Clinical Educator - Central East Ontario

Extendicare; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Extendicare is seeking a Clinical Educator for Central East Ontario to advance clinical excellence and workforce capability across multiple long-term care homes. The role is hybrid with approximately 80% onsite time and regular travel throughout the region.

Reporting to the Senior Manager of Clinical Education, you will deliver onboarding, simulate clinical scenarios, coach staff, and develop competency tools while translating policies into practical nursing practice.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) in good standing with provincial college.
• Minimum 3–5 years of clinical nursing experience, preferably in long-term care.
• Experience in clinical education delivery, adult learning, and competency development.
• Current BCLS/CPR certification.
• Knowledge of LTC standards, infection prevention, and quality improvement.
• Ability to travel regularly across multiple sites with valid driver’s license.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver standardized onboarding and ongoing clinical skills education across homes.
• Facilitate skills labs, simulation, microlearning, bedside coaching, and virtual delivery.
• Assess and validate competencies through knowledge checks and demonstrations.
• Develop and adapt lesson plans, facilitator guides, and learning resources.
• Translate policies and best practices into practical clinical skills education.
• Partner with leaders to identify gaps, learning needs, and priorities; mentor staff.

Skills

Travel readiness

RN/RPN licensure

Adult learning

BCLS/CPR

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

LMS platforms

Education

Nursing degree / licence

Graduate education in Nursing or Education

Tools

Microsoft Office

LMS platforms

Virtual learning tools

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Title: Clinical EducatorLocation: Central East Ontario(including, but not limited to Pickering, North York, Richmond Hill, Oshawa, etc.)Work Environment: Hybrid – 80% onsite in regional sitesWe are currently recruiting a Clinical Educator for Central East Ontario who will play a key role in advancing clinical excellence and workforce capability across an assigned portfolio of Long-Term Care (LTC) homes. The Clinical Educator role is a hybrid role that combines in-person education across the assigned LTC homes within their region with administrative responsibilities (e.g. education content development, scheduling). Regular travel throughout the assigned region is an essential requirement. This position requires approximately 80% of working time to be spent onsite within all Long-Term Care homes across the assigned region.Reporting to the Senior Manager of Clinical Education, the Clinical Educator partners with home and regional leaders as well as frontline teams to deliver standardized, evidence-informed clinical skills education. Through onboarding, hands-on skills training, simulation, coaching, and competency development, the Clinical Educator supports safe practice, staff confidence, and high-quality, person-centred resident care. The Clinical Educator also helps translate policies and best practices into everyday practice while contributing to the development, evaluation, and expansion of Extendicare’s clinical education program.CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTSSuccessful candidates must have the ability to travel regularly across multiple sites, are required to possess a valid driver's license, and have regular access to a reliable vehicle.Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) in good standing with the applicable provincial regulatory college.Minimum 3–5 years of clinical nursing experience, preferably in long-term care, geriatrics, or a related setting.Experience in clinical education delivery, adult learning, and competency development.Current BCLS/CPR certification.Demonstrated experience facilitating group education and applying adult learning principles.Knowledge of long-term care standards and infection prevention practices, and familiarity with quality improvement and resident safety principles.Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and adapt to the needs of multiple homes.Strong communication and interpersonal skills.Proficiency with Microsoft Office, virtual learning, and LMS platforms.Graduate education in Nursing, Education, Leadership, or an adult education credential is an asset.Key responsibilities include:Deliver standardized onboarding, transition to practice, and on-going clinical skills education to regulated and unregulated clinical staffFacilitate engaging, learner-centered education through skills labs, simulation, microlearning, bedside coaching, and virtual delivery where applicable. Assess and validate clinical competencies through knowledge assessment, return demonstration, and clinical judgment activities.Develop and adapt lesson plans, facilitator guides, learning resources, and competency assessment tools.Translate legislation, clinical policies, procedures, and best practices into clear and practical clinical skills education.Partner with home and regional leaders to identify practice gaps, learning needs, and education priorities.Provide coaching, mentorship, and follow-up support to strengthen practice and sustain change.Use learning technologies, virtual platforms, and the learning management system to improve access and learner engagement.Monitor & track participation, competency completion, learner feedback, and outcomes to evaluate and improve education programs.Contribute to quality improvement, resident safety, and clinical practice-change initiatives.Build collaborative relationships across multiple homes and escalate significant education or practice concerns as appropriate.SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS:All candidates will be required to obtain and show proof of:Successful completion of Employment ReferencesA Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) that must be within six-monthsTwo-step TB TestTime Type:Full timeAt Extendicare, we’ve spent more than 50 years dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for residents in our long-term care homes across Canada. When you join Extendicare, you become part of a compassionate, mission-driven team committed to creating a safe, supportive, and enriching environment for every resident we serve.We provide competitive compensation that reflects the value of this role and the unique qualifications each candidate brings. Final salary offers are based on a variety of factors such as your skills, experience, education, and alignment with the responsibilities of this position.Base salary is one component of our broader total rewards package. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support your health, financial well-being, and long-term career growth. Your recruiter can provide more details about our total rewards offerings during the hiring process.We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support certain stages of the recruitment process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing candidate responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment — every application is reviewed by a member of our team to ensure thoughtful and equitable consideration. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.Extendicare is an equal opportunity employer committed to respectful and inclusive hiring practices. We welcome all applicants, including those from equity-deserving groups, including Indigenous peoples, women, people with disabilities, and visible minorities.Extendicare is committed to fostering an accessible, inclusive, and equitable hiring process. We will gladly accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of the recruitment process upon request and in accordance with applicable legislation. If you require support during any stage of the process, email us at [e-mail] acknowledge that the care we provide across Canada occurs on lands that have been cared for by many Indigenous peoples for generations. We recognize First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples and their enduring connection to this land, and the importance of respect and cultural safety in the work we do.