Nurse Educator RPN

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

Job summary

A healthcare organization located in Oakville, Ontario, is seeking a Corporate Educator (Registered Nurse) to develop and implement educational programs aimed at improving resident care. The ideal candidate will have significant clinical knowledge, strong leadership skills, and a background in gerontology. This role emphasizes collaboration and adherence to best practices in education and care standards. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, regardless of Canadian work experience.

Qualifications

• Must be registered with CARNA or CRPNA.
• 3+ years of continuing-care/gerontology experience is required.
• Previous education and quality management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement teaching programs for staff and families.
• Model AgeCare’s guiding principles in education.
• Ensure education aligns with best practice standards.

Skills

Leadership skills

Clinical knowledge

Mentoring

Communication

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 programmes using their knowledge as a Registered Nurse and the 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 Senior 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.

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.