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Description

Employer Job Number: GO-00561698
Facility: ADMINISTRATION EAST
Job Description: The Nurse Educator integrates skills and knowledge from nursing theory and principles of adult learning in the provision of direct patient care, clinical coordination, clinical problem-solving, education and research for a defined group of patients and/or programs.

The incumbent will provide leadership that is visible, pro-active and provides the delivery of patient care through the application of practice standards. In consultation with the site Directors of Care/Facility Managers, the individual is responsible for assessing learning needs of staff, planning , implementing and evaluating designated educational activities/programs either facility-based and/or region wide. The LTC Nurse Educator will use a consultative approach with evidence based research to provide support to health-care professionals.


Required Qualifications

Bachelor Degree in Nursing
Registered or eligible for registration with the Saskatchewan Registered Nurses Association (SRNA) or Registered Psychiatric Nurses Association of Saskatchewan (RPNAS)
Experience
-    Requires a minimum of three to five years nursing experience in a LTC and/or community setting
-    Previous experience in nursing education
-    Demonstrates teaching skills specifically post RN/RPN courses
-    Understands the nursing process and principles of adult learning
-    Demonstrates basic computer skills applicable to LTC
-    Experience in developing programs/resources for staff in the areas of planning, implementation, quality monitoring and evaluation
-    Familiarity with Lean principles

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Organizational skills
Advanced communication skills
Advanced problem solving skills
Ability to competently use computers and software
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