Instructor

Alberta Health Services; St. Albert; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Canada is seeking a Clinical Nurse Educator to advance clinical practice and support the professional development of nursing staff. You will coordinate comprehensive orientation programs and facilitate continuing education initiatives. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in Labour and Delivery, along with strong communication and leadership abilities. This position plays a critical role in ensuring high-quality, evidence-informed care for obstetrical patients and contributing to policy development within the maternal-newborn program.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited nursing education program.
• Active or eligible for registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta.
• Current BCLS-HCP certification.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver orientation programs for new staff.
• Develop and evaluate continuing education initiatives.
• Provide clinical support and mentorship.

Skills

Clinical experience in Labour and Delivery

Leadership abilities

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Evidence-informed practice knowledge

Education

Baccalaureate degree in Nursing

Tools

Connect Care

Job description

Overview

As a Clinical Nurse Educator (CNE), you will play a key leadership role in advancing clinical practice and supporting professional development for nursing staff within the Labour, Delivery, and Postpartum areas at Sturgeon Community Hospital. The CNE plans, implements, and evaluates education, orientation, and competency programs that reflect current best practice and adult learning principles.

Working collaboratively with leadership, interdisciplinary teams, and other educators across the site, zone, and province, the CNE promotes safe, high‑quality, and evidence‑informed care for obstetrical patients and their families. This position also contributes to quality improvement, patient safety, and policy development within the maternal‑newborn program.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver comprehensive orientation programs for new staff.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate continuing education initiatives to support staff competency and ongoing learning.
• Provide clinical support, mentorship, and consultation at the point of care as required.
• Provide direct patient care within the scope of practice when required, based on unit acuity and staffing needs, ensuring patient safety and continuity of care.
• Participate in the development and review of policies, procedures, and clinical guidelines relevant to maternal‑newborn care.
• Integrate evidence‑based practices and provincial initiatives into clinical education and unit operations.
• Promote the use of clinical technology, documentation standards, and organizational protocols.
• Serve as a resource for staff, physicians, and learners within the Obstetrical Program.

Employment Details

Classification: Instructor EDM

Union: United Nurses of Alberta

Unit and Program: Woman's CNE

Primary Location: Sturgeon Community Hospital

Location Details: As Per Location

Multi‑Site: At (UNA only)

FTE: 0.42

Posting End Date: 12‑DEC‑2025

Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits

Date Available: 22‑DEC‑2025

Temporary End Date: 21‑MAY‑2027

Hours per Shift: 7.75

Length of Shift in weeks: 12

Shifts per Cycle: 24

Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends

Days Off: As Per Rotation

Minimum Salary: $47.34

Maximum Salary: $64.79

Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited nursing education program.
• Active or eligible for registration and practice permit with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA).
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support – Health Care Provider (BCLS‑HCP).
• Baccalaureate degree in Nursing.
• Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification.
• Current Fetal Health Surveillance (FHS) certification.

Additional Required Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years of recent clinical experience in Labour and Delivery and Postpartum.
• Demonstrated exceptional interpersonal, leadership, and communication abilities.
• Strong understanding of the nursing process, clinical judgment, and evidence‑informed practice.
• Highly motivated, self‑directed, and flexible in meeting the learning needs of staff.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Strong computer literacy and working knowledge of Connect Care; Connect Care Superuser status preferred.
• Commitment to quality improvement and patient safety.
• Ability to assist with patient mobilization, turning, positioning, and transfer activities.

Preferred Qualifications

• MOREOB Care Team experience.
• NRP, FHS, H&S CPR Instructor certification.
• Postgraduate studies or certification in adult education, instructional design, or simulation‑based learning.
• Experience as an adult educator or instructor, including development, delivery, and evaluation of education materials and programs in classroom, clinical, and simulation settings.
• Experience leading or participating in quality improvement initiatives or practice standard implementation.