Reporting to the Manager of Professional Practice, Quality, Risk & Patient Experience, the Clinical Nurse Educator works in collaboration with Managers, Directors, and various health disciplines to co-ordinate, lead and support the clinical and professional development of nurses and interdisciplinary team members.
This position supports staff and the organization by teaching and promoting the clinical knowledge and skills needed to deliver safe, high-quality, evidence-informed care across the lifespan, with a focus on Emergency, Critical Care, pediatric, and obstetrical populations. It also helps foster a hospital environment that encourages creativity, growth, critical thinking, professional judgment, and high standards of practice.
The Clinical Nurse Educator will serve as the Clinical Informatics Lead, collaborating with leaders, front-line staff, Information Technology, and external partners to support clinical workflow optimization, Electronic Medical Record (EMR) enhancements, digital transformation initiatives, change management, and end-user education.
The Clinical Nurse Educator will participate in hospital wide initiatives in collaboration with the Interdisciplinary Team, planning, organizing and evaluating clinical team member practice at both the individual and unit level in accordance with:
- Stevenson Memorial Hospital (SMH)’s Mission, Vision, Values and strategic directions;
- Applicable provincial practice standards for regulated healthcare professionals and;
- The specific care standards as defined by SMH.
- Baccalaureate Degree required
- Registered and in good standing with the College of Nurses (CNO) as a Registered Nurse
- Masters (in related field) preferred
- Course program in adult learning principles/educator certification or equivalent required
- Minimum 5 years acute care experience and obstetrical experience preferred
- NRP instructor certificate preferred
- Current BCLS and instructor preferred
- PALS instructor preferred
- ACLS/BLS preferred
- Proficient in cardiac monitoring and 12/15 lead interpretation required
- Coronary Care 1 and 2 courses preferred
- Meditech experience Mandatory
- Previous proven success in an Educator Role preferred
- Adult education certificate or training preferred
- Simulation training preferred
- LEAN training certification preferred
- Change Management education and experience preferred
- Demonstrated knowledge of relevant legislation and legal frameworks including, Public Hospitals Act, Personal Health Information Protection Act, Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, Occupational Health & Safety Act, Workplace Safety Insurance Act, hospital operational policies and procedures.
- Demonstrated exceptional critical thinking decision-making skills
- Demonstrates an understanding of and accountability for the nursing scope of practice in accordance with Regulated Health Professionals Act (1992) and Nursing Act (1996) in order to be able to effectively oversee the assurance of Safe Patient Care.
- Demonstrates a strong understanding of clinical workflows and digital readiness, with the ability to support project-level changes within an Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system.
- Demonstrated effective teamwork skills with interdisciplinary and physician teams
- Ability to effectively work in a dynamic workplace setting
- Knowledge in Policy and Procedure development required
- Excellent understanding of adult learning principles
- Excellence in proficiency in critical appraisal of research literature and application to practice.
- Highly effective interpersonal and communication (verbal and written) skills, combined with excellent organizational skills, with demonstrated ability to achieve outcomes
- Willingness to assist with organizational initiatives as necessary
- Good understanding of Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own.
- Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
- Models behaviour that is aligned with the values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence) of Stevenson Memorial Hospital
- Demonstrated appreciation and respect for protocol, professionalism and confidentiality.
- Develop, implement, and evaluate educational programs for all nurses with a focus on obstetrics nurses, including orientation, skills refreshers, and advanced practice updates.
- Develop, coordinate, implement, and evaluate orientation, onboarding, competency validation, and ongoing educational programs for nursing and interprofessional staff.
- Support organizational wide initiatives across a variety of inpatient units
- Facilitate simulation-based training for critical care and the Emergency department.
- Collaborate with clinical leaders to identify learning needs and translate the latest research into practical, bedside-ready protocols.
- Internal support for clinical informatics and be the liaison between the partnerships to support optimization of the EMR.
- Mentor and coach nursing staff, fostering critical thinking, clinical judgment, and compassionate care.
- Monitor and assess competency, ensuring compliance with professional standards, hospital policies, and regulatory requirements.
- Lead quality improvement initiatives that enhance patient safety and care outcomes across the organization with a focus in the OB unit.
Our Values
Models behaviour that is aligned with the values of Stevenson Memorial Hospital.
- Integrity - We adhere to the highest ethical principles
- Compassion - We respond to our patients’ needs with empathy
- Accountability - We are accountable to one another and to our community
- Respect - We embrace the diversity of our patients, staff and community
- Excellence - We support a culture of distinction
Hours of Work: Usual working hours are anticipated to be Monday - Friday, 8-hour day shifts. Working hours may be subject to change based on business needs.
This is a new temporary position, expected until July 27, 2027. Applications will be accepted until position is filled.
Other: Stevenson Memorial Hospital is committed to a culture of equity, inclusion, diversity and anti-racism. We are committed to attracting, engaging and developing a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified applicants. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply including visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2s+ persons, and anyone else who will contribute to a diverse workplace.
Accommodations for persons with disabilities required during the recruitment process are available upon request by notifying Human Resources at (705) 434-3377 ext 3354.
As part of our mandatory screening process, SMH will require professional references, verification of academic training and professional accreditation along with a current vulnerable sector screening check. (or Criminal Record Check – dependent on role.)
Please note that while this job is posted on Stevenson Memorial Hospital's career page, it may also appear on third-party job boards. These external platforms may use automated tools, including artificial intelligence, for candidate screening and matching. We do not control or influence these processes. To ensure your application is reviewed by our team, we recommend applying directly through our Stevenson Memorial Hospital careers site.
