General Posting Information

POSITION:

Clinical Nurse Educator

DEPARTMENT:

Nursing Professional Practice - Perioperative Services: PACU, DSU, POAC, D4 - Inpatient Surgery

CONDITIONS:

Full-time

SHIFTS:

Days

7.5 hours per shift (subject to change)

WAGE RANGE:

Scale Minimum Maximum

ONA03 $44.10/hr $61.95/hr

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• As part of the Nursing Professional Practice Department, working with the Perioperative and Inpatient Surgical Program, the purpose of the Clinical Nurse Educator for PACU/DSU/POAC/ D4-Inpatient Surgery is to identify the need for, develop, implement, and evaluate education programs and learning experiences/activities to assist staff to acquire and maintain the knowledge, skills and judgment for safe performance in the delivery of high quality patient and family centered care.
• The Clinical Nurse Educator has comprehensive knowledge of evidence-based nursing practice related to designated clinical area and improves patient care by enabling the nurse to work to the fullest scope of their role by advancing standards of care, fostering and evaluating clinical competence and professional practice.
• The Clinical Nurse Educator works collaboratively with the QCH interprofessional team to enhance patient care by facilitating educational activities and a culture of quality improvement
• Demonstrate QCH values: collaboration, accountability, innovation, respect

REQUIREMENTS:

• Baccalaureate in Nursing
• Masters in Nursing or Education (or other health related program) – candidates in-progress will be considered
• Certificate of Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO)
• Minimum of five (5) years of recent clinical experience in surgical nursing and Perioperative surgery
• Experience with arterial lines, CVP lines, and ventilators
• One (1) year related teaching experience and/or group facilitation
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal, communication and teaching skills
• Computer competency
• Proven facilitation, collaboration and leadership skills
• ACLS certification
• Registered Nurses Association of Ontario (RNAO) Membership

PREFERRED:

• Experience with clinical documentation in an Electronic Health Record
• Leadership, Facilitation and Conflict Resolution Courses
• Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) Certificate in Perioperative Nursing Canada
• Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) Perianesthesia Nurse Certification, PANC(C)
• Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) Medical/Surgical Certification
• Membership in specialty related Professional Associations (eg. OPANA, NAPAN. ORNAC, ORORNA)

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Please note that according to the Queensway Carleton Hospital Vaccination Policy, all applicants must be fully vaccinated unless they can provide the proof of a valid medical contraindication or exemption on the basis of protected grounds under the Ontario Human Rights Code in order to be considered for any staff or volunteer opportunities. Upon hiring, applicants must provide the proof of either government issued documentation proving they have been fully vaccinated, or present supporting documentation of a valid medical contraindication or exemption under Ontario Human Rights Code.

Thank you for your continued interest in Queensway Carleton Hospital. We deeply value and celebrate the principles of equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging, as they are integral to the enrichment of our work environment. We believe that by fostering an inclusive and diverse community, we can achieve our mission of providing exceptional healthcare services to all individuals with compassion and respect. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our organization including, but not limited to women, racial or ethnic minorities, First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples, persons with Disabilities, and 2SLGBTQI+ communities.

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