** Temporary position anticipated to extend until January 27, 2023, subject to the availability of work
- Full time applicants will be considered*
The Veterans Care Program requires a Nurse Educator to support resident focused care within a shared leadership environment. The Nurse Educator will have an integral role in staff development and practice excellence by providing expertise in gerontological clinical practice, with a focus on mental health and dementia, facilitating clinical problem solving, and role modeling effective interpersonal relationship skills. The Nurse Educator will provide educational support (including orientation and ongoing education) to staff, students and residents, as well as support program development, research and quality initiatives and change management. The Nurse Educator will also support pre-admission assessments.
Essential Qualifications
Bachelor of Science in Nursing or related field
Valid registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
Knowledge of a Safety Culture in a Health Care Setting in compliance with the OHSA
Demonstrated advanced clinical knowledge in gerontology, dementia care or mental health
Demonstrated understanding of Adult Learning Principles, excellence in assessing learning needs and in the design and delivery of diverse learning strategies addressing multiple learning styles
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience providing effective, outcome focused coaching to individuals and groups (e.g. experience as a preceptor)
Demonstrates expert critical thinking and problem solving
Strong organizational, consultation and negotiation skills
Evidence of continuous learning and use of literature in clinical practice
Demonstrated computer skills including excel, word, PowerPoint and Outlook
Experience in supporting colleagues to manage change effectively
Excellence in managing multiple projects
Proven leadership abilities, initiative and self-directedness
Preferred Qualifications
Previous teaching experience
Previous One Chart experience
Proficiency in French would be an asset
CNA Psychiatric or Gerontological Nursing Specialization Certificate
Gentle Persuasive Approach (GPA) Instructor
Teaching and Research
St. Joseph's Health Care London through its affiliation with Western University and Fanshawe College is a leading research and teaching hospital. As an employee of St. Joseph's you will be expected to engage in role related teaching and research activities in addition to any of your clinical duties
Immunization Requirements
Provide documentation you have received two doses of the Covid-19 vaccine and a written commitment to follow any future Public Health recommendations and St. Joseph's Health Care London policies and processes related to Covid management in the workplace.
Provide vaccination records or proof of immunity against measles, mumps, rubella and varicella (chicken pox)
Provide documentation of the Tuberculosis skin testing
Posting date: January 18, 2022
Submission deadline: January 24, 2022
Stacy Kearns, Human Resources
Your interest in this opportunity is appreciated.
Only those under consideration will be contacted.