Please Note: If you are a current Oak Valley Health employee, apply to this job via the internal Workday application. Land Acknowledgement: Oak Valley Health is honoured to provide care on the traditional and treaty territory of the Anishinaabeg, and acknowledge our closest Indigenous communities, the Chippewas of Georgina Island and the Mississaugas of Scugog Island. The land is encompassed within Treaty 13, Treaty 20, and the Williams Treaty.

Today, this area is home to many diverse Indigenous Peoples, and we acknowledge the health disparities and barriers Indigenous Peoples face in accessing care. To support true healing, we are committed to understanding these challenges, learning from Indigenous knowledge, and taking action together to improve safe and equitable health care for current and future generations.

Who You Are:

• You encompass Oak Valley Health’s core values and live the words of respect, trust, commitment, compassion and courage
• You are a patient and/or client centered individual who performs at an exemplary standard
• You are a team player with excellent communication, critical thinking and prioritization skills

Who You Are:

• The Practice Based Educator plays a pivotal role in the healthcare team, bridging the gap between clinical expertise and education. This is accomplished by facilitating the translation of knowledge to the delivery of patient care.
• The role is essential to ensuring that clinicians, both new and experienced, are equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to provide high-quality patient care.
• Practice Based Educators impact patient care by enabling nurses to work to the fullest scope of the role by advancing standards of care, fostering and evaluating required competence and professional practice.
• The role is instrumental in shaping the next generation of clinicians and improving the overall quality of patient care.
• This role demands a combination of clinical expertise, teaching proficiency, and a passion for advancing education.
• You encompass Oak Valley Health's core values and live the words of respect, trust, commitment, compassion and courage
• You are a patient and/or client centered individual who performs at an exemplary standard
• You are a team player with excellent communication, critical thinking and prioritization skills coming from extensive experience with in-patient surgical care

What We Need: We are seeking an innovative, self-directed individual with exceptional leadership qualities to support excellence in clinical practice and education within the in-patient surgical team at Oak Valley Health while contributing to a strong organization-wide interprofessional practice environment. As an educator for the in-patient surgical team you will play a pivotal role in fostering a positive and safe environment for both staff and patients. Your effective communication skills will be instrumental in providing clear and constructive feedback to support the ongoing development of staff. Your leadership abilities will shine through as you promote a culture where speaking up for safety is encouraged, talent is identified and nurtured, and positive leadership influences the team. You will be responsible for curriculum development, classroom instruction, clinical training, assessment, mentorship, staying updated on healthcare advancements, collaboration with institutions, and engaging in research to enhance nursing education and improve patient care. This educator role requires someone with a proactive and positive mindset, taking initiative in the face of challenges and demonstrating a service-oriented approach, while maintaining a strong relationship with staff based in units across the hospital. In addition to supporting the in-patient surgical team there will be corporate education and training required of the role to support organizational initiatives.

What You Bring To The Role:

• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) as a Registered Nurse in good standing required
• Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing required
• Masters’ degree in a related field is required or in progress
• Membership with the Registered Nurses Association of Ontario (RNAO)
• Minimum 3 years leadership experience in an in-patient surgical setting preferred
• Minimum 5 years of clinical experience in acute hospital setting is required, with a focus on in-patient surgical care.
• Experience teaching and training adults and employing adult learning principles preferred
• Current BLS certification with Heart and Stroke required. Current ACLS certification with Heart and Stroke preferred
• BLS, ACLS instructor with Heart and Stroke preferred
• Excellent leadership skills with the ability to coach, mentor, and motivate
• Expertise in the delivery of formal and informal education/coaching
• Expertise in curriculum development, classroom instruction, clinical training, assessment and evaluation
• Demonstrated excellence in interpersonal and interprofessional collaborative practice, communication, and organizational skills
• Proven abilities in complex analysis, critical thinking and problem solving
• Proven evidence of ongoing professional development
• Computer proficiency, preferably in MS office and Meditech EMR
• Demonstrated good attendance and performance record with the ability to maintain this same standard
• Demonstrated commitment to a safe environment for staff, patients and families by working in compliance with the Occupational Health & Safety Act and related Hospital policies

An in-person interview is required. Candidates will be required to create a 10-15 minute oral presentation based on a topic related to education.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, Days

Onsite Work Required

Please note schedules may change due to operational needs.

Compensation: H - PBE

Range: $46.32 - $66.30

Who We Are: Oak Valley Health is one of Ontario’s leading community healthcare organizations. Across our two hospital sites (Markham and Uxbridge) a Reactivation Care Centre (RCC), a Community Health Centre (CHC), and Hospital-to-Home programs, we provide high quality, patient-centred care to more than 468,000 patients each year. We offer diagnostic and emergency services, and deliver clinical programs in acute care medicine and surgery, addictions and mental health, and childbirth and children’s services. We are also proud to be part of the Eastern York Region North Durham Ontario Health Team (OHT).

Our 542 physicians, 35 midwives, over 3,000 staff and 1,000 volunteers serve patients and families with an Honoured to Care mindset, and are focused on delivering an extraordinary patient experience to the residents of Markham, Whitchurch-Stouffville, Uxbridge and beyond. We are dedicated to providing access to the right care, at the right time, in the right place by the right people and at the right cost.

Oak Valley Health Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging statement Oak Valley Health takes pride in serving some of Canada’s most diverse communities. We are committed to fostering an environment of equity and inclusivity where every person can work and receive care safely, openly and honestly. All qualified applicants will receive consideration and we encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, members of LGBTQ2+ communities, members of racialized groups, persons with disabilities, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of Oak Valley Health. Furthermore, Oak Valley Health is committed to meeting the needs of all individuals in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Should you require accommodations during the recruitment and selection process, please contact Human Resources.

We are honoured to be recognized as one of Forbes Canada's Best Employers for Diversity. We ranked within the top 150 organizations across the country. Learn more about our commitment to EDIB.