Nurse Educator

AgeCare; Markham; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A long-term care provider located in York Region, Canada is seeking a Corporate Educator (Registered Nurse). The role involves developing and facilitating educational programs while modeling principles of trust, respect, quality, and teamwork. Candidates must be registered nurses with a minimum of three years' experience in continuing care or gerontology. The position offers a chance to lead educational initiatives and promote best practices in care. Join a supportive team dedicated to enhancing resident care standards.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of continuing care/gerontology experience.
• Previous experience in education and quality management.
• Mentoring and leading care staff successfully.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement teaching programs for staff and residents.
• Provide instruction both individually and in groups.
• Ensure education aligns with best practice standards.

Skills

Adult Learning principles

Leadership skills

Dementia care

Medication management

Education

Registered Nurse or Registered Psych 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.

Salary Range: $0.00 - $0.00 per year. Salary placement based on qualifications and experience.

This job posting is for an active, open position, and all applications are reviewed by our team without the use of artificial intelligence (AI). Canadian work experience is not required. If you are qualified and, where applicable, licensed or registered for the position, we welcome your application.