Job Description
Licensed Practical Nurse II- LPN Educator (Long-Term Care)
Long-Term Care
Permanent Full Time
Location: Goose Bay, NL
(PCN55050DIF)
Reporting to the Regional Director of Professional Practice & Employee Development, this position is responsible and accountable for the education and training of staff at the Labrador Health Centre, primarily the Long-Term Care home. The incumbent will assess needs, develop, implement, and evaluate education programs in accordance with the LGH MoNCP to assist nursing staff and others to acquire and maintain the knowledge, skills and judgments required for safe job performance, contributing to high quality client/resident care.
Qualifications:
" Graduation from an approved LPN diploma program;
" Current registration with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Newfoundland and Labrador;
" Minimum of five years current clinical experience;
" Two years' experience in nursing education and training;
" Experience in the facilitation of team and change process;
" Have completed or willingness to complete (within timeframe designated by employer), instructor training for various courses including, but not limited to GPA, NVCI, Meditech, etc.;
" Breastfeeding course/education;
" Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills;
" A working knowledge of nursing professional standards, nursing policies, issues and trends;
" Proficient in the use of basic computer programs including Microsoft Office ;
" Current certification in Basic Life Support (CPR);
" The successful applicant will be required to submit a satisfactory Certificate of Conduct & Vulnerable Sector Check.
Duties: (Included but not limited to)
" Provides education support to nurses by responding to identified learning needs based on clinical best practice, professional standards, and performance deficits. Support includes the development of individualized learning plans and the evaluation of clinical competence;
" Plans, develops, delivers and evaluates educational programming to help prepare staff for implementation of nursing model, programs and clinical practices, including leadership training, programming to enable nursing staff to work to their full scopes of practice, and other role training as required to support nurses in the practice environment;
" Maintains professional standards of practice respecting the needs of the adult learner, through the demonstration of effective clinical, teaching and leadership skills and participation in the development, implementation and evaluation of clinical practice, policies and procedures;
" Works collaboratively with managers, leaders, departments and professional groups to facilitate successful navigation through the change process;
" Fosters an environment that utilizes effective strategies to integrate research into clinical practice;
" Provides consultative services to internal and external partners to enhance professional practice;
" Provide orientation to staff as required;
" Deliveries a variety of education programs;
" Promotes an environment of excellence and continuous improvement in support of a quality culture;
" Development of nursing self-learning practices utilizing evidence based practices;
" Travel may be required;
" Other related duties.
Salary:
" CGHSL-33 of the NAPE HS Salary Scales, $33.05 to $36.44 per hour, plus the applicable Labrador Allowance.
Hours of Work:
" 75 hours biweekly, variable shifts.
Interested applicants please submit resume, stating competition number 2024000093N
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