Clinical Nurse Educator

Clinical Nurse Educator - Rehabilitation

Req ID: 202811
Location: Central Zone, Nova Scotia Rehabilitation and Arthritis Centre - QEII
Department: IPPL Nurse Education CZ
Employment Type: Temporary, Hourly FT long-assignment (100%)

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Manager, Interprofessional Practice and Learning, Central Zone, the Clinical Nurse Educator (CNE) is responsible for the assessment, implementation, planning, evaluation and supportive application of existing and new clinical knowledge to support the translation of knowledge to practice. The CNE demonstrates competency in practice, program design and implementation, monitoring and evaluation of education, leadership and professional practice. The CNE exhibits the knowledge, attitudes and behaviors that align 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 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.

This position requires periodic travel to facilities within Nova Scotia. Access to reliable transportation is required.

About You

- Bachelor of Nursing/Bachelor of Science in Nursing required

- Master of Nursing, Health or Education preferred

- Active practicing license in good standing with NSCN required

- Minimum three years full‑time clinical nursing experience within the last five years in Rehabilitation nursing required

- Relevant CNA/other specialty certification required or willing to complete

- BLS-C (HCP) 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 involving design, implementation and evaluation of 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

- Physical demands – setting up rooms, walking and standing, movement of educational resources/tools with facilities & across sites

Hours

Long Assignment Full‑time; 75 Hours Bi‑Weekly

Compensation and Benefits

$50.80 - $60.63 hourly
$99,059 - $118,220 annually
$62.74 hourly ($122,357 annually) 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.

Once You've 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. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units or employment status are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits and vacation entitlement and/or usage prior to accepting the position.
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.

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