Regional Educator

Position Summary

Responsibilities

• Identifies the educational and training needs in the communities to ensure quality of care and services.
• Monitors emerging technologies and service trends, ensuring team members are properly trained.
• Implements and supports the delivery of onsite education programs.
• Assists in the implementation of specific strategies that improve the quality of care and services.
• Develops course content for the annual mandatory education.
• Manages the education calendar incorporating changes from regulatory and organizational initiatives.
• Ensures CCHSS Standard 9 is achieved and maintained by all team members.
• Facilitates Skills Labs to ensure team member competencies are met.
• Develops and delivers the education remediation programs that meets regulatory compliance and team members learning needs as directed by the Director of Care or designate.
• Manages student referrals to support the school partnerships and preceptorships through HSP Net.
• Collaborates with regional offices and regulatory bodies to collect, compile and deliver the information required for community audits.
• Leads the community Falls and Infection Prevention Control committees.
• Participates in monthly Alberta Health Services community meetings.
• Develops a community-based action plan as per template to sustain quality improvement initiatives in collaboration with the Director of Care.
• Conducts annual medication-pass observations.
• Promptly reports unsafe conditions, incidents, or concerns to supervisor, General Manager or Health & Safety Committee.
• Identifies maintenance issues and reports them following established maintenance procedures.
• Responds promptly during emergency codes in alignment with organizational standards and protocols. \
• Contributes to quality improvement initiatives by sharing ideas and providing feedback.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and compliance with Occupational Health and Safety regulations.
• Ensures adherence to infection control policies and procedures through regular audits, observations, and investigations.
• Maintains strict confidentiality of resident medical and personal information in accordance with privacy legislation.
• Completes orientation upon hire and annual mandatory education as assigned.
• Supports new team members through their orientation process.
• Participates in team meetings and stays informed on relevant internal communications.
• Performs other duties as required to support operational needs.

Qualifications & Experience

• Graduate from an approved school of nursing.
• Maintains a current license to practice from the AB College of Registered Nurses (CRNA) & College of LPNs and HCAs of Alberta (CLHA) .
• Minimum of five (5) years experience delivering training and education to clinical and non-clinical team members.
• Adult or clinical education experience is an asset.
• Experience in a residential care or mental health environment is an asset.
• Maintains an active CPR and First Aid certification.
• Experience in managing software systems, including EHR (Yardi) and Lippincott, at a Super User level is an asset.
• Ability to mentor team members by providing effective guidance and support, enhancing team learning and development.
• Strong presentation and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Proven ability to tailor training to diverse learning styles.
• 20% travel within Alberta is required.
• Demonstrates a therapeutic approach to the delivery of care.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Communicates in an approachable and respectful manner with the temperament to deal tactfully and cooperatively in all interactions.
• Strong written communication skills with the ability to present professional documents with clarity.
• Demonstrates the ability to effectively organize, prioritize and problem solve.
• Ability to work independently and in cooperation with others.
• Ability to manage and resolve difficult and challenging situations effectively and respectfully.
• Physical and mental ability to carry out the duties of the position including adherence to provincial health legislation.
• Ability to safely operate equipment according to established protocols.
• Computer literacy skills required.
• Flexibility to work a variety of shifts.

Conditions of Employment