Clinical Nurse Educator

1 month ago Be among the first 25 applicants Thank you for contacting the Government of Nunavut.Please do not send sensitive or personal information, including (but not limited to): social insurance numbers, birthdates, information of other people, or health information. Please only send a brief description of your issue or concern and how we can contact you. We will make sure the correct person contacts you if they need more information or if they can answer your question or concern.This employment opportunity is open to all applicants.The Government of Nunavut was selected as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Top Employers for Young People and recent graduates in 2024. With one of the fastest growing and youngest populations in Canada, Nunavut is a dynamic, vibrant territory, committed to becoming an even better place for future generations. As a government, we are strengthening our unique model of governance - one that integrates Inuit societal values, promotes use of the Inuktut language, achieves a representative public service, and collaborates with partners to achieve the promise of Nunavut. Successful applicants will enjoy a competitive salary, medical and dental benefits, a defined benefit pension plan, relocation privileges and opportunities for training and career advancement.Reporting to the Territorial Health Education Manager, the Clinical Nurse Educator works with nursing service managers to identify nursing competencies in all areas of nursing services (medical, surgical, pediatric, obstetric, emergency, ambulatory, operating room nursing services), assisting managers with the assessment of nursing practices, identify learning need providing clinical expertise, and teaching and/or coordinating teaching orientation to nursing staff at Qikiqtani General Hospital.The Clinical Nurse Educator ensures that the hospital nurses are well oriented to their work, that they identify continuing learning needs, develop the required skills and certification to provide competent care to all patients, and that nursing students have quality learning experience while contributing positively to the care of patients. Any learning opportunity provided to the nurses that would be of value to other Health and Social Services staff is also open to other staff. The orientation of the cultural and clinical needs of hospital patients helps to ensure the quality of practice of new practitioners.The knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this job are usually obtained through a Bachelor of Science in Nursing or a Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent, with several years of broad-based nursing experience. Recognized advanced nursing skills in obstetrics, pediatrics, and critical care/emergency nursing. Experience in training in an adult learning setting, new nurse orientation program, internship, or mentoring programs would be considered an asset. Candidates must be eligible to register with CANNN.This is a Highly Sensitive Position and a satisfactory Criminal Record Check, along with a clear Vulnerable Sector Check is required.Please note that COVID-19 vaccination is a mandatory condition of employment. Submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination with your application.The Official Languages of Nunavut are Inuktut, English and French. Applicants may submit their resume in any of the official languages of Nunavut. Fluency in more than one of Nunavut’s official languages would be considered an asset. Knowledge of Inuit communities, culture, land,Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit, Inuktut and experience working in a northern cross-cultural environment are also considered assets.Acceptable combinations of education and experience may be considered for this position. We encourage you to apply if you have equivalent years of education and/or experience equal to the education and experience requirements listed above.For full-time, permanent nurses, recruitment bonuses include: $5,000 on start date, $5,000 at 18 months of service and $10,000 at 30 months of service. Additional premiums include a $9,000 Annual Frontline Allowance and a $375 Monthly Retention Bonus of $4,500 per year.An eligibility list may be created to fill future vacancies.If you are interested in applying for this job, please email your cover letter and resume to (email protected) . Please include the REFERENCE # in the subject line of your email.The Government of Nunavut is committed to creating a representative workforce; therefore, priority will be given to Nunavut Inuit who self-identify as being enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement in accordance with the Priority Hiring Policy. Government of Nunavut employees serving a probationary period must obtain and provide written authorization from the deputy head of their employing department. The authorization from the deputy head must accompany your application for your application to be considered. Possession of a criminal record may not disqualify candidates from being considered. An assessment of the criminal record will be measured against the scope and duties of the position. This is only a requirement for positions that require a satisfactory criminal record or vulnerable sector check. Applicants may submit their resume in any of the Official Languages of Nunavut. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. The onus is on candidates in receipt of foreign post-secondary education credentials to have their foreign credentials assessed through a recognized Canadian education institution. Failure to do so may result in the rejection of their application. Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Health Care Provider Industries Government Administration Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Government of Nunavut by 2x We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. 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