Basic Life Support Instructor

Department: Professional Practice Admin.
Program: Inter-professional Practice
Status: Casual Part Time
8 Hour Shifts - Days & Evenings (Subject to Change)
Location: Lakeridge Health Oshawa (with multi-site responsibilities at Ajax-Pickering, Whitby, Bowmanville & Port Perry sites as required)
Wage Schedule: $38.230 - $50.980 per hour
File Number: 2500003107

POSITION SUMMARY:

We are currently looking for enthusiastic and experienced Heart and Stroke BLS Instructors to join our team. In this position you will have the opportunity to provide high quality Heart and Stroke BLS courses to the Lakeridge Health teams across multiple sites. You will use your extensive knowledge and expertise to help us develop, implement and maintain innovative practices that will meet the current and future needs of the Lakeridge Health care providers. As the BLS instructor you will be responsible for setting up, administering and packing up BLS recertification courses. In addition, maintaining BLS equipment and portal requirements will be required.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reporting directly to the Director, Interprofessional Practice, you will provide high quality BLS recertification courses to the Lakeridge Health team members. While the courses will primarily be held at the Oshawa site some travel and movement of equipment to other sites will be required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Regulated Healthcare provider with experience responding to cardiac arrests;

• Heart & Stroke Foundation of Ontario, BCLS Instructor Certification required;

• Proven effective communication and interpersonal skills;

• Demonstrated ability to initiate, organize and prioritize to function independently with minimal supervision;

• Demonstrated proficient computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Word, Powerpoint & online Teleconference platforms;

• Demonstrated ability to maintain Heart and Stroke requirements for BLS courses;

• Adult Education certificate an asset;

• Must have satisfactory performance record;

• Demonstrated commitment to our core values of Inclusion, Compassion, Innovation, Teamwork and Joy;

• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to Lakeridge Health's comprehensive safety programs and practices including staff, patient and environmental safety and participation in regular in-service sessions

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

The terms and conditions of employment are in accordance with Lakeridge Health's policies and procedures.

Lakeridge Health thanks all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Successful External applicants must provide a satisfactory Criminal Investigation Reference for the vulnerable sector, dated within the past six (6) months.

Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment and assessment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

At Lakeridge Health we value inclusion and diversity. We are committed to fostering a culture that is respectful, inclusive and accessible and to employing a workforce that is representative of the diverse community we provide services to. As an equal opportunity employer we welcome applications from all qualified applicants.

Lakeridge Health is committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment for all team members and patients. New Lakeridge Health team members will be required to complete a Pre-employment Health Assessment as a condition of employment.