Surgical Services Educator

Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority; Selkirk; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority seeks a Surgical Services Educator to lead acute care, ER, and perioperative education. You will plan, develop, implement and evaluate programs, ensuring evidence-based clinical standards and adult-learning approaches across multiple units.

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to advance patient-centered care, maintain required certifications, and contribute to quality improvement initiatives within the Selkirk Regional Health Centre.

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate Degree in nursing required.
• Master’s Degree in nursing or related discipline preferred.
• Currently registered with the College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba (CRNM) in good standing.
• Certification in Adult Education would be an asset.
• Certification in related clinical programs would be an asset (e.g., CNA in Emergency Nursing).
• Perioperative Certification (CNA or CNOR) preferred.
• AORN Periop101 completion required.
• Ability to review data, research and literature; analyze and synthesize information.
• Ability to apply adult learning principles and teaching strategies in clinical settings.
• Leadership experience in planning, delivering, and evaluating education programs.

Responsibilities

• Establish evidence-based practices for clinical education in Acute Care, ER, and Perioperative services.
• Plan, develop, implement and evaluate education programs for Day Surgery, OR, Endoscopy SRHC & Beausejour.
• Provide clinical expertise to ensure standards of practice are met and align with CNA Code of Ethics.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to support patient-centered care.
• Lead Learning Needs Assessments and manage education projects from planning to evaluation.
• Maintain proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and email applications.

Skills

Adult education

Leadership

Needs assessment

Teaching strategies

Project management

Clinical education

Data review

Communication skills

Education

Baccalaureate Degree in nursing

Master’s Degree in nursing or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Email applications

Job description

Requisition ID: 414341

Position Number: RN4SURGSERVEDUC_01

City: Selkirk

Employer: Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority

Site: Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority - Selkirk Regional Health Centre

Department / Unit: Acute Care

Job Stream: Clinical

Union: MNU

Anticipated Start Date - End Date: 02/23/2026 - 08/20/2027

FTE: 1.00

Anticipated Shift: Days

Salary: As per collective agreement

Subject to a minimum notice of 2 weeks or 1 pay period, whichever is longer

The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority delivers health-care services on First Nation Treaty Territories 1, 2, 3 and 5 and on the homeland of the Métis Nation. We respect that First Nations treaties were made on these territories, acknowledge harms and mistakes, and we dedicate ourselves to collaborate in partnership with First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples in the spirit of reconciliation.

Position Summary

Surgical Services Educator is responsible for establishing evidence-based practices for clinical education. This includes the planning, development, implementation and ongoing evaluation of Acute Care Department/ Emergency Room/ Perioperative Services: Day Surgery, Operating Room, Endoscopy SRHC & Beausejour, Post Anesthesia Care Unit orientation and continuing education. The Surgical Services Educator is responsible for providing clinical expertise for employees in the Acute Care Program/ ER/ Perioperative Services to ensure that clinical standards of practice are met. The position collaborates with all members of the multi-disciplinary team in the provision of patient centered care and adheres to professional standards of practice, the C.N.A. Code of Ethics and applicable laws. The Surgical Services Educator functions in a manner consistent with and supports the mission, vision, values of the Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority.

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate Degree in nursing required.
• Master’s Degree in nursing or related discipline preferred.
• Currently registered with the College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba (CRNM) and a member in good standing.
• Certification in Adult Education would be an asset.
• Certification in related clinical programs would be an asset, e.g. CNA certification in Emergency Nursing.
• Perioperative Certification (CNA or CNOR) preferred
• Successful completion of AORN Periop101 required
• Demonstrated ability to review data, research and literature: to analyze, interpret and synthesize this information.
• Demonstrated ability to apply principles of adult learning and teaching strategies in the clinical setting.
• Demonstrated leadership ability in conducting Learning Needs Assessment, planning, delivery, implementation and evaluation of education in the program.
• Demonstrated computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Word, Power Point, Excel and email applications.
• Minimum four (4) years varied surgical services experience
• Two (2) years’ experience in clinical education with demonstrated competency in needs assessment, developing, implementing and evaluating education programs and managing projects.
• Experience in Quality Improvement an asset.
• Valid Manitoba driver’s license.
• Mental and physical ability to meet the demands of the position.
• Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to communicate in more than one language would be considered an asset.
• Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions.
• Completes and maintains a satisfactory pre-employment security check.
• Satisfactory employment record.

As a condition of employment, all successful applicants will be required to provide a satisfactory criminal record check (with vulnerable sector screening), adult abuse and child abuse registry checks prior to commencing employment.

The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority is committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous people at all levels within our workforce. We encourage successful Indigenous individuals to self-declare by completing a voluntary self-declaration as part of the application process.

Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to communicate in more than one language would be considered an asset. Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions.

The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. Accessibility accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection.