Clinical Educator - Trillium Health Partners, Mississauga

About the role

Trillium Health Partners is seeking a dedicated professional for a full-time Clinical Educator position on the 5C Short Term Acute Recovery unit at the Mississauga Hospital. Reporting directly to the Director of Rehabilitative & Complex Continuing Care, this role acts as an integral member of the program leadership team. The unit is actively transitioning from a 41-bed rehab unit to an acute unit, offering a unique opportunity to lead workplace transformation within an interprofessional setting.

The successful candidate will serve as a practitioner, consultant, educator, and facilitator for all team members. Key responsibilities include identifying staff learning needs, and developing, implementing, and evaluating educational programs. Beyond program-specific duties, the Clinical Educator provides consultation and support throughout the hospital and participates in hospital-wide educational initiatives, working groups, and committees.

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate degree in Nursing is required, Masters preferred.
• A current Certificate of Competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• A minimum of 5 years clinical experience in a hospital setting is required; a minimum of 5 years experience with rehab and acute medicine populations would be considered an asset.
• Prior demonstrated experience in adult education and understanding and application of adult learning principles.
• Demonstrated knowledge of patient/family centred care and quality of life frameworks.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills required combined with the ability to prepare, teach, and coach others in a classroom or clinical setting.
• Previous experience in developing preceptorship programs, evaluation of teaching methods, and in reviewing research pertinent to the respective clinical areas.
• A philosophy of education that promotes a positive and continuous learning climate.
• Reliable and flexible individual to work as part of a diverse work team.
• Ability to think critically and effectively in order to prioritize needs in complex situations, and the ability to use a coach approach to help others learn these skills.
• Highly effective decision making, problem solving, and organizational skills.
• Positive attendance and work record essential.