Nurse Educator (N4) - Critical Care Program

Position Overview

Under the general supervision of, and in collaboration with the Shared Health Manager, Health Services Critical Care/site Director Critical Care and the Shared Health Coordinator Critical Care Education, the incumbent is responsible for:

• Educational program development for:
  • Nursing staff including R.N.s
  • Support staff including U.A.s, N.A.s, U.C.s and/or applicable technicians.
• Teaching and learning activities.
• Nursing practice standards.
• Patient education development.
• Professional and Self Development.

Experience

Note: The priority and percentages of each of the above functions will vary throughout the year and possibly from year to year.

• Must have a minimum of four years recent (within the last 2 years) clinical experience in Critical Care Nursing/Intensive Care required.
• Recent teaching experience (e.g. facilitating for an educational institution, delivering in-services to inter professionals in a clinical setting, teaching formalized education programs, and/or other similar recognized adult teaching experience) required.
• Experience in planning, developing and evaluating educational programs preferred.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Baccalaureate degree in Nursing required.
• Master's of Nursing preferred.
• Graduate of post-basic course in Intensive Care Nursing or recognized equivalent required.
• Advanced preparation in Adult Education preferred.
• CNA certification in critical care preferred.
• Competency with word processing and presentation programs, required.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Must be currently registered or eligible for registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba (CRNM).
• Basic Life Support for Healthcare provider course required, instructor level preferred.
• Provider Level ACLS registration required.
• Instructor Level ACLS preferred.

Qualifications and Skills

• Scope of practice as documented in the Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA).
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to problem-solve in complex situations.
• Evidence of knowledge of the principles of adult learning and teaching strategies.
• Demonstrated ability to function creatively and independently.
• Demonstrated commitment to continued professional development.
• Initiates and supports change.
• Demonstrated leadership ability.

Physical Requirements

Not Applicable