Temp. Nurse Educator (RPN) - AgeCare Ballycliffe

AgeCare; Ajax; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

AgeCare seeks a Corporate Educator (Registered Nurse) to promote a positive learning climate by modeling AgeCare’s guiding principles and connecting with staff, residents and families.

The Educator will develop and implement teaching programs, operate with corporate and site responsibilities, and collaborate with community supports to align education with best practice standards.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Previous experience in education and quality management with knowledge regarding RAI and Dementia Strategy preferred.
• Demonstrated success in mentoring, developing and leading care staff.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement teaching programs using your nursing knowledge and Adult Learning principles.
• Collaborate with corporate and site teams to deliver education initiatives.
• Lead education activities and ensure alignment with best practice standards across care teams.

Skills

RN/Leadership

Clinical knowledge

Education & training

Mentoring

Education

Registered Nurse license

Gerontology experience

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: $65,000.00 - $72,500.00 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.