Instructor - Internationally Educated Nurses (Camrose)

Your Opportunity:

Covenant Health is looking for a Clinical Educator to join our team in Camrose, Alberta! St. Mary’s Hospital is a modern, progressive hospital that serves a diverse and growing rural community with a wide range of acute care services. Camrose is the home of a modern hospital with full emergency services, operating facility, and several medical specialists. St. Mary’s Hospital is a 24-hour, 76-bed, acute care facility. Camrose is located less than an hour southeast of the City of Edmonton in the very heart of Alberta’s agricultural production. In Camrose you’ll find the best of both worlds – big city amenities with small town friendliness and security, and with that, comes a level of community connectivity that is truly special. The IEN Clinical Educator is accountable for providing specialized clinical expertise and leadership for internationally trained nurses enabling optimal functioning within a variant of service areas across the organization. The position coordinates with the IEN Practice Lead, operational leaders, and IENs to act as a resource for clinical staff and other clinical educator colleagues. The IEN Clinical Educator will provide consultation and direction in aspects of IEN community integration, registration processes, orientation, clinical mentorship, and patient/resident care within the scope of their practice. With a focus on clinical education & mentorship for entry to practice clinicians (such as IEN's) this position focuses on skill development for the enhancement & optimization of models of care and scope of practice across the spectrum of care. Occasional travel throughout the province to maintain linkages with practice and operational leaders, staff, and other stakeholders across the province. May be required to work evenings, nights, and weekends.

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.