Nurse Educator (N4) - Home Care

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Winnipeg Regional Health Authority is seeking a Nursing Educator to focus on program development and quality management for home care services. The ideal candidate will possess strong teaching skills, a Master's degree in Nursing, and extensive nursing experience. This role involves collaboration with nursing teams to enhance patient care and support ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Minimum of four years recent nursing experience required.
• Registered or eligible for registration with the College of Nurses of Manitoba.
• Demonstrated competency in teaching and education program development.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement educational programs for nursing staff.
• Act as a consultant, providing support to nursing staff.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Problem-solving

Teaching strategies

Leadership

Education

Master’s degree in Nursing

Diploma/Certification in Adult Education

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Job description

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Employer: Winnipeg Regional Health Authority

Site: WRHA Community Health Services -WRHA Community Health Services

Department / Unit: Home Care Clinical Nurse Specialists

Job Stream: Clinical

Union: MNU

Anticipated Start Date: 06/30/2025

FTE: 0.00

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 7.75

Annual Base Hours: 2015

Grow your career in the Winnipeg Health Region! Our team provides a spectrum of health care services through an integrated network of sites, services and organizations. We’re united by a shared commitment to excellent and equitable health care.

Position Overview

Under the general direction of the Team Manager and in collaboration with other nursing team members, the incumbent is responsible for:

• Educational Program Development.
  • Assessing, planning, developing, implementing, evaluating, revising, coordinating and scheduling education/training programs that are instructionally sound and which enableNursing Resource Coordinators, Visiting Nurses and Respite Nurses in the Home Care Program to fulfill professional practice standards and competency requirements, as well as support quality patient care.
• Teaching & Learning Activities.
  • Teaching and/or coordinating the teaching of all aspects/phases of selected nursing educational programs (e.g. orientation, in-services covering specialized or new procedures, refresher courses, continuing education, etc.).
• Consultation & Program Support.
  • Acting as a consultant, providing ongoing nursing support to Nursing Resource Coordinators, Visiting Nurses, Team Managers and other staff throughout the Home Care Program.
• Nursing Systems & Process Change Management.
  • Participating on and/or leading numerous committees involved in the review, development, modification, implementation and evaluation of nursing processes, policies, procedures, best practice guidelines, nursing standards, protocols and training manuals; quality initiatives; risk management; special projects; etc. aimed at improving the continuum of care.
• Quality Management.
  • Initiating and participating in ongoing quality improvement initiatives.
• Professional & Self Development (ongoing).

Experience

• Minimum of four years recent related nursing experience with demonstrated competency in teaching, education and program development and evaluation, required.
• Previous experience in community nursing, preferably in Home Care, required.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Master’s degree in Nursing is preferred.
• Diploma/Certification in Adult Education preferred.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Must be registered or eligible for registration with the College of Nurses of Manitoba (CRNM).
• Active participation in professional associations e.g. Association of Regulated Nurses of Manitoba (ARNM) preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and vehicle are required.

Qualifications and Skills

• Scope of practice as documented in the Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA)/Registered Psychiatric Nurses Act.
• Basic computer skills are required. Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Power Point, Excel, and Access, preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to problem-solve in complex situations.
• Evidence of knowledge of the principles of adult learning and teaching strategies.
• Demonstrated ability to function creatively and independently.
• Demonstrated commitment to continued professional development.
• Initiates and supports change.
• Demonstrated leadership ability.

Physical Requirements

Not Applicable

If there are no applicants meeting the posted qualifications, the Employer MAY CONSIDER an applicant who does not meet the posted qualifications

This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.

Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions across the WRHA legal entity that combine to equal more than 1.0 EFT. The WRHA legal entity includes Churchill Health Centre, Deer Lodge Centre, Golden West Centennial Lodge, Grace Hospital, Middlechurch Home of Winnipeg, Pan Am Clinic, River Park Gardens, Victoria General Hospital, WRHA corporate programs, and WRHA community health services.

Interviewed candidates may be called upon to participate in a skills assessment.

Any application received after the closing time will not be included in the competition.

Wewelcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodationsare available upon request during the assessment and selection process.