Clinical Educator| Full-time| 82 Buttonwood Avenue- Rehabilitation and Complex Continuing Care

ON
On-site
Posted Nov 10, 2026
1 position

$57.07–$69.31 / hour

Opens an external site

Employment type: Full-time
Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree
Apply by: Nov 17, 2026
Posting language: English

Job summary

The Clinical Educator identifies staff learning needs and develops evidence-informed education programs to support clinical practice across rehabilitation units. They provide point-of-care coaching, facilitate professional development, and collaborate with leadership to advance quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.

Job details

Requisition Number: 9156 Position: Clinical Educator Status: Full-Time Number of Vacancies: 1 Department: Rehabilitation and Complex Continuing Care Role Level: NN11 $57.07 to $69.31 per hour Site: THP-UHN Reactivation Care Centre, 82 Buttonwood Avenue Work Model: On-Site Hours of Work/Shift: Primarily days, Monday to Friday, with flexibility to work evenings, weekends and statutory holidays as required Posted: November 9, 2026 Internal Deadline: November 16, 2026 Trillium Health Partners is one of Canada’s largest community-based teaching hospitals, serving the growing and diverse populations of Mississauga, West Toronto, and surrounding communities through the Credit Valley Hospital, the Mississauga Hospital, the Queensway Health Centre, the Reactivation care Centre (Church Site) and the new THP-UHN Reactivation Care Centre. Guided by our values of compassion, excellence, and courage, and through our strategic roadmap, Plan to 2030 [https://strategy.thp.ca/], we are creating a new kind of health care - defined not by illness, but by the health and well-being of people and communities. About Our Site The THP-UHN Reactivation Care Centre is a satellite site of Trillium Health Partners located at 82 Buttonwood Avenue, York, Ontario. The site has 124 rehabilitation beds across three units: two general rehabilitation units with 46 and 48 beds, and one 30-bed stroke and neuro rehabilitation unit. We are a skilled group of rehabilitation health care professionals who strive for excellence in providing compassionate, patient-centred care. Goal-focused therapy guides our patients in their journey toward independence and reintegration into the community. Our teams work collaboratively with patients and families to address the physical, cognitive and communication challenges resulting from injury or illness, improve quality of life, and support patients in returning to meaningful activities. Patient success is optimized through self-motivation, active participation and family support. The location of any vacancy or position may be changed or reassigned based on operational needs. Position Summary Reporting to the Director, Rehabilitation and Complex Continuing Care, the Clinical Educator – Rehabilitation is an integral member of the program leadership team and provides clinical education and practice support across all three rehabilitation units and 124 beds at the 82 Buttonwood Avenue site. The Clinical Educator functions as a practitioner, consultant, educator, coach and facilitator, working collaboratively with frontline staff, leadership and members of the interprofessional team to promote excellence in rehabilitation practice and patient care. A key responsibility is identifying staff learning and practice needs and developing, implementing and evaluating education and learning strategies to address those needs The Clinical Educator supports orientation, onboarding, ongoing competency development and continuous learning across the site. The role provides point-of-care coaching and consultation, supports the integration of evidence and best practices into clinical care, and fosters an environment of inquiry, professional development and continuous improvement. As a member of the program leadership team, the Clinical Educator contributes to the identification and implementation of site and program quality and practice initiatives, supports patient and staff safety priorities, and participates in program and hospital-wide educational initiatives, working groups and committees. Key Responsibilities * Identify and assess the learning, practice and competency-development needs of staff across the three rehabilitation units. * Develop, implement and evaluate evidence-informed education programs that reflect identified staff, patient, program and organizational needs. * Support the orientation and onboarding of new staff, including the development and evaluation of orientation, preceptorship and mentorship approaches. * Provide point-of-care education, consultation, coaching and practice support to staff and members of the interprofessional team. * Promote the integration of evidence, research, professional standards and best practices into rehabilitation care. * Support staff in developing clinical judgment, critical-thinking, decision-making and problem-solving skills. * Collaborate with operational leaders and members of the interprofessional team to identify and address clinical practice and education priorities. * Participate in the development, implementation and evaluation of site and program quality-improvement and patient-safety initiatives. * Support a positive and continuous learning environment that promotes professional development, inquiry and reflective practice. * Evaluate educational methods and outcomes and recommend changes to strengthen learning and clinical practice. * Participate in program and hospital-wide educational initiatives, working groups and committees, as required. * Maintain flexibility to provide education and practice support across all three rehabilitation units and shifts based on staff and operational needs. Key Qualifications, Skills and Abilities * Baccalaureate degree in Nursing required; Master’s degree preferred. * Current Certificate of Competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario required. * Minimum of five years of recent relevant clinical experience in a hospital setting required. . * Experience working with adult rehabilitation populations, including patients with stroke, neurological, medical or complex care needs, is an asset.. * Demonstrated experience in adult education and the application of adult-learning principles. * Demonstrated knowledge of patient- and family-centred care and quality-of-life frameworks. * Prior experience in a clinical educator, practice-lead or comparable education role is an asset. * Excellent communication, presentation, facilitation and interpersonal skills, with the ability to prepare, teach and coach others in classroom and clinical settings. * Experience developing and delivering clinical education, orientation, preceptorship and competency-development programs. * Experience evaluating teaching methods, learning outcomes and education programs. * Demonstrated ability to review, interpret and apply evidence and research relevant to clinical practice. * A philosophy of education that promotes a positive, supportive and continuous learning environment. * Demonstrated ability to provide point-of-care coaching and practice consultation in a complex clinical environment. * Demonstrated ability to collaborate with Professional Practice, clinical leaders and interprofessional teams to advance evidence-informed practice, quality improvement and organizational practice priorities. * Ability to think critically and prioritize competing needs in complex situations, while using a coaching approach to develop these capabilities in others. * Highly effective decision-making, problem-solving, facilitation and organizational skills. * Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement, patient and staff safety, evidence-informed practice and ongoing professional development. * Reliable and flexible, with the ability to support education and clinical practice needs across all three rehabilitation units. * Positive attendance and work record are essential. To pursue this career opportunity, please visit our website: www.trilliumhealthpartners.ca Internal Candidates who believe they possess the necessary qualifications and experience for this position and who have been in their current position for at least six (6) months are encouraged to apply. Candidates are selected on the basis of their skill, ability, experience and qualifications. Where these factors are relatively equal seniority shall govern providing the successful applicant. Trillium Health Partners’ (THP) is an equal opportunity employer who values the importance of antiracism work and is committed to integrating antiracism, diversity, equity and inclusion best practices throughout THP operations, policies and culture. Therefore, we ask that even if you do not see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed on this posting, we still encourage you to reach out and apply. Research has shown that candidates from underrepresented groups often only apply when they feel 100% qualified. We encourage all applicants who are members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the Ontario Human Rights Code based on race, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nations, Métis or Inuk/Inuit person to consider this opportunity. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code Trillium Health Partners will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation. All personal information is collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Trillium Health Partners is identified under the French Language Services Act. Our organization may use automated tools, including artificial intelligence (AI) or algorithm-assisted systems, to support the initial review of applications. These tools are used only to assist our recruiters and hiring managers; all hiring decisions include meaningful human involvement and final review. We thank all those who apply but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Baccalaureate degree in Nursing and a current Certificate of Competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario. A minimum of five years of recent relevant clinical hospital experience is required, with preference given to those with adult rehabilitation experience and adult education expertise.