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Nurse Educator, Specialized Geriatric Services - Inpatient - 1 position
Specialized Geriatric Services - Inpatient
Parkwood Institute Main - London, ON
Regular Part Time
Salary Range: $40.50 - $57.81 /hour
Part-Time Position, with anticipation of Full-Time hours until February 2026 (subject to the availability of work).
A unique opportunity exists within Specialized Geriatric Services. A Nurse Educator is required to support patient-centered care within a shared leadership environment. The Nurse Educator will have an integral role in staff development and practice excellence. Key aspects of the role include facilitating clinical problem solving, developing unit and program processes to support clinical practices, and role modeling effective interpersonal relationship skills. The Nurse Educator will provide educational support (including orientation and ongoing education) to staff and students, as well as support program development, research, quality initiatives, and change management. The Nurse Educator will also play a role in supporting regional education and training efforts with partners across the region, including Behavioural Supports Ontario staff. Occasional travel within Southwestern Ontario may be required.
Essential Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing or related field
- Valid registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
- Knowledge of a Safety Culture in a Health Care Setting in compliance with the OHSA
- Demonstrates advanced clinical knowledge in Geriatric Care and Musculoskeletal disorders
- Demonstrates understanding of Adult Learning Principles, excellence in assessing learning needs and in the design and delivery of diverse learning strategies addressing multiple learning styles
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Experience providing effective, outcome-focused coaching to individuals and groups (e.g., experience as a preceptor)
- Demonstrates expert critical thinking and problem solving
- Experience in supporting colleagues to manage change effectively
- Proven leadership abilities, initiative, and self-directedness
- Strong organizational, consultation and negotiation skills
- Evidence of continuous learning and use of relevant literature and point of service tools in clinical practice
- Demonstrates efficient computer skills including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Excellence in managing multiple projects
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with and knowledge of the Specialized Care requirements of the Geriatric population
- CNA Certification and/or enhanced learning in Gerontology
Teaching and Research
- St. Joseph's Health Care London, through its affiliation with Western University and Fanshawe College, is a leading research and teaching hospital. As an employee of St. Joseph's, you will be expected to engage in role-related teaching and research activities in addition to any of your clinical duties.
Immunization Requirements
- Provide documentation you have received two doses of the COVID-19 vaccine (primary series/boosters, XBB or KP.2) OR one dose of KP.2 vaccine at least 14 days prior to the start date.
- Provide vaccination records or proof of immunity against measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella (chicken pox)
- Provide documentation of the Tuberculosis skin testing
Your interest in this opportunity is appreciated.
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