As the only rehabilitation hospital in the Niagara Region, Hotel Dieu Shaver Health and Rehabilitation Centre provides specialized post-acute hospital care and exceptional clinical outcomes through inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation and complex care programs. Our interprofessional team utilizes state of the art equipment to restore health, rebuild lives, and renew hope providing the highest quality of compassionate care to every patient. Hotel Dieu Shaver is where careers begin and flourish.
Position: Nurse Educator
Position Type: Regular Full-Time
REQUIREMENTS
Skills & Abilities:
- Demonstrated teaching skills including needs assessment, education design, curriculum development, definition of educational objectives, and program and outcome evaluation.
- Demonstrated excellent patient assessment skills.
- Must have an excellent understanding of rehabilitation, complex continuing care acute care populations and the application of admission criteria to these patient groups.
- Must have a strong knowledge of various teaching strategies, resources and evaluation tools.
- Must have a good knowledge and understanding of the principles of Adult Education and the application of these principles in the development, implementation, and evaluation of education programs.
- Must have in-depth knowledge of the Standards of Practice as it relates to complex continuing care, rehabilitation and geriatric nursing.
- Must have facilitation skills sufficient to co-ordinate educational conferences with a team approach, as well as excellent leadership abilities and excellent problem solving capabilities sufficient to act as a resource to nursing and other health care professionals.
- Superior leadership, conflict resolution, teamwork and organizational skills.
- Must have excellent communication skills with the ability to relay complex information and relate effectively with health care professionals and patients/families in a calm and professional manner.
- Must have in-depth knowledge of evidence- based practice as it relates to complex continuing care, rehabilitation and geriatric nursing, health care delivery models as well as knowledge of development and implementation of clinical pathways.
- Demonstrated ability to promote evidence- based practice in the clinical areas.
- Must possess excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize work in an environment with multiple interruptions and changing priorities.
Qualifications:
- Must possess a Bachelor of Science in Nursing combined with extensive knowledge and background in acute care, complex continuing care, rehabilitation and geriatric nursing.
- Must possess a current certificate of competence as a Registered Nurse from the College of Nurses of Ontario.
- Must possess knowledge related to advanced nursing competencies (e.g. technical skills including, but not limited to vascular access, blood glucose monitoring, central lines, epidurals for chronic pain management and portacaths
Experience:
- Minimum of three to five years clinical experience in complex care, rehabilitation and geriatric nursing
- Formal teaching experience and program development in both classroom and clinical areas.
- Good attendance and work record
- Experience in research methodology
Other:
- May be scheduled other hours as required.
At HDS we believe that our differences enable us to be a better team – one that makes informed decisions, drives innovation, and delivers the best care for our patients. We are dedicated to fostering a positive culture where individuals of all backgrounds and identities feel empowered, respected and included. HDS values equity and an inclusive culture and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse team where everyone is welcome.
If you are interested in serving our community in an environment of holistic and compassionate care and would like to join our team, we invite you to submit your resume and cover letter.
Email: recruit@hoteldieushaver.org
Mail:
Hotel Dieu Shaver Health and Rehabilitation Centre
Human Resources Department
541 Glenridge Avenue
St. Catharines, ON L2T 4C2
Fax: (905) 687-3228
Accommodations for job applicants with disabilities are available on request throughout the recruitment process.
We thank all applicants for their reply and advise that only those under consideration will be contacted by the Human Resources Department.