Clinical Instructor (Technologies)

Alberta Health Services; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Edmonton is seeking a Clinical Instructor for the Anesthesia departments. This role involves mentoring staff, promoting clinical excellence, and supporting education across multiple sites within the anesthesia care team. Candidates with strong organizational and leadership skills, along with at least 3-5 years of clinical experience in anesthesia settings, are invited to apply.

Qualifications

• Active or eligible for registration with the applicable College or Association.
• 3-5 years' recent clinical experience as an Anesthesia Respiratory Therapist in acute care operating room and anesthesia settings.
• Current Anesthesia Assistant Certification or willingness to complete additional modules.

Responsibilities

• Promote best evidence-based patient care.
• Provide direct patient care to maintain competency.
• Identify educational needs and develop training modules for new equipment.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Leadership

Collaboration

Self-directed

Flexible

Adaptable

Education

Graduate from a recognized school of Respiratory Therapy

Current active registration with the CRTA

Current BCLS-HCP registration

Job description

Your Opportunity:

Are you a passionate and experienced Anesthesia Respiratory Therapist looking to advance your career? We are seeking a dynamic RT for an exciting leadership and education role supporting the Edmonton Zone Anesthesia departments. As the Clinical Instructor, you will mentor staff, promote clinical excellence, and support professional development within the expanded roles of the Respiratory Therapy and Anesthesia Care Team. This zone-wide position offers collaboration across multiple sites, the chance to influence patient care quality, and to shape the evolving scope of respiratory therapy in anesthesiology. Reporting to the Patient Care Manager – Centralized Surgical Programming and Planning and supported by Edmonton Zone anesthesiology leadership, this role provides autonomy and interdisciplinary connections. If you thrive in teaching, fast-paced environments, and wish to make a zone-wide impact, we would love to hear from you.

Description:

As a Clinical Instructor (Technologies), your main responsibilities include staff education, orientation, and continuing education across disciplines. You will promote best evidence-based patient care, provide direct patient care to maintain competency, and identify educational needs. You will also participate in quality assurance, lead or support research projects, and develop training modules for new equipment and therapies.

• Classification: Clinical Instructor (Tech)
• Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Surgical Planning / Surgery Recovery Anesthesia
• Primary Location: Royal Alexandra Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 06-AUG-2025
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• Date Available: 16-AUG-2025
• Temporary End Date: 31-AUG-2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 4
• Shifts per cycle: 20
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $42.44
• Maximum Salary: $55.01
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Active or eligible for registration with the applicable College or Association.

Additional Required Qualifications:

Graduate from a recognized school of Respiratory Therapy. Current active registration with the CRTA College of Respiratory Therapy of Alberta. Current BCLS-HCP registration. 3-5 years' recent clinical experience as an Anesthesia Respiratory Therapist in acute care operating room and anesthesia settings. Current Anesthesia Assistant Certification or willingness to complete additional modules. Strong interpersonal, organizational, problem-solving, decision-making, leadership, and collaboration skills. Self-directed, flexible, adaptable, and capable of managing change in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

Relevant Baccalaureate preferred. Advanced continuing education and educator experience preferred. Experience in developing evidence-based standards and quality assurance programs preferred. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.