Faculty Educator – Emergency First Response Teams and RN Programs

ORNGE Inc.; Ontario; Hybrid; CAD 83,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in emergency healthcare services seeks a Faculty Educator to enhance training within its Emergency First Response Team and RN programs. This role involves designing educational activities, ensuring high-quality training for front-line clinicians, and collaboration with organizational stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have robust healthcare experience and educational expertise, as well as a passion for mentorship and improving clinical skills.

Benefits

Comprehensive Health, Dental and Vision Benefit Plan

24/7 Employee and Family Assistance Program

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years' independent practice in healthcare.
• Two years' experience in teaching health professionals.
• Strong knowledge of adult education and simulation methods.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver educational content for emergency first responders.
• Evaluate learner achievement and program effectiveness.
• Collaborate with clinical teams for education delivery.

Skills

Adult education

Simulation education

Mentorship

Education

Post-secondary education in Critical Care Paramedicine, Nursing, or Respiratory Therapy

Job description

FACULTY EDUCATOR –EMERGENCY FIRST RESPONSE TEAMS AND RN PROGRAMS

Reference #2025-83

Strong. Proud. Uplifting.

At Ornge, we believe that ordinary people can do extraordinary things.

Each day, we connect communities with critical care across Ontario, Canada. In the air and by land, our teams deliver equity in emergency response, uplifting the lives of those in our care.

We are excited to onboard individuals who bring energy, enthusiasm, and professionalism to our growing group of difference-makers and life-changers.

Discover Ontario, Canada, and an exciting career with Ornge.

Position Title	Faculty Educator – Emergency First Response Teams and RN Programs
Department/Section	Clinical Affairs
Employment Status	Permanent Full Time
Targeted Salary Range	$83,767.56-$115,000/year
Work Mode	Hybrid (2 Days Per Week)
Existing Vacancy	New Position
Location	Head Officeor Any Base Location
Hours of Work	37.5 hours/week
Posting Open Date	Friday June 6, 2025
Posting Close Date	Sunday June 22, 2025

The targeted salary range is supplemented by a competitive total rewards package. The salary offered to the successful candidate will consider a wide array of factors such as the individual’s skillset, level of experience applicable to the role and internal equity considerations.

Uplifting Your Career at Ornge

The Faculty Educator is responsible for the design, development, coordination, delivery, and evaluation of educational activities designed to develop and maintain the knowledge, skill attainment and professional development for front-line clinicians. They ensure consistent, high-quality education for both initial and ongoing professional development, while also handling mandated aspects of Maintenance of Certification, including, but not limited to quality assurance and quality improvement initiatives.

Faculty Educators collaborate as a part of the Clinical Affairs team and will work closely with organizational stakeholders to deliver the department’s mandates. This position will focus on Ornge’s Emergency First Responder program and RN programs.

Key Accountabilities:

• Responsibility for the design, development, and delivery of assigned initial education content.
• Evaluation and assessment of learner achievement or progression within a program
• Support the Program Leads and accountable Managers in ensuring that the design, development,delivery,and assessment of education meets or exceeds the requirements outlined by Accreditation Canada and incorporates academic best practices.
• Provide direction to Initial Education learners throughout program.
• Provide direction and support to PPMs/CPLs, who may be delivering education content.

Initial Education:

• Responsible for the design, development, and delivery of assigned initial education content (Emergency First Responder Program, Mental Health team, and Flight RN Program).
• Evaluation and assessment of learner achievement or progression within a program.
• Support the Program Leads and accountable Manager in ensuring that the design, development,delivery,and assessment of education meets or exceeds the requirements outlined by Accreditation Canada and incorporates academic best practices.
• Provide direction to Initial Education learners throughout program.
• Provide direction and support to PPMs/CPLs, who may be delivering initial education content.

Continuing Professional Development (CPD):

• Responsible for the design, development, and delivery ofcontinuing professional development education activities/content as a component of the FRN annual maintenance of certification requirements, (as per OrngeBase Hospital and Medical Advisory Committee), and Emergency First Responder recurrent training.

