Educator - Temporary Full-time Evergreen AgeCare SkyPointe

AgeCare; Calgary; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A senior care organization in Calgary is looking for an Educator (Registered Nurse) to develop and implement teaching programs for staff, residents, and families. The candidate will use their nursing expertise to promote best practices in dementia care, medication management, and infection prevention. This position requires strong leadership and clinical skills, along with a commitment to quality resident care and safety.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in continuing care, gerontology, palliative care.
• Registered with CARNA or CRPNA.
• Experience with RAI and Dementia Strategy preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide education opportunities to staff and families.
• Promote best practices in dementia care and safety.
• Conduct instruction for orientation and mandatory education.

Skills

Dementia care

Medication management

Infection prevention

Leadership skills

Clinical knowledge

Education

Registered Nurse

Job description

The Opportunity:

This 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.

Key Responsibilities:

• 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
• 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.
• 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
• 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

Qualifications:

• Be an RN or Registered Psych Nurse, registered with, or eligible for registration with CARNA or CRPNA
• 3 or more years continuing care/gerontology/Palliative/End of Life experience, being a CPR instructor would be an asset
• Previous experience in education and quality management with knowledge regarding RAI and Dementia Strategy preferred

• 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!