Clinical Educator Lead

Perley Health


Date: 3 days ago
City: Ottawa, Ontario
Contract type: Full time
  • Lead and oversee the Clinical Education team
  • Collaborate with subject matter experts, including the Knowledge Translation team and Center of Excellence (CoE), for educational content development, implementation and dissemination.
  • Coordinate with subject matter experts, to create the organization's annual education plan to ensure alignment with strategic priorities.
  • Monitor and prepare quarterly/semi-annual reports on the progress of the education plan and realign priorities as required.
  • Responsible for education and orientation compliance with MLTC legislation, Accreditation Canada requirements, industry standards and best practices.
  • Lead annual and ongoing learning needs assessments of the organizational environment to guide program evolution (including orientation).
  • Collaborate with content experts and internal/external talent to promote new educational content
  • Lead the expansion of the education program by seeking new learning initiatives and specific opportunities that arise.
  • Developing structures and processes which integrate evidence-informed practice in policies, procedures, practice guidelines, and standards.
  • Act as a resource, advocate, facilitator, and coordinator in all matters which impact practice, and is responsible for building and maintaining effective relationships with clinical and other leaders, and members of the interprofessional team.
  • Collaborate with department leaders to develop employee learning plans as required.
  • Develop, implement and evaluate a mentorship program for the interdisciplinary clinical team.
  • Implement practice, process and system changes to meet key performance indicators, enhance learner engagement, knowledge retention and behavior change.
  • Participate in Quality Improvement Teams as required.
  • Seek out and leverage external funding opportunities to maximize educational capacity within the organization.
  • Support the ongoing professional development of staff.
  • Collaborate with key stakeholders to secure funding for educational support (i.e. Perley Health Foundation), ensure agreed upon processes and application processes are followed correctly to access funds in a timely manner.
  • Lead the expansion of the educational program by seeking new learning initiatives and specific opportunities that arise.
  • Manage and oversee the Learning Management System (LMS).
  • In collaboration with the Perley Health Foundation, develop, implement and support the administration of nursing and interprofessional scholarships/bursaries.
  • Develop, implement and support the education needs during annual Nursing Week.
  • Monitor education and professional development budgets
  • Provide subject matter expertise on diverse educational modalities, behavioral science, active learning strategies, adult learning styles, and learner engagement.
  • Develop and deliver a supporting infrastructure for a culture of learning and improvement (tools, systems, training)
  • Other duties as assigned
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing
  • Master's degree in nursing, education, or a related field preferred.
  • Minimum of 3 years' clinical experience in acute/LTC care setting.
  • Current registration as a Registered Nurse and in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
  • Minimum 3 years of demonstrated experience in providing education to interdisciplinary staff Or Minimum of 3 years experience as a Clinical Educator
  • Demonstrated experience in developing, delivering and managing educational programs
  • Strong understanding of adult learning principles and instructional strategies.
  • Good working knowledge of Quality Improvement principles and methodologies.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of the Regulated Health Professions Act and practice standards in Ontario.
  • Knowledge of relevant legislation impacting practice.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, leadership, facilitation, coaching, presentation, consultation and negotiating skills.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to meet multiple deadlines
  • Demonstrated commitment to excellence in resident and family centered care
  • Clinical competency in the management and care of patients/residents
  • Demonstrated commitment to professional development
  • Demonstrated integrity and professionalism as a regulated health professional, recognized role model for professionalism.
  • Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team.
  • Knowledge and understanding of simulation-based learning.
  • Knowledge and understanding of learning management systems.
  • Research skills.
  • Comfortable with change and coaching others through the processes of change.
  • Proficient in MS Windows
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