Clinical Nurse Educator - Women and Children's Health

Job summary

The Clinical Nurse Educator is responsible for assessing, planning, and implementing clinical education programs to support the translation of knowledge into practice. They provide consultation and support to interprofessional teams to maintain evidence-based standards of care and optimize patient outcomes.

Job details

Click here to apply as an internal applicant. Req ID: 228301Location: Eastern Zone, Cape Breton Regional Hospital Department: IPPL Professional Practice SupportType of Employment: Temporary Hourly FT long-assignment (100%) x 1 Union: NSNU Nursing PositionPosting Closing Date: 8-Nov-26About the Opportunity Reporting to the Manager, Interprofessional Practice and Learning, Eastern 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 the Eastern Zone. 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 Nova Scotia Nursing & Midwifery Regulator (NSNMR) required Minimum three years full-time clinical nursing experience within last five years in Women and Children's Nursing required CNA Certification/other specialty certification required or willing to complete BLS-C (HCP) or RQI BLS 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 Evidence of adult education theory & application and leadership development and/or experience in the last year Skilled in the facilitation of concept-based learning, collaborative learning & practice development Computer skills including Microsoft Suite & computer documentation systems Competencies in other languages an asset; French preferred Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.Hours Long assignment full-time position; 75 hours biweekly Approximately 12 months Travel within the zone required Compensation and Benefits $50.80 - $60.63 hourly $62.75 hourly 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. What You'll Love About Nova Scotia Health Nova Scotia Health is more than the province's largest provider of health services; we're a team driven by excellence in health, healing and learning. Across hospitals, health centres and community programs, our people deliver innovative, high-quality care that impacts lives across Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada. From vibrant city life to scenic coastal communities, Nova Scotia offers a lifestyle as rewarding as the work itself. At Nova Scotia Health, you'll find meaningful career opportunities, supportive teams and the work-life balance to enjoy everything our beautiful province has to offer. Join us and discover why so many people are choosing to call Nova Scotia home. Once You've Applied Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. ​This is a Nursing bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. ​Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.

What you’ll do

The Clinical Nurse Educator is responsible for assessing, planning, and implementing clinical education programs to support the translation of knowledge into practice. They provide consultation and support to interprofessional teams to maintain evidence-based standards of care and optimize patient outcomes.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor of Nursing or Science in Nursing and an active practicing license with the NSNMR. A minimum of three years of full-time clinical nursing experience in Women and Children's health is required.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Travel insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Defined benefit pension plan

Listed skills

• Mentorship · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred
• Facilitation · Preferred
• Interprofessional Collaboration · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Clinical nursing
• Adult education
• Program design
• Leadership
• Professional practice
• Concept-based learning
• Collaborative learning
• Evidence-based practice
• Patient outcomes
• Microsoft Suite
• Computer documentation
• Facilitation
• Mentorship
• Curriculum development
• Interprofessional collaboration
• Planning
• Innovation
• French Language
• Program Design
• Computer Literacy
• Nursing
• Leadership Development
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
• Teaching
• Midwifery
• Clinical Nursing
• Bachelor Of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Disabilities
• Adult Education
• Collaborative Learning

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Education
• Management & Leadership
• Director of Women's and Children's Services
• Clinical Nurse Educator
• Nursing Professionals
• Registered Nurses

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