RN Educator

Make an Impact on Seniors Health!

SE Health RNs (Registered Nurse) are the best of the best. We provide care and independence to our residents, using a client- and family-centered approach that incorporates the most current research into practice. When you choose to join SE Health, you become part of a diverse and collaborative care team where you’ll apply your skills – and your heart – to provide services that support our residents to live and age well. You’ll make a difference in their lives, and they’ll make a difference in yours!

POSITION SUMMARY: 

Reporting to the Wellness Manager/Director of Care and an integral member of the leadership and resident care team, the primary role of the RN Educator is to provide exemplary leadership to the interprofessional team(s); ensuring excellence in the provision of resident care including the development of skills and scope of nurses, the achievement of corporate/program objectives, compliance with CCHSS and other applicable standards and the creation of a healthy workplace that maximizes the potential of residents and staff. The Educator will have accountability for orientation and training of nurses and healthcare aides (HCAs), planning and operations responsibilities; quality management, mentorship and coaching to nurses and HCAs. They will participate in special projects, corporate/research initiatives and other activities that support and advance the organizational goals.This position is for our Points West Living facility in Red Deer, http://pointswestliving.com/red_deer_home.php

Why join our team?

• Competitive compensation.  Our Total Rewards package includes a competitive salary, group benefits, RRSP pension, on demand pay and exclusive perks/discounts available only to SE Health staff. 
• Develop yourself with SE.   We have education bursaries, Tuition Assistance Programs, continuing education, training, and professional development to support your lifelong learning.  You'll benefit from our orientation, mentorship, and coaching programs. And our leadership team will support you to practice to full scope, to integrate the most current evidence into your practice, and is fully available to you 24/7 to support you in delivering the best possible care to your patients.  We have on-site day care also available via a private provider.
• Grow your career.   SE Health is a large national organization with diverse healthcare business lines. You’ll have an opportunity – and will be supported – to do different types of roles in different locations if that is what you’re interested in. Or you can pivot to supporting or leadership positions where you can use your nursing skills to contribute and make an impact in different ways.
• Innovative.   At SE, we are always looking for new, innovative ways to improve. You’ll be encouraged and supported to identify and make improvements to the way we do our work. As a social enterprise, we support research into Senior’s Health and Aging. You’ll have the ability to be part of this research firsthand, to learn from it, and will be supported to integrate that research into your practice.  
• Empowerment.    At our facility, our nurses are provided with a full degree of autonomy of practice, provide clinical leadership to our multi-disciplinary team every day, and are supported with leading-edge training related to Palliative and aging.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Human Resources: (60% of time)

·         Conduct orientation for all new employees.

·         Conduct monthly training and education sessions according to the annual education plan.

·         Ensure the education tracker is up to date and compliant with CCHSS and Accreditation standards.

·         Collaborate with front line staff to evaluate, coach, develop and maintain competencies.

·         Participate in the development and implementation of policies and procedures, and education modules to support operations.

·         Other job duties as assigned

 
Clinical: (20% of time)

·         Provide leadership to a multi-disciplinary care team, and ensure services are delivered according to residents’ needs and appropriate regulatory standards.

·         Support monitoring, auditing and reporting of clinical standards.

·         Monitor and evaluate standards of care and ensure compliance with organizational policies and external regulations.

·         Ensure high quality service delivery soliciting feedback from residents, families, and employees.

·         Build effective relationships, liaise with, and work cooperatively with the owner/funder, Alberta Health case managers, residents, families, employees and other stakeholders.

·         Other job duties as assigned

Quality Improvement: (20% of time)

·         Perform all duties in a safe and efficient manner; adhere to all required infection prevention and control policies and practices.

·         Pursue and promote continual learning for self and the care team.

·         Represent SE Health on external committees.

·         Participate in internal committees – Joint Health & Safety, IPAC, Medication Management, etc.

·         Other job duties as assigned

 QUALIFICATIONS:

·         RN registration with CRNA with current certification in good standing and current CPR Level C.

·         At least 3 years’ recent related experience, in a long term care or equivalent environment

·         Ability to adapt to a rapidly changing environment

·         Excellent verbal/written communication skills.

·         Flexible, adaptable, self-directed and effective problem solver

·         Highly developed leadership skills

·         Critical thinker, with well-developed analytical, planning and problem-solving skills.

·         Excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to deal effectively with conflict in a diplomatic and professional manner.

·         Knowledge and understanding of CCHSS, Accommodation, IP&C and Accreditation standards

·         Knowledge of quality and risk management practices.

·         Advanced computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office

·         Ability to communicate in other languages an asset.

About SE Health

At SE, we love what we do.  Every day, we bring hope and happiness to clients, homes, and communities across Canada.  We treat each person with dignity and love, like our own family; we build empathy; and we do the right thing. We are always inspired to make a difference. As a not-for-profit social enterprise, we share knowledge, provide the best care, and help each client to realize their most meaningful goals for health and wellbeing. We are an inclusive workplace offering competitive pay, benefits, pension, and work life balance. We’re a great place to work, and we hope you’ll join our team.

In the interest of the health and safety of our patients/clients, employees, and greater good of public health, SE Health requires those that wish to work for this organization to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Fully vaccinated means a person has received both doses of the COVID-19 vaccine and it has been 14 days since the last dose.

SE Health is committed to the success of all its employees. If you feel you need accommodations because of illness or disability, please do not hesitate to contact the Talent Acquisition team at careers@sehc.com at your earliest convenience.