Clinical Practice Educator | Neonatal

Competition: 01774645
Employee Type: PERMANENT FULL TIME
Bargaining Unit: BCNU
Facility: EK REGIONAL HOSPITAL
Location: CRANBROOK
Department: EKH OBSTETRICS
Reports to: Manager or Designate
Hourly Wage: $43.09- $52.82
Close date: Open Until Filled

Position Summary

If you have a passion for neonatal nursing and are a skilled and experienced educator, then we have a rewarding opportunity for you in Cranbrook!

The Clinical Practice Educator practices in accordance with the standards of professional practice and code of ethics as outlined by the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) as well as within a patient/client and family centered care model.

The Clinical Practice Educator (CPE) provides leadership in the delivery of nursing education and instruction to staff and patients/clients based on adult education principles and philosophy within a specific clinical specialty or patient/client population. The CPE applies nursing theory, advanced knowledge and leadership concepts in providing clinical guidance and resource support to staff. The CPE assists the Manager in establishing and maintaining standards of care and in providing and participating in continuous quality improvement environment. The CPE provides guidance and support to staff in the application of the nursing process in the provision of patient/client care.

Make a difference. Love your work. Apply today!

Qualifications

Education, Training and Experience:
Graduation from an approved School of Nursing with current practicing registration with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).

Advanced preparation in the clinical specialty of the assigned area (NICU specialty training), three years’ recent related experience in clinical area of expertise and two years’ formal experience in adult teaching/learning, curriculum development, teaching, providing in service or staff development function or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Current CPR certification.

Comments

This posting is covered by the Provincial Health Officer’s mandatory COVID-19 vaccination orders and selected applicant(s) must comply.

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