Clinical Nurse Educator - Emergency Department

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Manager, Interprofessional Practice and Learning, Western Zone, the Clinical Nurse Educator (CNE) is responsible (in collaboration with key stakeholders) for the assessment, implementation, planning evaluation and supportive application of existing and new clinical knowledge to support the translation of knowledge to practice. The Clinical Nurse Educator demonstrates competency in practice, program design and implementation, monitoring and evaluation of education, leadership and professional practice. The Clinical Nurse Educator exhibits the knowledge, attitudes and behaviors that aligns with the Interprofessional Practice and Learning Framework that supports collaborative person centered care within Nova Scotia Health (NSH).
 
The Interprofessional Practice and Learning team uses a framework that is grounded in the theories of adult and concept-based learning, practice development, fundamentals of care and collaborative learning and practice. Utilizing professional standards, current evidence, and best practice guidelines, the CNE fosters a culture of learning to build capacity and support the advancement of professional practice through the implementation of orientation and ongoing education programs that integrate a learner centered approach. The CNE provides advice, consultation, and support to advance practice, and to maintain and develop evidence based standards of care, to optimize patient outcomes within the interprofessional care team. 
 
Please note this position requires periodic travel to facilities within Nova Scotia.  Access to reliable transportation is required.
 

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

• Bachelor of Nursing or Bachelor of Science in Nursing required
• Master of Nursing, Health Care, or Education preferred
• Current registration (in good standing) with the Nova Scotia College of Nursing (NSCN) required
• Minimum three years full-time clinical nursing experience within last five years in Emergency or Critical Care nursing required
• Relevant CNA/Emergency or Critical Care certification as required or willingness to complete within 18 months
• Current BLS-C (HCP) certification required
• Current ACLS certification preferred
• Recent experience as a Clinical Nurse Educator/Nursing Instructor preferred
• Previous experience in education support, onboarding new staff, and transition to practice an asset
• Adult Education Program an asset or willing to complete
• Previous teaching experience which involves designing, implementing and evaluating traditional & non-traditional methods of instruction preferred
• Recent professional development relevant to maintaining currency in clinical practice & education
• Evidence of adult education theory & application and leadership development and/or experience in the last year
• Demonstrated initiative, effective interpersonal skills, communication skills & innovative problem solving
• Skilled in the facilitation of concept-based learning, collaborative learning & practice development
• Computer skills including Microsoft Suite & computer documentation systems
• Physical demands – setting up rooms, walking and standing, movement of educational resources/tools with facilities & across sites

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours

Long Assignment, Full-Time (75 hours Bi-weekly)

Compensation and Benefits

$50.80 - $60.63 hourly
$99,059 - $118,220 annually
$62.74 hourly ($122,357 annually) with 25 years' nursing experience

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.