Nurse B - Registered Nurse

Position # : 147916

Expected Start Date: To be determined; posted until filled

Union: SUN

Facility: Swift Current Admin Office

City/Town: Swift Current

Department: In-Service Education

Type: Full-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: January 31, 2027

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

Number of Hours per Rotation: 14 shifts of 8 hours per 3 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Hours of Work: Field Hours

Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Nurse B $42.040 to $52.440

Travel Required: Yes

Job Description: The Clinical Staff Educator works collaboratively with management/staff at multiple sites to provide or coordinate general staff development and education based on theory and knowledge along with principles and processes of adult learning. They assist in developing, delivering and evaluating educational in-services/activities/programs/workshops. They will promote a culture in which educational learning is valued, evidence and best practice based; where clinical standards are supported.

They will support the development/review of policies, procedures, practice changes and initiatives and be expected to use critical thinking skills to select, review, synthesize and apply best practice. This position involves significant computer work, in-depth literature searches, use of multiple media applications, and interactive and online educational materials & is responsible for maintaining the education database, communicating with managers to validate required educational needs and competencies.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

Requires experience in program/resource development related to needs assessment.

Requires experience in planning, program design, implementation, and evaluation.

Three years' experience related to the clinical area within the past five years

Experience using electronic assessment tools will be considered an asset.

Experience in teaching adults, facilitation skills, and leading group activities

Education

Requires or in progress towards a recognized Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing

Licenses

Valid Class 5 driver's license

Other Education and Training

Graduate of an approved Nursing school

Competencies

Clinical data analysis skills.

Knowledge and Abilities

Demonstrated commitment to continuing professional development

Ability to integrate clinical knowledge and experience into clinical practice

Can dev./implement/evaluate educational prog./resources incl. needs assessment

Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Standards and application of such

Demonstrates critical thinking, problem solving, conflict resolution skills

Ability to be self-directed

Ability to develop and deliver formal education programs

Competencies: Leadership Skills

Ability to apply research to clinical practice

Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills.

Competencies: Clinical skills

Demonstrates ability in teaching, facilitation and group activities

Articulates theory and knowledge related to the principles of adult education

Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office programs (Word/Excel/Outlook)

Articulates theory and knowledge related to client centered care

Establish and maintain good communication patterns

Ability to establish and maintain interpersonal/consultative relationships

Demonstrates ability to accept and implement change

Able to plan, prioritize and execute responsibilities independent of supervision

Other Information

Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)

For more information on the city of Swift Current please visit http://www.swiftcurrent.ca/

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