Instructor - Continuing Care

Alberta Health Services; Edmonton; On-site; Part time

Job summary

A leading health services organization in Edmonton is seeking an Instructor for Continuing Care. This role involves planning and delivering educational programs for nursing staff, ensuring high standards of clinical practice and patient care. The ideal candidate will have extensive healthcare experience and strong communication skills, contributing to a collaborative environment focused on quality improvement and professional development.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of recent health care experience.
• Experience as a facilitator/educator & knowledge of adult learning principles.

Responsibilities

• Plans, develops, delivers, maintains, and evaluates education for staff.
• Collaborates with program areas to identify gaps in knowledge.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Leadership

Critical Thinking

Education

Completion of an accredited nursing education program

Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing

Baccalaureate Degree in Psychiatric Nursing

Tools

Microsoft Office

Teams

SharePoint

Excel

PowerPoint

Visio

Skype

Zoom

Job description

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Your Opportunity:

AHS is dedicated to Enhancing Care in the Community, helping people be healthy, well and independent in their homes and communities. Continuing Care Edmonton Zone (CCEZ) provides services through five main program areas: Home Living (HCC Type 1 & 2), Supportive Living (CCH Type B), Facility Living (CCH Type A), Palliative and End of Life Care, CHOICE & Adult Day Programs and Transition Services. The instructor is a member of the CCEZ Education & Practice Development team. The position is responsible to plan, coordinate, implement and evaluate orientation and education. The education provided by this position supports the clinical practice of frontline staff, this position collaborates and partners with operational areas across CCEZ. Key Responsibilities:

• Plans, develops, delivers, maintains, and evaluates orientation and education for frontline, administrative and out of scope staff within CCEZ.
• Collaborates with program areas to identify gaps in knowledge; plans and develops education to promote clinical competence while addressing gaps.
• Collaborates with provincial & CCEZ stakeholders to plan & implement education related to changes in policy, procedures, protocols, clinical practice initiatives and technology that impacts and supports best practice and quality improvement.
• Fosters leadership/mentorship support to team members including program-based educators/clinical nurse educators, professional practice leads, clinical quality consultants and frontline staff.
• Provides in time learning that impacts across frontline clinicians to respond to priorities & learning needs.
• Adheres to a professional Code of Ethics and AHS policies & procedures that guides our work. As a Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse in Alberta, the instructor is responsible and accountable for his/her nursing practice as defined by their regulatory College.
  
  

Description:

As an Instructor, you will be an expert practitioner and key educator in support of both nursing staff and the multi-disciplinary clinical team. You will take a leadership role in the planning, coordination, implementation and evaluation of education for nursing staff including orientation, compulsory and continuing education, and clinical development. You will collaborate with management and internal partners to promote standards of clinical, educational and evidence informed practice. You will play a key role in providing safe, quality patient and family centered care while reflecting the shared vision and values of AHS.

Acute Care Alberta: N Primary Care Alberta: N Recovery Alberta: N Classification: Instructor Union: United Nurses of Alberta Unit and Program: Education, Quality and Safety Primary Location: Seventh Street Plaza Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: At or Out of (UNA only) FTE: 0.89 Posting End Date: 16-MAY-2025 Temporary Employee Class: Temporary Part Time Date Available: 26-MAY-2025 Temporary End Date: 25-OCT-2025 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 12 Shifts per cycle: 51 Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends Days Off: As Per Rotation Minimum Salary: $47.34 Maximum Salary: $64.79 Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required

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).

Additional Required Qualifications:

A minimum of 3 years of recent health care experience. Experience as a facilitator/educator & knowledge of adult learning principles. Demonstrated strong & effective communication and organizational skills. Leadership skills including demonstrated ability to work with various partners. Ability to inspire, influence change and build confidence in others. Use critical thinking to guide decisions. A demonstrated clear pattern of professional and personal development is an asset. Physical Exertion: Frequent physical demands including lifting, pulling and pushing, and moving equipment; standing for extended periods of time; sitting for extended periods of time is required. The successful candidate will work in different settings/environments throughout the zone and must be able to carry supply bags which weigh approx. 35-50 lbs. Possibility of shift work & extended hours.

Preferred Qualifications:

Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing or Baccalaureate Degree in Psychiatric Nursing. Background as an NSWOC or wound care/edema management specialist. Previous work as a case manager, Professional Practice Lead or Instructor in a Continuing Care setting. Demonstrated project management, quality improvement and change management training and experience. Technical skills in computer software (e.g., Microsoft Office, Teams, SharePoint Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Visio, Skype and Zoom).

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Temporary

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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