Clinical Educator (N4) - Critical Care

Position Overview

Under the general supervision of, and in collaboration with the WRHA Program Director Critical Care and the Critical Care Site Director, the Critical Care Clinical Educator is responsible for planning, coordinating, implementing and evaluating the Winnipeg Critical Care Education Program, and the ongoing clinical education of staff and course participants in the critical care units. The Critical Care Clinical Educator demonstrates a commitment to the vision, values, goals, and objectives of the Region/facility/unit.

Experience

• Minimum 2 years recent clinical experience in Critical Care Nursing (Intensive Care) required.
• Recent teaching experience (e.g. facilitating for an educational institution, delivering in-services to interprofessionals in a clinical setting, teaching formalized education programs, and/or other similar recognized adult teaching experience) required.
• Experience in planning, developing and evaluating educational programs preferred.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Baccalaureate degree in Nursing required.
• Graduate of post-basic course in Intensive Care Nursing or recognized equivalent required.
• Master's of Nursing preferred.
• Eligible for academic appointment with University of Manitoba.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Responsible to maintain and provide proof of active registration the professional body with which they are registered.
• Active participation in professional associations e.g. Association of Regulated Nurses of Manitoba (ARNM) preferred.
• Health Care Provider registration required.
• CPR Instructor Level an asset.
• Provider Level ACLS registration required.
• Advanced preparation in Adult Education preferred.
• Instructor level ACLS preferred.
• CNA certification in critical care an asset.

Qualifications and Skills

• Knowledge of:
  • College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba Standards of Practice.
  • Canadian Nurses Association Code of Ethics for Registered Nurses.
  • Canadian Association of Critical Care Nurses Standards of Practice.
  • Scope of practice as documented in the Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA).
  • Regional/Facility/unit policies, procedures, protocols, and guidelines.
  • Nursing care knowledge related to critical care clinical area.
  • Personal Health Information Act (PHIA), Protection of Persons in Care Act, Workplace Hazardous Material Information System (WHMIS), Principles of Routine Practices and other legislated acts.
  • Roles and responsibilities of members of the health care team.
  • Principles of delegation.
  • Knowledge of computer systems and proficiency in the use of common software.
  • A comprehensive knowledge of adult education, the research process, program development and evaluation and health care theory and practice.
• Demonstrates effective oral and written communications skills.
• Ability to prioritize care for an individual patient or a group of patients.
• Ability to delegate care appropriately and monitor outcomes of delegated care.
• Ability to respond to a variety of simultaneous demands.
• Ability to recognize and pursue professional self-development opportunities.
• Ability to perform independently and as a member of the health care team.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing situations.
• Ability to maintain concentration with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to function in a demanding and stressful environment.
• Demonstrates teaching skills.
• Demonstrates excellence in clinical skills.
• Demonstrates effective organizational, interpersonal, critical thinking, creative problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to initiate, support and implement change.
• Demonstrates basic computer skills.

Physical Requirements

• Position involves physical activities such as standing, transferring and transporting patients and equipment.