(B)Staff Educator, Regular Full Time (BMR Educ 1.00) AgeCare Mount Royal

AgeCare; Calgary; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in long-term care is seeking a dedicated Staff Educator to assess training needs and develop educational programs for staff. This role emphasizes the importance of quality care and effective communication while helping to foster a positive working environment. Ideal candidates will be Registered Nurses (RN) or Registered Practical Nurses (RPN) with strong leadership and motivational skills, eager to enhance staff knowledge and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Current registration with Provincial Licensing Body.
• Completion or working towards adult education course is an asset.
• VPS Screening within 6 months required.

Responsibilities

• Identify and design staff development programs based on training needs.
• Evaluate effectiveness of training programs to ensure quality of care.
• Communicate planned programs to encourage staff participation.

Skills

Communication

Motivation

Time Management

Leadership

Team Building

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Practical Nurse (RPN)

Diploma in Gerontology, Nursing Administration, or equivalent

Course in adult education at community college level

Job description

About Us

At AgeCare, our mission is to empower residents to live their lives to the fullest by prioritizing their health and well-being. We firmly believe that we are working in our residents’ homes, and we dedicate ourselves to providing a comfortable and person-centered environment. Working in long term care is more than just a job; it is a calling for many of us.

The Opportunity:

The Staff Educator is a member of AgeCare’s Education Services Team and collaborates with all Educators from all facilities/sites. The Education team is responsible for the development and ongoing maintenance of a comprehensive interdisciplinary education program, in keeping with Adult Learning principles, this program encompasses the educational needs of staff, residents, families, volunteers, students and the community.

What You Will Do:

• Identifies the educational and training needs in the facility to ensure quality of care
• and services.
• Designs, develops, and coordinates the delivery of Staff Development Programs to
• meet these needs.
• Ensures good resident outcome and satisfaction through training needs of staff.
• Develops general orientation and ongoing educational programs based on learning
• needs of staff.
• Communicates the planned program to encourage participation, involvement and
• support.
• Provides programs to enhance the working life and increase knowledge and esteem
• of the staff.
• Evaluates the effectiveness and quality of Staff Development Program against
• appropriate objectives and standards.

What You Will Need:

• Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) with current registration
• with the Provincial Licensing Body.
• Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Practical Nurse (RPN), or other healthcare
• disciplines with Diploma in Gerontology, Nursing Administration, Rehabilitation,
• Long Term Care, or the equivalent.
• Completion or working towards a course in adult education at the community
• college level is considered an asset.
• Must possess good written and oral communication skills.
• Good motivational and time management skills, good inter-departmental
• communications and leadership skills are necessary.
• Good working attitude and team building skills are a must.
• The successful incumbent will be the management certified Health and Safety
• Representative.
• Proficiency in a second language is considered an asset.
• Current (within 6 months) Vulnerable Position/Sector Screening (VPS).

If you’re motivated by the privilege of serving our seniors with dignity, respect and compassion, come join us!