Clinical Educator

Job Summary and Requirements

This posting will be used to fill 1 permanent full-time Clinical Educator - Registered Nurse position working 75 bi-weekly.

In order to be considered for this position, you must be a REGISTERED NURSE with current registration with a licensing authority in Canada.

This posting will establish a 12-month eligibility list which may be used to fill similar positions.

This job is based in the thriving and diverse city of Whitehorse in the beautiful Yukon.

Our philosophy

Every action and decision performed by this position is founded on respect for the residents, for the promotion of their dignity, individual freedom, choice and lifestyle, and meaningful quality living.

This opportunity

The goal of this position, as is for all the Continuing Care team, is to create a feeling of home and belonging for all who live in Yukon Continuing Care facilities by being responsive to the uniqueness of each resident.

Clinical Educators are responsible for creating, coordinating, facilitating and delivering clinical training to all division staff. They coordinate and deliver professional development courses and provide training and education, designed in both in-person, as well as online formats to maintain and keep current the knowledge and skills of those working in government long term care homes and home care. They lead orientation of new hires and identify the resources required to meet training objectives and provide recommendations to Continuing Care management.

Important application and job requirements

Essential qualifications

1. Current registration with a Registered Nursing regulatory authority and eligible for registration in the Yukon.
2. Considerable years of clinical experience;
3. Recent experience developing and implementing policies, training programs, and resources;
4. Recent experience facilitating adult education sessions;
5. Recent experience building and facilitating education for online learning - considered an asset;
6. Formal coursework in facilitating adult education sessions - considered an asset.

Desired knowledge, skills and suitability

If selected for an interview, candidates should have, and may be assessed on, the following:

1. Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
2. Excellent knowledge of computer programs such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint;
3. Ability to work independently as well as within a team;
4. Ability to provide a supportive, flexible approach to educating others;
5. Ability to work with other professionals to exchange work delivery methods and techniques;
6. Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills;
7. Attention to detail while adhering to standardized processes.

Conditions of employment

You must meet the following conditions before being hired, or within the time frame noted:

1. TB screening, security clearance with vulnerable sector (issued within 6 months of hire);
2. CPR level C (completed within the past 30 months);
3. WHMIS 2015;
4. A valid class 5 driver's licence or equivalent;
5. Registration with Yukon Registered Nurses Association (required prior to hire).

Job requirements

This job requires you to perform, and/or be exposed to, the following:

1. Regular lifting up to 20 lbs;
2. Potential travel both in and outside the territory by both ground and air;
3. Potential exposure to pets, second hand smoke, warm temperatures, increased exposure to infectious organisms, and exposure to latex products.

For more information on this job, please contact Jollyn Cristobal, Manager, Clinical Practice and Professional Development at 867-471-0976 or jollyn.cristobal@yukon.ca.

For more information about the recruitment process, please contact Kimberly Ponsioen, HR Consultant at 867-332-7082 or Kimberly.ponsioen@yukon.ca.