5 driver’s license, an all-purpose insured vehicle and liability insurance of at least $1,000,000.00

We have a unique ability to work together to make health care better. If you want to make a difference and contribute to supporting the health of your family, friends and neighbours, please apply today.

Interested candidates should select the "Apply" icon below to upload their cover letter, resume and copy of licenses/certification.

This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.

Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions in Shared Health that combine to equal more than 1.0 FTE.

Shared Health values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.