Regional Nurse Educator WRHA Surgery

Position Overview

The Surgery Regional Nurse Educator is an integral part of the WRHA surgery teams. This individual works closely with regional staff and site educators to create and deliver educational sessions and educational tools/resources. The Surgery Regional Nurse Educator is involved in regional and site OR training programs nursing practice standards including ORNAC standards and continuing education for perioperative staff within WRHA.

Under the general supervision of the Director of Collaborative Practice and the WRHA Change Lead for Surgery and in collaboration with the site Surgery Program Educators the incumbent is responsible for:

• Regional and site OR training program development for OR nursing staff including R.N.s HCAs.
• Regional and site teaching and learning activities.
• Nursing practice standards including ORNAC standards.
• Identifying priority learning needs and implementing strategies to address them for surgery staff.
• Modeling nursing excellence and providing clinical knowledge in collaboration as part of the clinical excellence team to enhance the care provided.
• Developing and implementing the required learning modules to support the strategic vision of surgery within the WRHA.
• Engaging in collaborative activities to promote and enhance evidence informed clinical practice with the goal of excellence and improved organizational effectiveness/efficiency.
• Modeling and supporting inter-professional practice.
• Modeling commitment to continuous professional development and responsibility.

Note: The priority and percentages of each of the above functions will vary throughout the year. Time spent at individual sites will vary depending on need as assessed from time to time.

Experience

• Minimum of four years recent perioperative nursing experience required.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Baccalaureate degree in Nursing required.
• Masters degree in Nursing preferred (equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered).

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Registration with or eligibility for registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba (C.R.N.M.) required. Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) certification in a related clinical area preferred.
• Current CPR (Basic Life Support for healthcare providers) certification.
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required Instructor level preferred.

Qualifications and Skills

• Competency in applicable digital technology application and in Microsoft Office including Word Excel Power Point LMS training systems and/or other presentation software.
• Excellent interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to problem-solve in complex situations.
• Knowledge of the principles of adult learning and teaching strategies.
• Ability to function creatively and independently.
• Ability to initiate and support change.
• Demonstrated leadership ability.
• Commitment to continued professional development.

Physical Requirements

• Hours of work are flexible and may include evening night or weekend shifts as required.