Nurse Educator - Ambulatory and Cardiac Clinic

Job Description

The Nurse Educator is responsible, in collaboration with Program Leadership, for assessment, implementation, planning, evaluation, and supportive application of existing and new clinical knowledge and the translation of knowledge to practice.

Contribute to safe, quality care by:

• Managing a workload effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Addressing and resolving issues in a productive, respectful manner.
• Exercising sound professional judgment and using best practices.
• In partnership with clinical leadership, planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating programs to meet the educational needs of nursing staff as well as other members of the clinical team.
• Contributing to a safe, inclusive environment for all through compliance with patient and staff safety policies.

What must you have?

• Current certificate of competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario as an RN or RN (EC), in good standing.
• Baccalaureate degree in nursing.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support and Advanced Cardiac Life Support certifications.
• Coronary Care 1 and Coronary Care 2 certifications.
• Minimum five years of relevant and recent inpatient and outpatient cardiac experience.
• Recent clinical experience in a Cath Lab or equivalent setting is an asset.
• Electrophysiology experience is an asset.

What else do you bring?

• Effective knowledge transfer, program planning, and evaluation skills.
• Superior interpersonal, coaching, and leadership skills to facilitate identification and development of staff learning.
• Experience promoting professional practice and excellence in evidence-based, patient-centered care.
• Expertise in using and applying adult learning principles in teaching and learning opportunities.
• Demonstrated advanced clinical assessment skills.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and writing skills to successfully present and facilitate with a wide variety of audiences.
• Proven analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to achieve outcomes through programs delivered to individuals and groups.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of an interprofessional team.
• Ability to effectively plan, organize, and prioritize work in a continuously changing environment.
• Ability to effectively identify needs and facilitate practice-related improvements.
• Computer literacy in a Windows environment utilizing Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Skill in using empathy in interactions with patients and staff.
• Proven attendance record.
• Models an understanding of patient and staff safety policies and procedures to foster a safe and inclusive environment.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-changing and stressful environment in a positive manner.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuing education within the past two (2) years.
• Demonstrated effective ability in interpersonal relationships, oral and written communication skills, organization skills, priority setting skills, problem-solving, decision-making, facilitating teamwork, and conflict resolution.
• Ability to function independently and as part of the multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to perform the essential duties of the position.
• Demonstrates behaviors consistent with Mackenzie Health’s Commitment to Caring and values – Excellence, Leadership, and Commitment to providing an exceptional experience for staff and clients within a challenging and exciting health care environment.

Preferably, your profile also includes:

• Certification from the Canadian Nurses Association, Cardiovascular Specialty.
• Master's Degree in Nursing or equivalent.
• Membership in the Registered Nurses Association of Ontario, or another organization.
• Relevant and recent experience as a clinical nurse educator in an acute medicine and critical care setting.

* This position is represented by ONA.

* You may be required to work at any site of Mackenzie Health.

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Mackenzie Health is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer committed to providing accommodations for applicants upon request at any stage of the recruitment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those under consideration for an interview will be contacted.