Job Description
Nursing Education Coordinator II, Clinical Educator - Internationally Educated Nurses (IENs)
Labrador Grenfell Zone, NLHS
Temporary Full Time (with possibility of extension)
Location: Happy Valley-Goose Bay, NL
(56679TMP)
Reporting to the Provincial Director of Learning and Development, this position will promote quality evidence-based nursing practice through education and professional development of Internationally Educated Nurses. The incumbent will mentor IENs with client assessments using documentation particularly for assessment and monitoring of acute and chronic disease management e.g., assessment, investigation, follow-up, and evaluation. The incumbent develops, implements, and revises orientation and professional development programs for IENs based on identified learning needs, practice outcomes, education program effectiveness and best practices to ensure effective integration in the clinical environment. The incumbent will provide visible clinical and professional leadership, acting as a role model for staff to support the integration strategy for IENs.
Qualifications:
" Graduation from an approved school of nursing with a baccalaureate degree;
" Current registration with the College of Registered 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;
" 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 will be required;
" Other related duties.
Salary:
" NS - 30 of the RNUNL Salary Scales, $40.36 to $50.24 per hour, plus the applicable Labrador Allowance, if based in Labrador.
Hours of Work:
" 75 hours biweekly, variable shifts.
Interested applicants please submit resume, stating competition number 2024000182 to:
Human Resources
Labrador-Grenfell Regional Health Authority
Happy Valley-Goose Bay, NL, A0P 1C0
Tel: 709-897-2164 Fax: 709-896-4741
Apply online at https://www.careers.lghealth.ca/
Posting Date: April 12, 2024
Closing Date: May 10, 2024
Cc: RNUNL
"If this is an internal posting only, only applicants of the Labrador Grenfell Zone RNUNL Regional Bargaining Unit will be considered. If this is an internal and external posting, all applications will be accepted and preference will be given to those qualified candidates who are internal to the Labrador Grenfell Zone RNUNL Regional Bargaining Unit."
