Instructor - Type A Continuing Care Home

Alberta Health Services; Grande Prairie; On-site; CAD 67,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services in Grande Prairie is seeking an Instructor - Type A Continuing Care Home. You will lead planning, coordination, implementation and evaluation of education for nursing staff in the Enhanced Care Unit and Transition Care Unit, aiming to improve clinical competence and patient care.

As a Clinical Nurse Educator, you will collaborate with management and inter-disciplinary teams to promote standards of practice and evidence-informed care, while ensuring safe, dignified,

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited nursing education program.
• CRNA registration/eligibility with CRNA required.
• BCLS-HCP certification current.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, coordination, implementation and evaluation of nursing staff education.
• Support clinical competencies and adherence to standards.
• Collaborate with leadership and multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Nursing education

CRNA registration

BCLS-HCP certification

Education

Accredited RN education program

Job description

Instructor - Type A Continuing Care Home

An exciting opportunity for a Clinical Nurse Educator (CNE), who leads the planning, co-ordination, implementation, and evaluation of education activities for staff working within the Enhanced Care Unit (TCU) and Transition Care Unit (TCU). The role will support clinical competencies, organizational standards/practices/guidelines in collaboration with the leadership team. The CNE will have opportunity to work within a dynamic environment to support 2 units. ECU is designed to meet the needs of individuals who present with a combination of dementia syndrome and complex behavioral issues with moderate to severe responsive behaviours. TCU is designed for clients waiting transitions either returning home or waiting for the appropriate living options. Reporting to the Care Manager, the CNE functions as a change agent and resource to nursing staff for professional development and clinical competence. The CNE collaborates with the health care team at the unit, department, site, zone, and provincial level as necessary. We embrace the philosophy of person and family centered care and recognize that each client and family member has unique values, personal history and an equal right to dignity, respect, and to participate fully in their environment. Your success will come from creating partnerships and relationships with clients, families and coworkers that will lead to the best client outcomes and enhance quality of life. The city of Grande Prairie is located in NW Alberta and has something for everyone. A growing city with over 60,000 residents and serving approximately 260,000 people in the surrounding area. In addition to a competitive rate of pay, AHS currently has a Remote Retention Allowance in place to an annual maximum of $3,000. This allowance is non pensionable and is payable on an hourly basis paid at the basic rate of pay.

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.

• Transition Company: Assisted Living Alberta
• Classification: Instructor
• Union: United Nurses of Alberta
• Unit and Program: Enhanced Care Unit and Transition Care Unit
• Primary Location: Grande Prairie QE II Hsp/Mac
• Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 05-OCT-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• Date Available: 02-NOV-2026
• Temporary End Date: 25-JUN-2028
• Length of Shift in weeks: 4
• Shifts per cycle: 19
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $48.76
• Maximum Salary: $66.74
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

• Transition Company: Assisted Living Alberta
• Classification: Instructor
• Union: United Nurses of Alberta
• Unit and Program: Enhanced Care Unit and Transition Care Unit
• Primary Location: Grande Prairie QE II Hsp/Mac
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 05-OCT-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• Date Available: 02-NOV-2026
• Temporary End Date: 25-JUN-2028
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 4
• Shifts per cycle: 19
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $48.76
• Maximum Salary: $66.74
• 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) certification.

Additional Required Qualifications:

As required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Seniors Health experience with residents experiencing moderate to severe responsive behaviours.

Please note:

All postings close at 23:59 MT of the postingend date indicated.

Security Screening:

A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.

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