Clinical Nurse Educator - Oncology
Top Benefits
About the role
About the Opportunity
Reporting to the Manager, Interprofessional Practice and Learning, Central Zone, the Clinical Nurse Educator (CNE) is responsible (in collaboration with key stakeholders) for the assessment, implementation, planning evaluation and supportive application of existing and new clinical knowledge to support the translation of knowledge to practice. The Clinical Nurse Educator demonstrates competency in practice, program design and implementation, monitoring and evaluation of education, leadership and professional practice. The Clinical Nurse Educator exhibits the knowledge, attitudes and behaviors that aligns with the Interprofessional Practice and Learning Framework that supports collaborative person centered care within Nova Scotia Health (NSH).
The Interprofessional Practice and Learning team uses a framework that is grounded in the theories of adult and concept-based learning, practice development, fundamentals of care and collaborative learning and practice. Utilizing professional standards, current evidence, and best practice guidelines, the CNE fosters a culture of learning to build capacity and support the advancement of professional practice through the implementation of orientation and ongoing education programs that integrate a learner centered approach. The CNE provides advice, consultation, and support to advance practice, and to maintain and develop evidence based standards of care, to optimize patient outcomes within the interprofessional care team.
Please note this position requires periodic travel to facilities within Nova Scotia. Access to reliable transportation is required.
About You
We would love to hear from you if you have the following:
- Bachelor of Nursing/Bachelor of Science in Nursing required
- Master of Nursing, Health, or Education preferred
- Active practicing license in good standing with NSCN required
- Minimum three years full-time clinical nursing experience within last five years in Oncology nursing required
- Recent hematology, cell therapy and/or transplant experience an asset
- CNA Oncology CNA/other specialty certification required or willing to complete
- DeSouza Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Course with certification (PSCB) an asset or willing to complete
- ONS Hematopoietic Stem Cell transplantation Course an asset or willing to complete
- BLS-C (HCP) certification required
- Recent experience as a Clinical Nurse Educator/Nursing Instructor preferred
- Previous experience in education support, onboarding new staff, and transition to practice an asset
- Adult Education Program an asset or willing to complete
- Previous teaching experience which involves designing, implementing and evaluating traditional & non-traditional methods of instruction preferred
- Recent professional development relevant to maintaining currency in clinical practice & education
- Evidence of adult education theory & application and leadership development and/or experience in the last year
- Demonstrated initiative, effective interpersonal skills, communication skills & innovative problem solving
- Skilled in the facilitation of concept-based learning, collaborative learning & practice development
- Physical demands – setting up rooms, walking and standing, movement of educational resources/tools with facilities & across sites
Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.
Hours
Long Assignment Full-Time; 75 Hours Bi-Weekly.
Compensation and Benefits
$50.80 - $60.63 hourly
$99,059 - $118,220 annually
$62.74 hourly ($122,357 annually) with 25 years' nursing experience.
Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.
About Nova Scotia Health Authority
We are Nova Scotia Health. We are rural and urban. We are in hospitals, health centres and community. We serve individuals and communities from Yarmouth to Cape Breton, from Amherst to Halifax, and everything in between.
We are researchers and learners, looking for new ways to prevent and treat disease and maintain health. We are partners – with community groups, schools, government, foundations and auxiliaries, community health boards and, most importantly, with you.
Most of all, we are a community of caring, compassionate people who care deeply about health, healing and learning. Together with you, we will create a healthier Nova Scotia.
Mission: Working together to achieve excellence in health, healing and learning
Vision: Healthy people, healthy communities – for generations
Clinical Nurse Educator - Oncology
Top Benefits
About the role
About the Opportunity
Reporting to the Manager, Interprofessional Practice and Learning, Central Zone, the Clinical Nurse Educator (CNE) is responsible (in collaboration with key stakeholders) for the assessment, implementation, planning evaluation and supportive application of existing and new clinical knowledge to support the translation of knowledge to practice. The Clinical Nurse Educator demonstrates competency in practice, program design and implementation, monitoring and evaluation of education, leadership and professional practice. The Clinical Nurse Educator exhibits the knowledge, attitudes and behaviors that aligns with the Interprofessional Practice and Learning Framework that supports collaborative person centered care within Nova Scotia Health (NSH).
The Interprofessional Practice and Learning team uses a framework that is grounded in the theories of adult and concept-based learning, practice development, fundamentals of care and collaborative learning and practice. Utilizing professional standards, current evidence, and best practice guidelines, the CNE fosters a culture of learning to build capacity and support the advancement of professional practice through the implementation of orientation and ongoing education programs that integrate a learner centered approach. The CNE provides advice, consultation, and support to advance practice, and to maintain and develop evidence based standards of care, to optimize patient outcomes within the interprofessional care team.
Please note this position requires periodic travel to facilities within Nova Scotia. Access to reliable transportation is required.
About You
We would love to hear from you if you have the following:
- Bachelor of Nursing/Bachelor of Science in Nursing required
- Master of Nursing, Health, or Education preferred
- Active practicing license in good standing with NSCN required
- Minimum three years full-time clinical nursing experience within last five years in Oncology nursing required
- Recent hematology, cell therapy and/or transplant experience an asset
- CNA Oncology CNA/other specialty certification required or willing to complete
- DeSouza Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Course with certification (PSCB) an asset or willing to complete
- ONS Hematopoietic Stem Cell transplantation Course an asset or willing to complete
- BLS-C (HCP) certification required
- Recent experience as a Clinical Nurse Educator/Nursing Instructor preferred
- Previous experience in education support, onboarding new staff, and transition to practice an asset
- Adult Education Program an asset or willing to complete
- Previous teaching experience which involves designing, implementing and evaluating traditional & non-traditional methods of instruction preferred
- Recent professional development relevant to maintaining currency in clinical practice & education
- Evidence of adult education theory & application and leadership development and/or experience in the last year
- Demonstrated initiative, effective interpersonal skills, communication skills & innovative problem solving
- Skilled in the facilitation of concept-based learning, collaborative learning & practice development
- Physical demands – setting up rooms, walking and standing, movement of educational resources/tools with facilities & across sites
Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.
Hours
Long Assignment Full-Time; 75 Hours Bi-Weekly.
Compensation and Benefits
$50.80 - $60.63 hourly
$99,059 - $118,220 annually
$62.74 hourly ($122,357 annually) with 25 years' nursing experience.
Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.
About Nova Scotia Health Authority
We are Nova Scotia Health. We are rural and urban. We are in hospitals, health centres and community. We serve individuals and communities from Yarmouth to Cape Breton, from Amherst to Halifax, and everything in between.
We are researchers and learners, looking for new ways to prevent and treat disease and maintain health. We are partners – with community groups, schools, government, foundations and auxiliaries, community health boards and, most importantly, with you.
Most of all, we are a community of caring, compassionate people who care deeply about health, healing and learning. Together with you, we will create a healthier Nova Scotia.
Mission: Working together to achieve excellence in health, healing and learning
Vision: Healthy people, healthy communities – for generations