Clinical Educator Lead

Perley Health is a unique and innovative community that empowers Seniors and Veterans to live life to the fullest. Home to more than 600 Seniors and Veterans in long-term care and in independent apartments, Perley Health provides a growing number of clinical, therapeutic and recreational services to residents, tenants and people from across the region.

One of the largest and most progressive long-term care homes in Ontario, Perley Health is also a centre for research, education, and clinical innovation. Our Centre of Excellence in Frailty-Informed Care conducts and shares the practical research needed to improve care. Future caregivers come here to study and to acquire hands-on skills and experience.

Perley Health's values are brought to life each day by our over 800 employees. And more than 400 regular volunteers connect us closely with the community. Together, we improve the well-being of Canada's aging population.

We are embarking on a multi-year growth strategy, and are seeking an experienced

Clinical Educator Lead

Full-Time

Summary of Duties:

Reporting to the Director of Nursing, the Clinical Educator Lead will develop and support the implementation of the organization's corporate and interprofessional education and orientation programs.

Through ongoing collaborative assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation, the Clinical Educator Lead, is responsible for sustaining and expanding Perley Health's corporate and interprofessional education programming to ensure it meets Ministry of Long-Term Care (MLTC) requirements, while being continually tailored to the ongoing learning needs of the organization.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee the Clinical Education team
• Collaborate with subject matter experts, including the Knowledge Translation team and Center of Excellence (CoE), for educational content development, implementation and dissemination.
• Coordinate with subject matter experts, to create the organization's annual education plan to ensure alignment with strategic priorities.
• Monitor and prepare quarterly/semi-annual reports on the progress of the education plan and realign priorities as required.
• Responsible for education and orientation compliance with MLTC legislation, Accreditation Canada requirements, industry standards and best practices.
• Lead annual and ongoing learning needs assessments of the organizational environment to guide program evolution (including orientation).
• Collaborate with content experts and internal/external talent to promote new educational content
• Lead the expansion of the education program by seeking new learning initiatives and specific opportunities that arise.
• Developing structures and processes which integrate evidence-informed practice in policies, procedures, practice guidelines, and standards.
• Act as a resource, advocate, facilitator, and coordinator in all matters which impact practice, and is responsible for building and maintaining effective relationships with clinical and other leaders, and members of the interprofessional team.
• Collaborate with department leaders to develop employee learning plans as required.
• Develop, implement and evaluate a mentorship program for the interdisciplinary clinical team.
• Implement practice, process and system changes to meet key performance indicators, enhance learner engagement, knowledge retention and behavior change.
• Participate in Quality Improvement Teams as required.
• Seek out and leverage external funding opportunities to maximize educational capacity within the organization.
• Support the ongoing professional development of staff.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to secure funding for educational support (i.e. Perley Health Foundation), ensure agreed upon processes and application processes are followed correctly to access funds in a timely manner.
• Lead the expansion of the educational program by seeking new learning initiatives and specific opportunities that arise.
• Manage and oversee the Learning Management System (LMS).
• In collaboration with the Perley Health Foundation, develop, implement and support the administration of nursing and interprofessional scholarships/bursaries.
• Develop, implement and support the education needs during annual Nursing Week.
• Monitor education and professional development budgets
• Provide subject matter expertise on diverse educational modalities, behavioral science, active learning strategies, adult learning styles, and learner engagement.
• Develop and deliver a supporting infrastructure for a culture of learning and improvement (tools, systems, training)
• Other duties as assigned

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• Master's degree in nursing, education, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years' clinical experience in acute/LTC care setting.
• Current registration as a Registered Nurse and in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Minimum 3 years of demonstrated experience in providing education to interdisciplinary staff Or Minimum of 3 years experience as a Clinical Educator

Skills & Competencies:

• Demonstrated experience in developing, delivering and managing educational programs
• Strong understanding of adult learning principles and instructional strategies.
• Good working knowledge of Quality Improvement principles and methodologies.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the Regulated Health Professions Act and practice standards in Ontario.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation impacting practice.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, leadership, facilitation, coaching, presentation, consultation and negotiating skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to meet multiple deadlines
• Demonstrated commitment to excellence in resident and family centered care
• Clinical competency in the management and care of patients/residents
• Demonstrated commitment to professional development
• Demonstrated integrity and professionalism as a regulated health professional, recognized role model for professionalism.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team.
• Knowledge and understanding of simulation-based learning.
• Knowledge and understanding of learning management systems.
• Research skills.
• Comfortable with change and coaching others through the processes of change.
• Proficient in MS Windows

Please forward your resume and cover letter, outlining your background and experience with each key responsibility to be considered for the role.

We thank all candidates for applying; however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.

For candidates selected for consideration, Perley Health, upon request, will make reasonable accommodation for any disability-related needs with respect to the recruitment process and materials.