Clinical Educator - Nurse IV

POSITION SUMMARY

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Consistent with the philosophy of Prairie Mountain Health (PMH) the Clinical Educator is responsible to uphold the vision, mission, values and strategic priorities of PMH.

The Clinical Educator is client focused. In addition to nursing staff, clients may receive care in the clinical setting, community members/organizations or from other professional disciplines. The primary role of the Clinical Educator is the development, delivery and evaluation of continuing clinical education. This is accomplished in collaboration with other professional disciplines and ensures evidence based research is incorporated into practice.

The Nurse IV recognizes and fulfills their professional responsibilities by practicing in a manner consistent with professional obligations to take actions as per the Canadian Nurses Association Code of Ethics for Registered Nurses and Registered Psychiatric Nurses, The College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba Standards of Practice for Registered Nurses, The College of Psychiatric Nurses of Manitoba Standards of Psychiatric Nursing Practice, the scope of practice as defined by the Registered Nurses Act, and the Registered Psychiatric Nurses Act, and other Provincial and Federal legislation.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Overview:

Under the auspices of PMH Regional Clinical Education Program, the Clinical Educator plans, develops, implements, and evaluates the delivery of clinical education to specific sites and/or program areas.

• Collaborate with the Regional Manager of Clinical Education and/or appropriate Managers, participate in the identification of Regional, Site and Program and client/staff learning needs.
• Coordinate and prioritize identified education needs and activities considering regional implications and scheduling of all clinical education sessions.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate the delivery of clinical education sessions (specific or general) for PMH, revising content as indicated.
• Maintain current knowledge and skills related to assigned clinical education portfolio within PMH Clinical Education Team.
• Provide support and feedback to staff and colleagues related to clinical education and best practice research.
• Assist in achieving and maintaining client/patient care best practice standards in accordance with professional, facility and regional standards.
• Participate in the (re)certification/registration of nurses and employees in required skill competencies as necessary.
• Participate with ongoing development and maintenance of education information resources and provide instruction and/or resources for staff ensuring content is current with Best Practice Research data.
• Serve as the liaison with educational institutions as required.
• Encourage staff participation in educational opportunities.
• Utilize a variety of methods in the delivery of educational material to staff.
• Participate in the development and review of relevant policies and procedures following established regional processes and use Elsevier Clinical skills as a primary resource.
• Participate as required in Regional and Regional Clinical Orientation of staff/affiliated students.
• Participate in the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of clinical orientation programs for new nurses/clinical staff.
• Assist in developing presentations and programs for Clinical Education Services.
• Evaluate staff/students knowledge and clinical progress throughout courses/programs and provide feedback both formally and informally.
• Assist with mentorship and orientation of graduate nurses, if applicable.
• Identify and recommend actions that will improve the effective functioning of the clinical education team.
• Maintain necessary reports, records and statistics.
• Prepare short and long term planning goals and programs to address identified needs.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of records and a database of educational activities.
• Submit education summary update reports as outlined by the program.
• Establish and maintain positive, respectful working relationships within a multidisciplinary environment including external agencies and the public.
• Other duties as assigned.