Clinical Educator, Perioperative Care

Exceptional Care–Exceptional People The Brant Community Healthcare System is a two-site Community Hospital located in Brantford and Paris, Ontario.

• The Brantford General is an acute care hospital
• The Willett site in Paris is an urgent care centre and transitional beds.

By choosing to work at Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS), you are joining an organization with more than 130 years of making a positive difference in the lives of the people we serve throughout our communities. We value Care, Accountability, Respect and Equity and work together to build a healthier community! Why Choose BCHS?

• Casual, part-time and full-time positions
• HOOPP Pension Plan
• SEIU and ONA hospital
• Discounted onsite parking
• Peer Support Program
• 24-hour Support - Sr. Operations Managers onsite
• Peer Support Program
• Tuition Reimbursement (Centralized Education Fund)
• Wellness matters and our Employee Assistance program is free and confidential to all employees and family members

Position Summary Reporting to the Clinical Director, the primary role of the Clinical Educator in Perioperative Services is to support the delivery of high quality patient care and excellence in professional and clinical nursing practice for Operating Room, Post Anesthetic Care Unit, Same Day Surgery, and Preoperative Clinic. Primary Responsibilities

• Collaborate for onboarding and orientation planning of new staff.
• Assists with policy and procedure development/revisions when standards of care change to facilitate evidence-based practice.
• Collaborates with Leadership regarding skills assessment as support to Development Plans
• Assists in the prioritization of the learning needs of Unit staff
• Elevates the profile of nursing and establishes a communication strategy for nursing to inform all stakeholders of related nursing activities
• Ensures that regulatory changes, issues and initiatives that impact professional nursing practice are identified, discussed and directed appropriately for follow-up through the program
• Recommendations on professional training, education and research, quality improvement, professional advocacy, professional standards and regulatory requirements.
• Presentation or coordination of yearly review required specific to Perioperative services.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's Degree in Nursing is required; a Master's Degree in Nursing or Education is preferred and considered an asset
• Previous experience as a Nurse Clinician or Nurse Educator is a strongly preferred
• Evidence of strong clinical skills, minimum of five (5) years of acute care nursing experience
• Minimum of 2 years’ nursing experience in the Operating Room
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in PACU, Surgical or Critical Care Nursing
• Current Certificate of Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Leadership and Management certification training an asset
• Affiliated with a professional body, such as ORNAC or OPANA
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certificate
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certificate
• Current PALS certificate
• Evidence of Perioperative Operating Course required
• PeriAnesthesia course required, or agreement for completion within 3 months of hire.
• Demonstrated ongoing educational and professional development
• Demonstrated leadership, teaching and presentation skills
• Ability to contract learning experiences with nurses and develop learning objectives
• Strong knowledge base related to adult learning principles
• Demonstrated critical thinking skills
• Demonstrated ability to develop, implement and evaluate programs to meet nursing staff's educational and professional needs.
• Ability to create education documents and materials using Powerpoint, Word or other IT platforms

Educational Requirements & Responsibilities

• Provides nursing in-service and continuing education for employees in Perioperative Setting
• Plans, implement and evaluate specific educational programs to meet the identified nursing needs
• Assists in the development of patient teaching programs
• Conducts education needs assessments for targeted education strategies and programs

Quality Lead Responsibilities

• Continually upgrades expertise by attending seminars, workshops, conferences, community committee meetings and educational courses.
• Remains up to date with nursing best practice guidelines and evidence-based practices related to the program, recommended ORNAC, OPANA, IPAC and other professional bodies.
• Participation and collaboration for education associated with Quality Metrics associated to OR/PACU/SDS and Preoperative clinic
• Collaborates in the review and creation of Order sets
• Attends Program Quality Council
• Participates as a member or ad hoc for unit councils to support patient and staff education.

Additional Information Effective September 7th, 2021 all applicants must provide proof of two doses for full vaccination against Covid-19 (in the form of watermark receipts from the provincial portal) or provide written proof of a medical or religious reason for not being fully vaccinated as per Organization Policy, Covid-19 Immunization and Management. The Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS) is an equal opportunity employer, committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace. We welcome applications from women, Indigenous persons, members of racialized groups, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of all sexual orientation and persons of any gender identity or gender expression. Brant Community Healthcare System is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs. Disability-related accommodation during the application process is available upon request. To ensure there is equal opportunity during the recruitment and selection process, please contact your Recruiter to discuss accommodation. IND-HP