The Opportunity
This Nurse Educator role promotes and supports a positive learning climate modeling AgeCare’s four Guiding Principles, Trust, Respect, Quality and Teamwork. The successful candidate will develop and implement teaching programs using their knowledge as a Registered Nurse and skills of Adult Learning principles to connect with staff, residents and families. The Educator has both corporate and site responsibilities and will collaborate with community supports to ensure education is aligned with best practice standards.
What You Will Do
- Become a part of a creative and innovative team of educators, providing education opportunities and in services to staff, residents and families on various topics related to quality resident care and safety.
- Use your leadership skills and strong clinical knowledge to promote best practices in the areas of dementia care, medication management, infection prevention and control, end of life care, fall prevention, etc.
- Provide instruction on a 1:1 basis and in groups at all types of orientation instructional days as well as mandatory education according to standards annually.
- Help our Seniors Communities be best in class by taking an active role in ensuring our care standards meet or exceed audit and accreditation standards.
What You Will Need
- Current certificate of competence with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered
- Nurse; and education in nursing, nursing administration and gerontology;
- 3 or more years continuing care/gerontology experience, being a CPR instructor would be an asset.
- Previous experience in education and quality management with knowledge regarding RAI and Dementia Strategy preferred.
- Demonstrated success in mentoring, developing and leading care staff.
About AgeCare
At AgeCare, our mission is to empower residents to live their lives to the fullest by prioritizing their health and well-being in long-term care. We are dedicated to delivering exceptional care, fostering meaningful connections, and creating vibrant, supportive communities. Our commitment extends beyond the job; working in long-term care is a calling to make a real difference in the lives of those we serve.
What are you waiting for?
If you are passionate about providing exceptional care and want to be part of a dedicated team, we would love to hear from you! Join AgeCare and help us create a warm and nurturing home for our residents. Apply today!
At AgeCare, we value diversity and inclusion and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person