Clinical Nurse Educator Medicine

Req ID: 224326
Location: Central Zone Bethune Building - QEII
Department: IPPL Nurse Education CZ
Type of Employment: PermanentHourly FT (100%) x 1
Union: NSGEUNursingPosition
Posting Closing Date: 3-Aug-26

About the Opportunity

The Interprofessional Practice and Learning team facilitates and advances person-centered care through evidence-based professional practice and learning strategies and programs that are designed provincially and implemented locally to enhance collaborative learning and practice. The Interprofessional Practice and Learning team takes a leadership role in creating a culture of collaboration with a focus on team-based care evidence-informed practice and learning and professional development to improve health outcomes for patients families and communities. Through strong partnerships with the academic sector regulators and government the Interprofessional Practice and Learning team has an integral role in influencing and operationalizing health system priorities.

Reporting to the Manager Interprofessional Practice and Learning Central Zone the Clinical Nurse Educator (CNE) is responsible (in collaboration with key stakeholders) for the assessment implementation planning evaluation and supportive application of existing and new clinical knowledge to support the translation of knowledge to practice. The Clinical Nurse Educator demonstrates competency in practice program design and implementation monitoring and evaluation of education leadership and professional practice. The Clinical Nurse Educator exhibits the knowledge attitudes and behaviors that aligns with the Interprofessional Practice and Learning Framework that supports collaborative person centered care within Nova Scotia Health (NSH).

The Interprofessional Practice and Learning team uses a framework that is grounded in the theories of adult and concept-based learning practice development fundamentals of care and collaborative learning and practice. Utilizing professional standards current evidence and best practice guidelines the CNE fosters a culture of learning to build capacity and support the advancement of professional practice through the implementation of orientation and ongoing education programs that integrate a learner centered approach. The CNE provides advice consultation and support to advance practice and to maintain and develop evidence based standards of care to optimize patient outcomes within the interprofessional care team.

Please note this position requires periodic travel to facilities within Nova Scotia. Access to reliable transportation is required.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

• Bachelor of Nursing/Bachelor of Science in Nursing required
• Master of Nursing Health or Education preferred
• Active practicing license in good standing with Nova Scotia Nursing and Midwifery Regulator (NSCMR) required
• Minimum three years full-time clinical nursing experience within last five years in Medical-Surgical nursing required
• CNA Certification/other specialty certification required or willing to complete
• BLS-C (HCP) or RQI BLS certification required
• Recent experience as a Clinical Nurse Educator/Nursing Instructor preferred
• Previous experience in education support onboarding new staff and transition to practice an asset
• Adult Education Program an asset or willing to complete
• Previous teaching experience which involves designing implementing and evaluating traditional & non-traditional methods of instruction preferred
• Recent professional development relevant to maintaining currency in clinical practice & education
• Evidence of adult education theory & application and leadership development and/or experience in the last year
• Demonstrated initiative effective interpersonal skills communication skills & innovative problem solving
• Skilled in the facilitation of concept-based learning collaborative learning & practice development
• Computer skills including Microsoft Suite & computer documentation systems
• Competencies in other languages an asset; French preferred

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education experience training and certifications.

Hours

• Permanent Full-time position; 75 hours biweekly

Compensation and Benefits

$50.80 - $60.63 hourly
$62.74 hourly with 25 years nursing experience.

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health dental travel long-term disability and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.

What Youll Love About Nova Scotia Health

Nova Scotia Health is more than the provinces largest provider of health services; were a team driven by excellence in health healing and learning. Across hospitals health centres and community programs our people deliver innovative high-quality care that impacts lives across Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada.

From vibrant city life to scenic coastal communities Nova Scotia offers a lifestyle as rewarding as the work itself. At Nova Scotia Health youll find meaningful career opportunities supportive teams and the work-life balance to enjoy everything our beautiful province has to offer. Join us and discover why so many people are choosing to call Nova Scotia home.

Once Youve Applied

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

This is a Nursing bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions.

Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination values diversity and is representative at all job levels of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous Black/African Nova Scotian Persons of Colour Foreign Nationals/Newcomers Persons with Disabilities 2SLGBTQIA to apply and self-identify.

Required Experience:

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Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1
Hourly Salary Salary: 50 - 60