Nurse B - Clinical Nurse Educator

Position #: 205902

Expected Start Date: December 09, 2024

Union: SUN

Facility: St. Anthony's Hospital

City/Town: Esterhazy

Department: General Medical Nursing Unit

Type: Full-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: June 01, 2025

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

Hours of Work: 28 shifts of 8 hours per 6 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Field Hours: No

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

Travel Required: Yes

Job Description: The Program Development Educator (PDE) is assigned responsibilities for rural facilities and community based services. The PDE will work with leaders and educators within the SHA to provide education services consistent with overall program direction under the direction of the Primary Health Care(PHC) Manager. The PDE integrates knowledge and skill 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. Will provide visible, proactive leadership and promote delivery of client-centered care through education programming. Collaborating with the PHC Director and PHC Managers, the PDE will assess learning needs of staff, planning, implementing, and evaluating education activities/programs. Use a consultative approach and research to provide support to care staff and managers. Responsibilities related to electronic health record systems, specialized client needs and clinical knowledge.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

• Experience in teaching adults, facilitation skills, and leading group activities
• Experience with planning, implementation, quality monitoring and evaluation.
• Three (3) years experience in the specific clinical area

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)

Other Education and Training

• Comparable degree in education/adult learning may be considered.

Competencies

• Advanced - Leadership skills
• Basic - Computer skills
• Intermediate - Clinical data analysis skills.
• Advanced - High level interpersonal skills to work effectively with clients and colleagues
• Advanced - Problem solving skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Knowledge in adult education principles, methods and tools
• Knowledge in critical thinking processes
• Ability to apply research to clinical practice
• Demonstrates ability to accept and implement change
• Ability to be self-directed 
• Ability to integrate knowledge and experience to enhance clinical practice.
• Knowledge in education and program development, implementation and evaluation
• Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety and Regulations 
• Ability to develop and deliver formal education programs
• Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to integrate theory/knowledge/experience to enhance client centered care
• Able to plan, prioritize and execute responsibilities independent of supervision
• Demonstrated commitment to continuing professional development

Other Information

• Esterhazy is located approximately 77 km east of Yorkton
• Travel may be required to provide service to sites within the network
• Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
• For more information on the town of Esterhazy please visit http://www.townofesterhazy.ca/