Job Details: Clinical Educator

Company: London Health Sciences Centre – Join the team at one of Canada's best teaching hospitals in one of Canada's best small cities!

Description: Department: Clinic Services â€" London Regional Cancer Program
Non-Union
Salary Range: $33.698/hour to $42.124/hour
Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week


London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) is one of Canada's largest acute-care teaching hospitals and is dedicated to excellence in patient care, teaching and research. LHSC has pioneered many national and international medical breakthroughs. Located in London, Ontario, LHSC encompasses three sites, South Street Hospital, University Hospital and Victoria Hospital; two family medical centres; and the London Regional Cancer Program. LHSC is the home of the Children's Hospital of Western Ontario and CSTAR (Canadian Surgical Technologies & Advanced Robotics). The research arm of LHSC is Lawson Health Research Institute, which is partnered with London's other teaching hospital, St. Joseph's Health Care, London. LHSC is affiliated with The University of Western Ontario. Physicians and staff at LHSC number close to 10,000 and together they provide care for more than 1 million patients each year.

Situated in beautiful London, Ontario, the 'Forest City', LHSC offers its staff and physicians the benefits of working at a leading edge healthcare facility combined with the advantages of modern suburban living. London is located in the heart of Southwestern Ontario, a short drive to sandy beaches, the renowned Stratford Festival, and the Greater Toronto Area.

Reporting to the Manager, the Clinical Educator is accountable for developing clinical educational programs, facilitating and evaluating clinical learning opportunities for all clinical staff.

Working closely with the leadership team, the successful candidate will support collaborative, patient-centred, evidence-based care practices and facilitate the continuous learning and professional development of staff throughout the Program in the ambulatory and inpatient settings. Using adult learning principles and techniques, the incumbent will support staff education and, with support, assess and develop learning resources.

Qualifications
Registered Nurse Certificate of Competence with the College of Nurses of Ontario required

A Baccalaureate Degree (BScN) required

A Masters of Nursing or Education preferred

A minimum of 4 years relevant inpatient and ambulatory oncology clinical experience

Excellence in clinical practice

Experience in clinical teaching

Portrays professional image/excellent role model

Strong analytical skills

Knowledge of and experience with professional practice and program development tools

Demonstrated ability to prepare learning materials and facilitate group educational sessions

Strong leadership and interpersonal skills (with individuals as well as program teams/groups)

Demonstrated effective communication skills (written and verbal)

Demonstrated ability to effectively network with other disciplines

Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis

We foster a culture of patient and staff safety whereby all employees are guided by LHSC's Mission, Vision, Values and Code of Conduct.

As part of the assessment process applicants may be required to complete a presentation.

Your interest in this opportunity is appreciated. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Posting Date: Sep 5 08