Clinical Nurse Educator - Public Health

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Sydney; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A health services provider in Nova Scotia seeks a Clinical Nurse Educator committed to person-centered care to advance practices in nursing. This full-time position offers an hourly wage between $50.80 and $60.63, with potential annual salary reaching up to $118,220. The ideal candidate will have significant nursing experience, be an effective communicator and problem solver, while also fostering educational programs. If you're passionate about making a difference in patient outcomes within a collaborative team, we encourage you to apply.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Defined benefit pension plan

Qualifications

• Minimum three years full-time clinical nursing experience within the last five years in Public Health nursing required.
• Recent experience as a Clinical Nurse Educator preferred.
• Evidence of adult education theory and application and leadership development experience in the last year.

Responsibilities

• Assess, implement, plan, evaluate, and support new clinical knowledge application.
• Foster a culture of learning and build capacity through education programs.
• Provide advice and consultation to optimize patient outcomes.

Skills

BLS-C (HCP) or RQI BLS certification

Interpersonal skills

Innovative problem solving

Facilitation of concept-based learning

Computer skills including Microsoft Suite

Education

Bachelor of Nursing / Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Master of Nursing, Health or Education

Active practicing license in good standing with the Nova Scotia College of Nursing

Job description

Req ID: 213660

Location: Eastern Zone, Cape Breton Regional Hospital

Department: IPPL Professional Practice Support

Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly Full-Time (100%) x 1

Union: NSGEU Nursing Position

Posting Closing Date: 28-Dec-25

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia. We are committed to excellence in health, healing, and learning through collaborative work across provincial hospitals, health centres, community programs, and beyond. We offer a diverse range of inpatient and outpatient services, including academic, tertiary, quaternary care, and mental health and addictions. Join a team of innovators, collaborators, and creative thinkers.

Our Interprofessional Practice and Learning team advances person‑centered care through evidence‑based practice and learning strategies. The team works closely with academic, regulatory, and governmental partners to influence and operationalize health system priorities and improve patient outcomes.

About The Opportunity

Reporting to the Manager, Interprofessional Practice and Learning, Eastern Zone, the Clinical Nurse Educator (CNE) assesses, implements, plans, evaluates, and supports the application of existing and new clinical knowledge. The CNE demonstrates competency in practice, program design and implementation, monitoring and evaluation of education, leadership, and professional practice. The role aligns with the Interprofessional Practice and Learning Framework, supporting collaborative person‑centered care within Nova Scotia Health.

Using a framework grounded in adult and concept‑based learning, the CNE fosters a culture of learning, builds capacity, and supports the advancement of professional practice through orientation and ongoing education programs. The CNE provides advice, consultation, and support to advance practice, maintain and develop evidence‑based standards of care, and optimize patient outcomes within interprofessional teams.

Periodic travel across Nova Scotia is required. Reliable transportation is mandatory.

About You

• Bachelor of Nursing / Bachelor of Science in Nursing required
• Master of Nursing, Health or Education preferred
• Active practicing license in good standing with the Nova Scotia College of Nursing required
• Minimum three years full‑time clinical nursing experience within the last five years in Public Health nursing required
• CNA certification or other specialty certification required or willing to complete
• BLS‑C (HCP) or RQI BLS certification required
• Recent experience as a Clinical Nurse Educator preferred
• Previous experience in education support, onboarding new staff, and transition to practice an asset
• Adult Education Program experience an asset or willingness to complete
• Previous teaching experience involving designing, implementing, and evaluating traditional and non‑traditional methods of instruction preferred
• Recent professional development relevant to maintaining currency in clinical practice and education
• Evidence of adult education theory and application, leadership development, and/or experience in the last year
• Demonstrated initiative, effective interpersonal skills, communication skills, and innovative problem solving
• Skilled in the facilitation of concept‑based learning, collaborative learning, and practice development
• Computer skills including Microsoft Suite and documentation systems
• Physical demands: setting up rooms, walking and standing, moving educational resources/tools across sites

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours

Permanent Full‑time; 75 hours bi‑weekly

Compensation And Benefits

Hourly rate: $50.80 – $60.63

Annual salary: $99,059 – $118,220

Adjusted hourly rate with 25 years’ nursing experience: $62.74 ($122,357 annually)

Successful candidates may be eligible for a benefits package that includes health, dental, travel, long‑term disability, and life insurance coverage, as well as a defined benefit pension plan.

Once You've Applied

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

This is a Nursing bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionised positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units, or employment status should seek clarification regarding seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage prior to accepting the position.

Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self‑identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self‑identify.