Interprofessional prideHealth Educator

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Halifax; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental

Travel insurance

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Defined benefit pension

Job summary

Nova Scotia Health Authority’s prideHealth Educator is a designated position focused on affirming Care for 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals. The role coordinates and delivers competency-based education, partnering with Faculty of Medicine, Nurse Educators, and Clinical Educators to translate knowledge into practice through classroom and virtual platforms.

The successful candidate will lead curriculum design and evaluation, foster inclusive learning, and contribute to interprofessional education while

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a health discipline is required.
• Leadership development education is an asset or willingness to complete.
• Adult Education program experience or willingness to complete.
• Exceptional communication and facilitation skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, support, maintain and deliver competency-based interprofessional education.
• Collaborate with curriculum leads to translate knowledge to practice.
• Lead curriculum design, module development and evaluation.
• Deliver education via classroom and virtual platforms to advance inclusivity.

Skills

Leadership development

Adult education

Communication skills

Facilitation

Education

Baccalaureate degree in health discipline

Job description

Req ID: 226182
Location: Flexible within the Province
Department: PHC STRAT-PRIDE HEALTH-CCZ
Type of Employment: CasualHourly FT long-assignment(100%) x 1
Union: NSGEU HealthcarePosition
Posting Closing Date: 17-Sep-26

About the Opportunity

This is a designated position. The successful candidate must self-identify as a member of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.

The prideHealth Educator (PHE) is responsible (in collaboration with key partners for the assessment, implementation, planning, evaluation, and supportive application of existing and new clinical knowledge and the translation of knowledge to practice regarding affirming Care for 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals and communities. The prime focus of the prideHealth Educator is to coordinate, support, maintain and deliver competency based interprofessional educational curriculum in partnership with curriculum leads (Departments/Divisions of Faculty of Medicine, Nurse Educators, other Clinical Educators) via classroom and virtual platforms, increasing clinical learning while advancing practice towards inclusivity and cultural safety for all patients. The IPE practices according to the Registered Health Professionals Network Act, and in accordance with profession specific acts/legislation, their professional regulatory body and in accordance with Standards of Practice. The PHE demonstrates competency in practice, program design and implementation, monitoring and evaluation of education, leadership, and professional practice. This framework is grounded in theories of adult and concept-based learning, practice development, fundamentals of care and collaborative learning and practice.

About You

• Baccalaureate degree from a health discipline/health related science in Nursing, Public Health, Healthcare Administration, Social Work, Occupational Therapy
• Current registration with professional association if applicable
• Leadership Development Education an asset or a willingness to complete
• Adult Education Program an asset or willingness to complete
• 3 years of related experience required- preferred focus on 2SLGBTQIA+ content
• Preferred experience as a facilitator, with curriculum design, educational module development
• Exceptional communication and facilitation skills
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours

• Long assignment full-time position; 75 hours biweekly
• Approximately 12 months
• This position offers a hybrid/work-from-home model
• Location will be determined based on the successful candidate

Compensation and Benefits

$38.43 - $50.99 hourly

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.

What You’ll Love About Nova Scotia Health

Nova Scotia Health is more than the province’s largest provider of health services; we’re a team driven by excellence in health, healing and learning. Across hospitals, health centres and community programs, our people deliver innovative, high-quality care that impacts lives across Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada.

From vibrant city life to scenic coastal communities, Nova Scotia offers a lifestyle as rewarding as the work itself. At Nova Scotia Health, you’ll find meaningful career opportunities, supportive teams and the work-life balance to enjoy everything our beautiful province has to offer. Join us and discover why so many people are choosing to call Nova Scotia home.

Once You’ve Applied

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.

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