Nurse Educator - Emergency, Full Time

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Job Category: Nursing Hospital Location: Newmarket ON Job Type: Permanent, Full time Number of Positions: 1 Union: ONA RN Minimum - Maximum Hourly Rate: $57.95 - $66.01 Why Join Our Team? A people-first workplace environment that prioritizes belonging, wellness, and psychological safety. Hybrid, virtual, and in-person working environment (where applicable). Progressive health and dental benefit plans. HOOPP pension plan with employer and employee premium sharing. Enhanced wellness initiatives, including virtual fitness classes and on-site gym memberships. If you are ready to embrace this exciting challenge and contribute to the success of Southlake Health, we encourage you to apply and be part of our dedicated team, making a difference in the lives of our employees and the community we serve! We are currently seeking a Nurse Educator incumbent to join our team. Reporting to the Director, Emergency, Trauma and Critical Care the successful candidate will: The Nurse Educator provides leadership, education, and clinical expertise in the support, orientation and competency-based skills development of hospital staff. The Nurse Educator works collaboratively with the interprofessional program team in implementing evidence-based practices to achieve program objectives in the development of clinical pathways or protocols. The Nurse Educator models clinical excellence and all core competencies. They will work to advance professional nursing practice and the practice of other professions as appropriate through leadership, learning and development, integration of research, education, and best practice, critical thinking, inquiry, and analysis. As a member of the interprofessional health care team, the Nurse Educator plays an important role in Southlake's purpose of "Building healthy communities through outstanding care, innovative partnerships, and amazing people" by living the Southlake values and upholding the hospital's Code of Conduct. What you'll be doing: Patient Care Responsibilities Plans, implements, and evaluates evidence-based outcome-oriented changes in clinical practices and care delivery processes. These changes will evolve from the continuous improvement and work redesign initiatives and the restructuring of practice and services. Advocates for the patient and for resources for clinical teams. Co-ordinates, implements, and evaluates content and process of patient teaching programs as they relate to the clinical area. May assist with patient care and will take the full duties of a patient assignment as required. Leadership Responsibilities/Administration Leads the development, implementation, and evaluation of clinical pathways and patient care guidelines as it relates to the episodes of care within the clinical area. Develops, implements and evaluates ongoing educational programs for staff and plans appropriate program delivery. Provides leadership, education, and clinical expertise in the orientation, assessment, support, and evaluation of competency based skills of interdisciplinary team members. Works with students and educators from educational institutions to facilitate learning experiences in the clinical area. Supports managers/and directors to review and respond to Safepoint and Incident review report Support the Best Practice Spotlight Organization (BPSO) initiatives as a BPSO champion. May participate on an interview panel as required. Education/Research Assesses learning needs of staff and supports them to meet learning goals. Develops, implements and evaluates evidence-based practice activities and educational information for clinical staff. Monitors nursing and health care trends/issues and collaborates to integrate relevant information into education activities and responsibilities. Participates in program quality measurement initiatives and establishes educational strategies in response to issues and trends. Participates with other educators and professional practice leads in development and delivery of clinical educational programs. Supports the development of evidence-based policies and procedures and ensures practice according to policies, procedures and standards of care. Participates in, conducts and integrates research into clinical practice at Southlake Health. Organizational Responsibilities Participates with other educators and professional practice facilitators in the development and delivery of corporate clinical educational programs; Participates in internal as well as external committees, as deemed appropriate by the Director. Collaborates in the sharing of information and education related to clinical practice and trends across the organization with staff, educational institutions and community partners. Participates in the monitoring and achievement of program quality indicators. Performs cross-functional or other duties, as assigned or requested. What you bring: Registered and in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario Bachelor's Degree in Nur