Surgical Services Educator

Position Summary

Surgical Services Educator is responsible for establishing evidence-based practices for clinical education. This includes the planning, development, implementation and ongoing evaluation of Acute Care Department/ Emergency Room/ Perioperative Services: Day Surgery, Operating Room, Endoscopy SRHC & Beausejour, Post Anesthesia Care Unit orientation and continuing education. The Surgical Services Educator is responsible for providing clinical expertise for employees in the Acute Care Program/ ER/ Perioperative Services to ensure that clinical standards of practice are met. The position collaborates with all members of the multi-disciplinary team in the provision of patient centered care and adheres to professional standards of practice, the C.N.A. Code of Ethics and applicable laws. The Surgical Services Educator functions in a manner consistent with and supports the mission, vision, values of the Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority.

Qualifications:

• Baccalaureate Degree in nursing required.
• Master’s Degree in nursing or related discipline preferred.
• Currently registered with the College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba (CRNM) and a member in good standing.
• Certification in Adult Education would be an asset.
• Certification in related clinical programs would be an asset, e.g. CNA certification in Emergency Nursing.
• Perioperative Certification (CNA or CNOR) preferred
• Successful completion of AORN Periop101 required
• Demonstrated ability to review data, research and literature: to analyze, interpret and synthesize this information.
• Demonstrated ability to apply principles of adult learning and teaching strategies in the
  clinical setting.
• Demonstrated leadership ability in conducting Learning Needs Assessment, planning, delivery, implementation and evaluation of education in the program.
• Demonstrated computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Word, Power Point, Excel and email applications.
• Minimum four (4) years varied surgical services experience
• Two (2) years’ experience in clinical education with demonstrated competency in needs assessment, developing, implementing and evaluating education programs and managing projects.
• Experience in Quality Improvement an asset.
• Valid Manitoba driver’s license.
• Mental and physical ability to meet the demands of the position.
• Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to communicate in more than one language would be considered an asset.
• Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions.
• Completes and maintains a satisfactory pre-employment security check.
• Satisfactory employment record.

Internal applicants must include a current resume with application upon change of department, site, program and or classification.

As a condition of employment, all successful applicants will be required to provide a satisfactory criminal record check (with vulnerable sector screening), adult abuse and child abuse registry checks prior to commencing employment.

The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority is committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous people at all levels within our workforce. We encourage successful Indigenous individuals to self-declare by completing a voluntary self-declaration as part of the application process.

Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to communicate in more than one language would be considered an asset. Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions.

The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. Accessibility accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection.