Park Place Seniors Living -
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Grande Prairie, AB
Emerald Gardens Retirement Residence is looking for a candidate to fulfill the role of Registered Nurse & Educator. 3 days a week as educator for Emerald Gardens staff, and 2 days to be utilize as a Registered Nurse scope.
The role of Educator includes consultation, research, leadership, and education, for all
employees, Residents, volunteers, and visitors at the Park Place Home. This positon will enhance
Resident care outcomes and employee professional development through leadership in expert
clinical practice. The position is responsible for supporting clinical best practices, minimizing risk
to employees and Residents by providing education in-services and employee development of
personnel in all departments within the Park Place Home. Works collaboratively with department
supervisors to establish and implement an educational plan on an annual and ongoing basis.
Works with community partners to provide necessary and innovative in-services. Supports
positive employee morale and team concepts to further the Park Place Seniors Living Mission,
Vision, and Philosophy. Works in partnership with all departments to improve the performance of
individuals, teams, and the organization in providing improved service to Residents, families,
guests, and employees. Actively participates in designated committees.
The objectives of the education programs include, but are not restricted to the following:
1) to promote best practice in Resident care
2) to promote safe working habits and a healthy work environment
3) to enhance job satisfaction
The Educator will ensure a commitment to Resident safety and to our “culture of safety” as per
Park Place Strategic Imperatives.
TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Coordinates, plans, implements, and evaluates the orientation program for new
employees.
2. Collaborates with other leaders of the interdisciplinary team to ensure effective, consistent,
and comprehensive new employee orientation has been concluded in a timeframe
conducive to optimal job performance.
3. Develops, presents, and evaluates in-services and other educational programs as
required.
4. Maintains current clinical competence and knowledge through best practice.
5. Meets all legislated, provincial and accreditation standards.
6. Works in collaboration with the Vice President (VP) Quality Assurance to develop and
implement Park Place policies and expectations.
7. Contributes to quality of care and safety assurance and improvement by participating in
Park Place site committees (e.g., Leadership Team, Pharmacy and Therapeutics
Committee, Medical Advisory Committee).
8. Acts as Accreditation Team Leader/chair as assigned.
9. As lead of the OH & S committee, chairs meetings, monitors all employee accident/ hazard
incidence rates, brings forward safety suggestions/initiatives to Site Leader.
10. Establishes and maintains therapeutic relationships with Residents and families using
effective interpersonal and interviewing techniques, ensuring Resident choice and
autonomy in decision-making and care planning. Offers ongoing education and advocacy
to the Residents and families.
11. Maintains a positive liaison with community partners and resource agencies.
12. Provides guidance and direction on clinical tasks to members of the interdisciplinary team.
Assesses the flow of care and shares information collegially with other interdisciplinary
team members and/or leaders.
13. Acts as a role model by demonstrating professionalism, empathy, trust, and respect in all
interpersonal relationships, and recognizes personal impact on team dynamics.
14. Ensures confidentiality of information obtained through investigative procedures and/or by
other members of the interdisciplinary care team (including medical history, progress
notes, consultation reports, lab reports).
15. Provides guidance to members of the interdisciplinary team to incorporate clinical findings
into the Resident's individualized care plans.
16. Participates and/or takes a lead in quality improvement/performance measurement
initiatives and processes.
17. Performs other related duties as assigned.
The role of Educator includes consultation, research, leadership, and education, for all
employees, Residents, volunteers, and visitors at the Park Place Home. This positon will enhance
Resident care outcomes and employee professional development through leadership in expert
clinical practice. The position is responsible for supporting clinical best practices, minimizing risk
to employees and Residents by providing education in-services and employee development of
personnel in all departments within the Park Place Home. Works collaboratively with department
supervisors to establish and implement an educational plan on an annual and ongoing basis.
Works with community partners to provide necessary and innovative in-services. Supports
positive employee morale and team concepts to further the Park Place Seniors Living Mission,
Vision, and Philosophy. Works in partnership with all departments to improve the performance of
individuals, teams, and the organization in providing improved service to Residents, families,
guests, and employees. Actively participates in designated committees.
The objectives of the education programs include, but are not restricted to the following:
1) to promote best practice in Resident care
2) to promote safe working habits and a healthy work environment
3) to enhance job satisfaction
The Educator will ensure a commitment to Resident safety and to our “culture of safety” as per
Park Place Strategic Imperatives.
TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Coordinates, plans, implements, and evaluates the orientation program for new
employees.
2. Collaborates with other leaders of the interdisciplinary team to ensure effective, consistent,
and comprehensive new employee orientation has been concluded in a timeframe
conducive to optimal job performance.
3. Develops, presents, and evaluates in-services and other educational programs as
required.
4. Maintains current clinical competence and knowledge through best practice.
5. Meets all legislated, provincial and accreditation standards.
6. Works in collaboration with the Vice President (VP) Quality Assurance to develop and
implement Park Place policies and expectations.
7. Contributes to quality of care and safety assurance and improvement by participating in
Park Place site committees (e.g., Leadership Team, Pharmacy and Therapeutics
Committee, Medical Advisory Committee).
8. Acts as Accreditation Team Leader/chair as assigned.
9. As lead of the OH & S committee, chairs meetings, monitors all employee accident/ hazard
incidence rates, brings forward safety suggestions/initiatives to Site Leader.
10. Establishes and maintains therapeutic relationships with Residents and families using
effective interpersonal and interviewing techniques, ensuring Resident choice and
autonomy in decision-making and care planning. Offers ongoing education and advocacy
to the Residents and families.
11. Maintains a positive liaison with community partners and resource agencies.
12. Provides guidance and direction on clinical tasks to members of the interdisciplinary team.
Assesses the flow of care and shares information collegially with other interdisciplinary
team members and/or leaders.
13. Acts as a role model by demonstrating professionalism, empathy, trust, and respect in all
interpersonal relationships, and recognizes personal impact on team dynamics.
14. Ensures confidentiality of information obtained through investigative procedures and/or by
other members of the interdisciplinary care team (including medical history, progress
notes, consultation reports, lab reports).
15. Provides guidance to members of the interdisciplinary team to incorporate clinical findings
into the Resident's individualized care plans.
16. Participates and/or takes a lead in quality improvement/performance measurement
initiatives and processes.
17. Performs other related duties as assigned.
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