Educator-education In-service

**Work Type: Full Time**

Home to seven regional programs and comprehensive health-care services, Waterloo Regional Health Network (WRHN, pronounced wren) is committed to meeting the current and emerging needs in Waterloo-Wellington and beyond.

WRHN is redefining the health-care experience through collaboration and innovation, addressing barriers to access, advancing care delivery, and setting new standards in compassionate, empowered community-driven health care.

At WRHN, every patient is at the centre of everything we do as we strive to improve lives, inspire healing, and build healthier, stronger communities. By listening to patients and partners, we strive to connect communities to the right care, at the right place, and at the right time.

**Please Note**:New employees must provide documentation/proof of COVID-19 vaccination status, a 2-step TB test, as well as proof of immunity to measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella (chickenpox) prior to their start date at Waterloo Regional Health Network (WRHN). New Employees will require clearance from Employee Health, Safety and Wellness before they are able to begin any position within WRHN.

**Position Summary**:
The Clinical Educator is a professional role model and resource person for nursing staff and other members of the health care team in supporting the development of policies and

procedures that promote evidence-based practice. Clinical Educators plan, develop, facilitate, coordinate and evaluate educational opportunities for nursing staff; including

orientation and skills development in new technology, medications, and procedures for a broad range of practice competencies and medical directives based on patient population.

The Clinical Educator focuses on the accuracy, completeness and consistency of inpatient clinical documentation to support professional practice and the reporting of high-quality

healthcare data.

**Position Requirements**:

- Successful completion of a Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing (BScN).
- Registered Nurse (RN) with a current certificate of competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario.
- Successful completion and possession of a BCLS certification.
- Minimum of five (5) years of recent experience with the ability to demonstrate an advanced level of clinical knowledge.
- Advanced knowledge and clinical expertise in related field.
- Knowledge of adult learning theories and education principles, CNO standards, legislative initiatives, and evidenced-based, best practice interventions.
- Demonstrated understanding and utilization of Lean methodology.
- Commitment to life-long learning while actively keeping up to date on areas of clinical practice.
- Knowledge of clinical informatics and ability to utilize in the practice setting.
- Facilitation skills including the ability to adjust content and teaching strategies appropriate to learner needs.
- Demonstrated leadership skills including the ability to effectively collaborate, facilitate, and influence professional practice.
- Strong personal computing skills, especially in the Microsoft Windows (Word, Excel,
- Power Point) environments.
- Demonstrated project management skills.
- Ability to work both independently and amicably within an interdisciplinary team.
- Successfully able to perform their function in accordance with prescribed standards that focuses on the priority of People Safety and the delivery of the highest standard of Quality Care.
- Demonstrate the physical and mental capabilities necessary for proper and efficient performance of the essential duties of the position.

**Preferred Requirements**:

- **Master’s Degree in Education or Health related field.**:

- **Experience as a Clinical Educator preferred.**:

- **Minimum 2 years OR and/or Perioperative nursing experience**

**Application Instructions**:
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**Waterloo Regional Health Centre is committed to fair and equitable employment and in our recruitment and selection practices. We strongly believe in inclusion and diversity within our organization, and welcome all applicants including, but not limited to racialized communities, all religions and ethnicities, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, Indigenous people, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of our Hospital community. We are committed to providing and fostering a respectful workplace for all employees, free from violence and harassment.**

**Accommodations are available during all stages of the recruitment process in accordance with the Human Rights Code. WRHN is committed to complying with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) to provide an inclusive, barrier free workplace. We will accommodate the accessibility needs of individuals with disabilities to support participation in all aspects of the recruitment process. Should you require this accommodation, please contac