Position Details

Position Status: Temporary Full Time

Position Details

Position Status: Temporary Full Time

Term Ends: January 31, 2027 Location: Southport, Education Services BW Hours: 77.50 FTE: 1.00 Shift: Days Shift Times: 0800-1615 Union: Non Union Professional PCN: 10EDURN007

Date Competition Closes: July 31, 2026

Position Summary

Reporting to the Program Director of Quality, Safety & Transformation and working collaboratively with the Site leadership. This position provides leadership in the development and delivery of clinical education and instruction based on adult education principles and philosophy, and by incorporating educational approaches as part of the education delivery.

Applies nursing theory, advanced knowledge and leadership concepts, educational theories, and adult learning principles in providing clinical guidance and resource support to staff.

This position is responsible for promoting best practice through staff development and education thus ensuring optimal client outcomes. Assists the managers in maintaining standards of care and in providing and participating in quality improvement initiatives.
Provides guidance and support to staff and students in the application of the nursing process in the provision of client care and promoting culture of evidence-based practice and evidence-informed decision making. The key responsibility of the educator is to meet the educational needs of the clinical staff in the organization.

Responsible for other duties as required.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required

Master's Degree in an applicable health related discipline an asset

Registration with the College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta

Certificate in Adult Education with adult education experience an asset

Valid driver's license and reliable vehicle required for travel between sites

Experience

Required





Minimum 3 years of full time clinical experience in the last 5 years in acute care and/ or continuing care focusing on complex disease, or life threatening illness, geriatrics, hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis, and those who need specialized respiratory support in adults including geriatrics

Demonstrated ability to engage and build collaborative relationships with staff, physicians, patients and families, leaders, learners and external partners and facilitate group processes

Solid interpersonal verbal and written communication skills

Demonstrated ability to recognize complex problems and seek solutions

Teaching skills in small and large group settings utilizing knowledge of adult learning principles

Computer literacy skills essential e.g. MS Office Suite, Connect Care

Preferred

Project management and change management knowledge and experience an asset

Demonstrated ability in planning, implementing and leading change from an evidence-based perspective

Central Venous Catheter certification

PROSCI Change Management certificate or Change management modules

Alberta Health Services Improvement Way (AIW) Green Belt certification

Specialty Canadian Nursing certification such as: Canadian Gerontological Nursing certificate (GPNC(C)), Canadian Medical-Surgical nursing

About Carewest

We select dedicated people just like you to care for our clients, those who offer compassion, knowledge and commitment to the treatment, progress, outcomes and lives of our clients. We are motivated to employ individuals who are passionate about what they do and, are naturally driven to uphold our client-centered approach,



contribute to best-practice solutions and a desire to take their careers to the next level within Carewest.

We are one of Canada's largest public healthcare providers of complex continuing care, rehabilitation and recovery services, and a wide variety of community programs for both seniors and others requiring specialized care. With 13 locations across Calgary and a team of over 3000 employees, we offer a diverse, interdisciplinary, and expert community of health care professionals.

Our innovative practices allow for optimal opportunities to learn, grow, and excel with us.

Employees are required to use technologies, devices, resources, and systems provided by the employer, as per Carewest policy and procedure. Adherence to relevant privacy legislation and best practice including HIA, ATIA, POPA, and Info Care Behaviours, is required.

Successful applicants not currently working for Carewest will need to provide a suitable police records check and vulnerable sector screen. Successful applicants may need to provide immunization records for positions in certain environments. Carewest is an equal opportunity employer and values the diversity of the people and communities we serve.

We are committed to attracting, engaging, and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce. For more information on Carewest, please visit our website at carewest.ca

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information.

These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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