Status: Open until filled.

Education Coordinator

Location: Stony-Plain, AB Competition #: CO.26.063

Employment Type: Full-Time, Temporary The Opportunity

Location

Valuable Samaritan Society – Stony Plain Care Centre

4225-107 Street, Edmonton, AB

Employment Type

Temporary Full-Time 1.00 FTE

End Date

Until successful candidate is found.

Hours of Work

0800-1600

Wages

$76,475.-$106,236./year

Employee Group

Out-of-Scope

This position will support the Stony Plain and Evansburg Care Centres.

As the largest not-for-profit provider of seniors’ care in Alberta and British Columbia, The Good Samaritan Society and Good Samaritan Canada (together, Good Samaritan) have been providing exceptional care and support since 1949. We are faith-based, not-for-profit organizations committed to creating safe, comfortable communities where individuals experience caring, belonging, and purpose

Reporting to the Director of Quality and Professional Development, the Education Coordinator is responsible for the delivery of required provincial, organizational and legislative education at their care homes. They provide leadership and mentorship to all GSS employees, with a clinical care focus. They develop, implement and evaluate educational programs and ensure amendments occur with changes in legislation.

The role supports ongoing mentoring and coaching of staff. Creates curriculum to be supportive all legislative and standards requirements.

The Education

Coordinator role is a key clinical support resource for all levels of frontline staff and ensures all policies and process are in place as pertinent to the role to facilitate safe, quality person centered resident care.





Educational and other Qualifications

- Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or Equivalent
- Active registration in good standing with CRNA
- Certification in gerontology is an asset
- Recent professional experience in care of the elderly
- Experience in education and demonstrated ability in enhancing learning of others
- 2-5 years of clinical practice

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

- Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to deal effectively with change management in a diplomatic and professional manner
- Comfortable using the computer including email, internet and Microsoft Office
- Possesses excellent written and verbal English communication skills
- Demonstrates excellent organizational and leadership skills and is able to motivate and coach staff
- Demonstrates an ability to utilize multiple communication tools
- Exhibits an open and sincere approach by demonstrating respect and compassion for everyone
- Maintain an individual’s dignity and self-worth with all interactions
- Demonstrates flexibility by changing routine to accommodate organizational needs

Requirements:

- A current and clear Criminal Records Check Form and if applicable a Vulnerable Sector Check that has been obtained no more than 90 calendar days prior to the hire date.

Good Samaritan is committed to upholding the values of diversity, equity, inclusion, and reconciliation in the workplace at all levels of the organization, as well as in the delivery of our services. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds including, but not limited to, Indigenous peoples, racialized groups, people with disabilities, and people from the 2SLGBTQ+ community.

📌 Education Coordinator (Edmonton)
🏢 The Good Samaritan Society
📍 Edmonton