Interprofessional Educator

Centre for Education & Knowledge Exchange in Aging at Baycrest has an opportunity for a

INTERPROFESSIONAL EDUCATOR

Simulation & Virtual Learning

Position Type: Casual

Shift Type: Day

Bi-Weekly Hours: N/a

Hours of Work: N/a

Posting Number: 7809

Union: Non-Union

Baycrest is a global leader in aging and brain health through research, innovation, care and education, working to defeat dementia and create a world where every older adult enjoys a life of purpose, inspiration and fulfilment.

Job Summary:

Responsible for developing, planning, coordinating, implementing and evaluating existing and new interprofessional training and education activities. Reporting to the Manager for Simulation and Virtual Learning, the Interprofessional Educator provides expertise in Interprofessional training and delivers innovative educational programs to teams, trainees, leaders and care partners. Experiential education approaches, such as simulation, e-learning, arts-based learning, game-based learning and team-based, relational learning are used to foster curiosity, discovery, critical thinking, reflection, communication and problem solving for strengths- and team-based approaches to care.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Collaboratively plans, co-develops, implements and evaluates educational products, projects and programs that support and promote the goals of the Centre, including educational implementation and knowledge mobilization.
• Consults and collaborates with interprofessional teams, trainees, leaders and care partners to assess their current and future learning needs.
• Collaboratively delivers and coordinates in-person and virtual interprofessional education programs with internal and external teams, trainees, leaders and care partners.
• Integrates leading practices, research and educational technologies into teaching to ensure interprofessional teams acquire knowledge, skills and attitudes required for sustained practice change.
• Promotes quality of life for people living, working and studying in aging care settings through person-centred or relationship-centred types of care approaches.
• Provides implementation and coaching support to leaders and homes.
• Communicates with and tailors messaging for diverse learners and stakeholders.
• Participates in ongoing research, evaluation and innovation activities of the Centre.
• Ensures practices and processes are in accordance with legislative, regulatory and professional standards/requirements.
• Some travel will be required.

Qualifications include but are not limited to:

• Graduate degree in a registered health care discipline (preferred) or degree in a registered health care discipline with substantive training and education experience.
• Gerontology and Ontario CLRI Specialized Educator for LTC certificates and project management experience are assets.
• Three (3) years related experience as an educator.
• Experience working with regulated and unregulated care providers, students, families, volunteers and clinical leaders.
• Advanced competencies in gerontological leading practices.
• Knowledge of the quality and related reporting requirements under the Fixing Long-Term Care Homes Act, Local Health System Integration Act (i.e. the performance obligations and indicators needed to support Hospital Service Accountability Agreements (‘HSAA’), the Excellent Care for All Act and other pertinent legislation and regulations).
• Excellent knowledge of curriculum or instructional design and program evaluation with experience in at least one educational methodology (e.g., simulation).
• Demonstrated ability to develop, deliver and evaluate training.
• Proficiency in educational technologies (e.g., webinars, apps, learning management systems) and Microsoft Office software.
• Strong facilitation, coaching, debriefing, and presentation skills with individuals and teams.
• Superior interprofessional, communication, and leadership skills.
• Strong analytical, consensus-building, solution-finding and innovation skills.
• Client- and partner-focused in defining quality and establishing priorities.
• Ability to work proactively with a range of roles, disciplines and levels of staff within and outside the organization.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, client-focused environment while flexibly managing multiple, competing priorities.

Additional Benefits:

• Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Program

INTERNAL APPLICATION INFORMATION: Please submit your application online through the Baycrest intranet. Failure to include your resume may affect your candidacy for this position. All communication related to this job posting will be sent to the email address used to submit your application.

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Remarkable people of Baycrest Health Sciences are changing the future of brain health and aging.

Thank you for your interest in joining Baycrest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Baycrest is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (‘AODA’). If you require accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources at recruitment@baycrest.org or 416-785-2500, ext. 2961.

All successful candidates will be required to complete a police reference check/vulnerable sector screen. Such exemptions will be considered on a case-by-case basis.