Clinical Educator - Northern Ontario

Job Description

The Long-Term Care Clinical Educator plays a key role in advancing clinical excellence and workforce capability across assigned homes. Reporting to the Director of Clinical Training & Simulation, this role partners with operational leaders and frontline teams to deliver engaging, evidence-informed learning experiences. Through education, simulation, coaching, and competency development, the Clinical Educator supports safe practice, staff confidence, and high-quality resident care. This position is instrumental in strengthening onboarding, promoting continuous learning, and translating best practices into day-to-day clinical care.

We are currently recruiting two roles for Northern Ontario. Extendicare offers a Hybrid working environment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Deliver onboarding, orientation, and clinical education programs for regulated and unregulated staff.
• Facilitate hands-on skills training, bedside teaching, and competency-based learning.
• Support workforce readiness and transition-to-practice through ongoing education.
• Validate clinical competencies and ensure safe practice standards are met.
• Design and deliver simulation-based and experiential learning activities.
• Facilitate structured debriefing and reflective learning discussions.
• Promote critical thinking, clinical decision-making, and resident-centered care.
• Partner with leaders to identify learning needs and practice gaps.
• Provide coaching, mentorship, and practice support to frontline staff.
• Support quality improvement and resident safety initiatives.
• Assist with implementation and sustainment of clinical best practices.
• Evaluate effectiveness of training using feedback, participation, and outcomes data.
• Monitor learning outcomes and contribute to continuous improvement of programs.
• Act as a clinical education resource across assigned homes/regions.
• Maintain current knowledge of LTC standards, education practices, and clinical developments.

What we’re looking for:

• Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) in good standing.
• Minimum 3–5 years of clinical nursing experience.
• Current Instructor BCLS/CPR certification.
• Experience in clinical education, adult learning, or staff development.
• Knowledge of long-term care standards and infection prevention practices.
• Master’s degree in Nursing, Education, or leadership (asset).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with simulation-based education and multi-site environments (asset).
• Familiarity with quality improvement and resident safety principles.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, virtual learning, and LMS platforms.
• Ability to travel regularly across multiple sites.

What Extendicare has to offer:

At Extendicare, we believe that working as a team creates an environment that allows us to reach our potential. We value each employee, encourage equal opportunity for growth and recognize achievement. As a valued member of our team, you can expect:

• Continuous mentorship, support for life-long learning and growth opportunities
• Opportunities for advancement and career growth within the organization
• A rewarding and meaningful work experience where you can enrich your life and the lives of others through your work.
• Employee Family Assistance Program.
• Robust benefits package

Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors across Canada, operating under the Extendicare, ParaMed, Extendicare Assist, and SGP Purchasing Network brands. We are committed to delivering quality care to meet the needs of a growing seniors’ population, inspired by our mission to provide people with the care they need, wherever they call home. We operate a broad network of long-term care homes (both owned and under management contracts), deliver over 24 million hours of home health care services annually, and provide group purchasing services to third parties representing approximately 157,000 beds across Canada. Extendicare proudly employs more than 30,000 qualified, highly trained and dedicated team members who are passionate about providing high-quality care and services to help people live better.

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At Extendicare, we’ve spent more than 50 years dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for residents in our long-term care homes across Canada. When you join Extendicare, you become part of a compassionate, mission-driven team committed to creating a safe, supportive, and enriching environment for every resident we serve.​

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We provide competitive compensation that reflects the value of this role and the unique qualifications each candidate brings. Final salary offers are based on a variety of factors such as your skills, experience, education, and alignment with the responsibilities of this position.

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Base salary is one component of our broader total rewards package. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support your health, financial well-being, and long-term career growth. Your recruiter can provide more details about our total rewards offerings during the hiring process.​

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We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support certain stages of the recruitment process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing candidate responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment — every application is reviewed by a member of our team to ensure thoughtful and equitable consideration. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.​

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Extendicare is committed to fostering an accessible, inclusive, and equitable hiring process. We gladly accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of recruitment and selection upon request.​