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- Nursing
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- COV00049917 Requisition #
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- 5 days ago Post Date
Your Opportunity:
Are you a passionate RN with exceptional clinical experience and a desire to educate and mentor others? Do you thrive in dynamic team environments and feel inspired by opportunities to support nursing growth and development? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you. Reporting to the Program Manager of Operative Services, the Clinical Nurse Educator (CNE) is a self-directed professional primarily responsible for supporting the Post Anesthetic Care Unit (PACU), Pre-admission Clinic (PAC), Operating Room (OR), and the broader Operative Services program. The CNE ensures the delivery of quality patient care and promotes excellence in nursing practice by enhancing staff development through orientation, education, and mentorship. The CNE will critically assess, evaluate, and proactively manage risks to patient and team safety, advocating evidence-based practice and clinical improvements. As a role model aligned with Covenant Health’s Mission, Vision, and Values, the CNE independently facilitates education in formal and informal learning environments, contributing to policy and procedure research, development, and implementation. Additionally, the CNE supports corporate responsibilities and collaborates effectively with interdisciplinary teams.
Description:
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: Operative Services
- Primary Location: Grey Nuns Community Hospital
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
- FTE: 0.53
- Posting End Date: 21-APR-2025
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
- Date Available: 26-MAY-2025
- Temporary End Date: 31-DEC-2025
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 4
- Shifts per cycle: 10
- Shift Pattern: Days
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- Minimum Salary: $42.91
- Maximum Salary: $57.57
- 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. PLEASE NOTE: This posting is scheduled to close at 23:59 of the posting end date but may be filled earlier if a Regular Employee who holds a position within this unit/program/office expresses their interest in this vacancy by 23:59 on the 5th calendar day following the posting date, under LOU #25. In the event that no Regular Employee from this unit/program/office expresses their interest by the deadline, the vacancy shall be filled under the provisions of Article 14: Promotions, Transfers and Vacancies. Please be advised this posting may be used to fill multiple identical vacancies arising as a result of the administration of the Trial of Modified Posting Provisions.
Additional Required Qualifications:Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) required from a recognized institution. Completion of postgraduate Operating Room nursing course and/or Completion of postgraduate Critical Care nursing course required. Active registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA) required. Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (Level C) certification required. Minimum five years of current clinical experience in acute care specializing in Operating Room, PACU, Critical Care, or related perioperative areas required. Extensive knowledge of pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative patient care. Strong clinical competencies in Operating Room and Post Anesthetic Recovery. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills; open, honest, tactful with positive reinforcement style. Ability to effectively present educational material to large groups. Proficient with electronic charting and Microsoft Office Suite. Proven problem-solving, prioritization, and conflict resolution skills. Self-motivated and self-directed. Clinical and professional role model with advocacy for patients, families, and staff. Physical ability to lift 25 lbs., push, pull, bend, and stand for prolonged periods (over 30 minutes). Ability to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams, other hospital departments, and regional educational facilities.
Preferred Qualifications:Master's in a health or business-related field preferred. Combination of education and experience may be considered. Previous experience in clinical education, staff mentoring, and leadership preferred. Research skills preferred. Project work experience an asset. Membership with Operating Room Nurses Association of Canada (ORNAC) and/or National Association of PeriAnesthesia Nurses of Canada (NPANc) preferred.
Hiring Requirements
The following must be provided prior to your first day of work:
Security Screening: Satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search (as applicable based on position). Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions with Covenant Health.
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