Continuing Medical Education Coordinator jobs

This has recently changed from temporary to Permenant Full-time position that supports the Stony Plain and Evansburg care centres.

Reporting to the Director of Quality and Professional Development, the Education Coordinator is responsible for the delivery of required provincial, organizational and legislative education at their care homes. They provide leadership and mentorship to all GSS employees, with a clinical care focus. They develop, implement and evaluate educational programs and ensure amendments occur with changes in legislation. The role supports ongoing mentoring and coaching of staff. Creates curriculum to be supportive all legislative and standards requirements. The Education Coordinator role is a key clinical support resource for all levels of frontline staff and ensures all policies and process are in place as pertinent to the role to facilitate safe, quality person centered resident care.

Educational and other Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or Equivalent
• Active registration in good standing with CRNA
• Certification in gerontology is an asset
• Recent professional experience in care of the elderly
• Experience in education and demonstrated ability in enhancing learning of others
• 2-5 years of clinical practice

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to deal effectively with change management in a diplomatic and professional manner
• Comfortable using the computer including email, internet and Microsoft Office
• Possesses excellent written and verbal English communication skills
• Demonstrates excellent organizational and leadership skills and is able to motivate and coach staff
• Demonstrates an ability to utilize multiple communication tools
• Exhibits an open and sincere approach by demonstrating respect and compassion for everyone
• Maintain an individual’s dignity and self-worth with all interactions
• Demonstrates flexibility by changing routine to accommodate organizational needs

Who we are:

At The Good Samaritan Society, Good Samaritan Canada, and Good Samaritan Delta View Care Centre, we believe that our employees are our number one asset. Since 1949, we have been providing excellence in complex/long term care, assisted/supportive living, and other specialized care services for the elderly and those with developmental and physical support requirements. We could not do what we do without our dedicated and committed employees.

Requirements:

• A current and clear Criminal Records Check Form and if applicable a Vulnerable Sector Check that has been obtained no more than 90 calendar days prior to the hire date.
• A tuberculosis screening that has been completed no more than 12 months prior to the hire date.

Diversity-Equity-Inclusion

The Good Samaritan Society and Good Samaritan Canada is committed to upholding the values of diversity, equity, inclusion, and reconciliation in the workplace at all levels of the organization, as well as in the delivery of our services. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds including, but not limited to, Indigenous peoples, racialized groups, people with disabilities, and people from the 2SLGBTQ+ community.

*Good Samaritan Society celebrating 75th Anniversary

*Good Samaritan is a 2023 Canadian HR Award, Excellence Awardee for Diversity and Inclusion

How to apply:

• Visit us online at www.gss.org and apply JOIN OUR TEAM

We thank all applicants, however only candidates under consideration will be contacted for an interview.

Pay: $76,475.00-$106,236.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care

Flexible language requirement:

• French not required

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Stony Plain, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Are you legally entitled to work in Canada?

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (preferred)
• clinical practice: 2 years (preferred)
• Senior care: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Registered Nurse (RN) License (required)
• gerontology certificate (preferred)

Work Location: In person