Overall Accountability:

• Participation in activities of mentorship and education, such as leading “train-the-trainer program sessions” for PPMs/CPLs delivering education.
• Support Simulation Specialists in planning equipment/space needs for delivery of simulations and base labs, recording educational resources and supporting simulation-based assessments.
• Complete individual Professional Development plan throughout the academic year (to be discussed and approved annually with respective Manager).
• Overall, provide innovative instructional concepts and techniques to facilitate all clinician learning, pulling from expert backgrounds and training (CCP, RN, RRT), while providing positive and safe learning spaces for all colleagues and learners.

Qualifications:

• Post-secondary education in a relevant field as a Critical Care Paramedic,Advanced Care Flight Paramedic,Registered Nurse (Critical Care/Emergency), or Respiratory Therapy.
• Minimum of five years of independent practice in a related health care field (Paramedic, Nursing, Respiratory Therapy).
• 2 years’ educational experience in teaching health professionals.
• Specific education and experience in adult education, or health care simulation education.
• Experience in the use of low and medium simulation equipment.
• Maintenance of Professional Certification/Clinical Activity (including Paramedics, through Base Hospital certification).
• Knowledge and experience in the development and delivery of adult education in various environments using a variety of media including simulation.
• Knowledge of the ambulance system in the Province of Ontario; specifically, the relationships between the MOH and Base Hospitals.
• Completion of Indigenous Cultural Safety Training
• Strong knowledge of MS Suite and various audio/visual equipment set up.

Assets but not required:

• Bachelor’s degree, Graduate Education/Master’sdegree.
• Emergency Medical Responder or Emergency First Responder Certification.
• Simulation & Debriefing Education/Experience.
• CPR, ACLS, PALS, NRP.
• Prior experience designing, coordinating, and delivering programs.
• Medical Quality Assurance / CQI experience.

Total Rewards:

• Comprehensive Health, Dental and Vision Benefit Plan.
• 24/7 Employee and Family Assistance Program.
• Premium Defined Benefits Pension Plan Automatic Enrollment.
• Three Paid Personal Days (Pro-Rated for Year 1).
• Accrued vacation time starting at three weeks per year.
• PERKS! Employee Promotional Programs relating to personal phone plans, furniture, home/car insurance, travel, fitness,attractions and more!
• Tuition reimbursement and opportunities for learning and development.

At Ornge, we are:

• Community connectors.
• Equity in healthcare.
• Strong in our convictions.
• Proud of the services we provide.
• Uplifting in our mission, values, and services.

You can expect us to be:

• Competitive in pay, benefits, vacation time and more.
• Promoters of diversity.
• Champions of inclusivity and accessibility.
• Committed to your career advancement.
• A tight-knit, supportive culture.

A bit about you:

• You are driven by our collective desire to make a difference.
• Excited by problem solving and excels at in-the-moment decision making.
• Teamwork has always been where you thrive.
• You are ready to put your skills into action in a fast-paced environment.

What’s next:

• If you are ready to uplift lives, apply directly online.
• All resumes are reviewed by our team and only those under consideration will be contacted.
• Ornge is committed to providing accessible accommodations in compliance with Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please email us at [e-mail].
• Ornge encourages applications from candidates identifying as a member of a traditionally underrepresented group including First Nations, Métis, Inuit, and urban Indigenous peoples; Francophone persons; Black and racialized persons; members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities; and persons with disabilities.
• Ornge communicates with candidates for job openings by email and does not incorporate AI technology in its recruitment process. Applicants are responsible to check their email for updates and ensure they can receive messages from unfamiliar senders. We send time-sensitive information via email; it is important for applicants to check their email frequently. If we do not receive a response from applicants, we will assume that they are no longer interested in the position, resulting in the removal of their application from the competition.

Are you ready to pursue a career that has a profound impact on communities across Ontario, Canada? Join us.

Ornge. Lives uplifted.