Nurse Educator Regular Full Time [MVF NE 1.00] Villa Forum

AgeCare; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in long-term care seeks a Corporate Educator (Registered Nurse) to enhance staff training and promote best practices. The successful candidate will leverage their expertise to develop educational programs in dementia care, medication management, and more, ensuring compliance with quality standards.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of continuing care/gerontology experience.
• Be an RN or Registered Psych Nurse eligible for registration with CARNA or CRPNA.
• Knowledge in Dementia Strategy preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement teaching programs on quality resident care.
• Provide education to staff and families on dementia care and infection management.
• Lead orientation instructional days and mandatory education.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical knowledge

Mentoring

Teaching

Education

Registered Nurse (RN)

Registered Psychiatric Nurse

Job description

About Us

At AgeCare, our mission is to empower residents to live their lives to the fullest by prioritizing their health and well-being. We firmly believe that we are working in our residents' homes, and we dedicate ourselves to providing a comfortable and person-centered environment. Working in long-term care is more than just a job; it is a calling for many of us.

The Opportunity:

This Corporate Educator (Registered Nurse) role promotes and supports a positive learning climate modeling AgeCare’s four Guiding Principles, Trust, Respect, Quality and Teamwork. The successful candidate will develop and implement teaching programs using their knowledge as a Registered Nurse and skills of Adult Learning principles to connect with staff, residents and families. The Educator has both corporate and site responsibilities and will collaborate with community supports to ensure education is aligned with best practice standards.

What Is In It For You:

• Become a part of a creative and innovative team of educators, providing education opportunities and in services to staff, residents and families on various topics related to quality resident care and safety.
• Use your leadership skills and strong clinical knowledge to promote best practices in the areas of dementia care, medication management, infection prevention and control, end of life care, fall prevention, etc.
• Provide instruction on a 1:1 basis and in groups at all types of orientation instructional days as well as mandatory education according to standards annually.
• Help our Seniors Communities be best in class by taking an active role in ensuring our care standards meet or exceed audit and accreditation standards.

What You Will Need:

• Be an RN or Registered Psych Nurse, registered with, or eligible for registration with CARNA or CRPNA.
• 3 or more years continuing care/gerontology experience, being a CPR instructor would be an asset.
• Previous experience in education and quality management with knowledge regarding RAI and Dementia Strategy preferred.
• Demonstrated success in mentoring, developing and leading care staff.

If you’re motivated by the privilege of serving our seniors with dignity, respect and compassion, come join us!