Your Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate nursing professional to make a meaningful impact on patient care, staff development, and clinical excellence within the Surgical Program. As a Clinical Nurse Educator, you will play a pivotal role in fostering a culture of learning, supporting evidence-informed practice, and empowering nurses at all stages of their careers to achieve their full potential. In this role, you will collaborate closely with frontline staff, leadership, and interdisciplinary teams to promote best practices and ensure the delivery of safe, high-quality, patient-centered care. You will support the orientation of new nurses, helping them build confidence, competence, and clinical judgment as they transition into the surgical environment. Through mentorship, coaching, and education, you will create a supportive learning environment that encourages professional growth and lifelong learning. The Clinical Nurse Educator serves as a key resource for nursing staff by identifying learning needs, developing educational initiatives, and implementing strategies that enhance clinical skills and improve patient outcomes. You will have the opportunity to lead quality improvement initiatives, promote evidence-based practice, and contribute to the advancement of nursing excellence across the surgical program. By joining the Surgical Program as a Clinical Nurse Educator, you will have the opportunity to make a lasting impact on patients, staff, and the organization by promoting clinical excellence, supporting workforce development, and creating an environment where nurses can thrive and provide exceptional care every day.

Description

The Instructor's primary role is to ensure the delivery of quality patient care and excellence in nursing. Exercising adult principles of learning, the Instructor will design, enhance and provide staff orientation, education, clinical consultation, development, and/or evaluation. The Instructor's nursing practice will reflect a current, broad knowledge base, and excellent nursing skills that enable her/him to function as a role model and support staff in accordance with Covenant Health's Mission, Vision, and Values. The Instructor will function independently in formal and informal learning environments. This position is covered by the terms and conditions of the UNA Collective Agreement.

Classification

Instructor Union: COV UNA Unit and Program: Ortho - 6E - MCH Primary Location: Misericordia Community Hosp Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: At (UNA only) FTE: 0.74 Posting End Date: 20-JUL-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits Date Available: 01-AUG-2026 Temporary End Date: 10-MAR-2027 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 12 Shifts per cycle: 42 Shift Pattern: Days Days Off: As Per Rotation Minimum Salary: $48.76 Maximum Salary: $66.74 Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications

Graduate of a Registered Nurse program or recognized equivalent required. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) or other applicable degree required. Combination of education and experience will be considered. Active registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA) is required. Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (Level C) required.

Additional Required Qualifications

Minimum 1 year of recent experience as a Clinical Nurse Educator (CNE) in Perioperative Surgical care environment, along with at least 5 years of surgical nursing experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Adult education knowledge is considered an asset. Demonstrated teaching and leadership abilities, along with excellent communication skills. Must be flexible, highly motivated, and self-directed.