Educator, AgeCare Seton - Full Time Permanent

AgeCare; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Corporate Educator (Registered Nurse) to empower staff and residents through innovative teaching programs. This role emphasizes the importance of a positive learning environment, where the successful candidate will utilize their clinical expertise and leadership skills to enhance the quality of care in long-term settings. Collaborating with community supports, the educator will ensure that educational initiatives align with best practices in dementia care, medication management, and more. Join a creative team dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the lives of seniors and promoting best practices in care standards.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of continuing care/gerontology experience required.
• Experience in education and quality management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement teaching programs for staff and residents.
• Promote best practices in dementia care and medication management.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Clinical Knowledge

Adult Learning Principles

Mentoring

Dementia Care

Medication Management

Infection Prevention

End of Life Care

Fall Prevention

Education

Registered Nurse (RN)

Registered Psychiatric Nurse

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:

This Corporate Educator (Registered Nurse) role promotes and supports a positive learning climate modeling AgeCare’s four Guiding Principles: Trust, Respect, Quality, and Teamwork. The successful candidate will develop and implement teaching programs using their knowledge as a Registered Nurse and skills of Adult Learning principles to connect with staff, residents, and families. The Educator has both corporate and site responsibilities and will collaborate with community supports to ensure education is aligned with best practice standards.

What Is In It For You:

1. Become a part of a creative and innovative team of educators, providing education opportunities and in-services to staff, residents, and families on various topics related to quality resident care and safety.
2. Use your leadership skills and strong clinical knowledge to promote best practices in the areas of dementia care, medication management, infection prevention and control, end of life care, fall prevention, etc.
3. Provide instruction on a 1:1 basis and in groups at all types of orientation instructional days as well as mandatory education according to standards annually.
4. Help our Seniors Communities be best in class by taking an active role in ensuring our care standards meet or exceed audit and accreditation standards.

What You Will Need:

1. Be an RN or Registered Psych Nurse, registered with, or eligible for registration with CARNA or CRPNA.
2. 3 or more years continuing care/gerontology experience; being a CPR instructor would be an asset.
3. Previous experience in education and quality management with knowledge regarding RAI and Dementia Strategy preferred.
4. Demonstrated success in mentoring, developing, and leading care staff.

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