EDUCATION COORDINATOR (1YR. Contract)
The RK is looking to welcome an Education Coordinator. The Education Coordinator to report to the CEO. The coordinator is accountable to promote the attainment of clinical and service excellence at the R.K. MacDonald Nursing Home through the provision of education that focuses on the R.K. MacDonald’s Mission, Vision and Core Values as well as best and emerging practice in geriatric care. The Education Coordinator also ensures that annual mandatory education is available to staff and supports Occupational Health and Safety, in collaboration with Senior Leaders to identify, organize and assist in the delivery of necessary education.
Key Responsibilities:
- Coordinate the provision of Education Services that are Resident Centered and that support the Mission, Vision and Values of Home
- Ensure the orientation and ongoing education of all staff of the Home
- Accountable for Continuous Quality Improvement Initiatives in the Education Department
- Effectively manage an educational budget
- Communication: through personal behavior and interactions, will consistently demonstrates a humanistic, affiliative\approach to relationships
Educational Qualifications: Degree – Bachelor of Education
Experience: Minimum of three years’ experience in curriculum development and delivery
Teaching experience would be an asset
Competencies specific to position:
Strong communication skills orally and written
Managing Change & Leading Others
Experience with SURGE Learning platform
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
Ability to exercise sound judgment and diplomacy
Self-motivated and engaged
Complete Job description: See the Home’s website @ www.rkmacdonald.ca
Hours of Work: Non-union Regular Temporary Part-time (.50 FTE 40hrs/biweekly) scheduled hrs Flexible
Salary: Competitive Salary commensurate with education and experience (max $41,528/yr.)
Deadline March 25, 2024
Start date: April 1st to Mid April/24
End date: 1 YR. March 31, 2025 – (subject to change)
How to Apply: Submit cover letter and resume: Attention CEO please email cover letter and resume to the Executive Assistant Cathy.brouwer@rkmacdonald.ca or fax 902 863-4437
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The R.K. MacDonald Nursing Home provides patient centred care to 136 residents with approximately 250 care partners. The home is filled with people who care deeply about providing excellent resident care and who are committed to creating a safe work environment. If you are looking for an opportunity in a patient centred home than we are the place for you. The R.K. MacDonald Nursing Home is proud to provide a smoke free and scent free environment. The R.K. MacDonald is an inclusive employer who supports diversity, equality, and reconciliation. Our goal is to be a workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We welcome people from all ethnicities, genders, sexual orientation, age, religion, and physical and mental abilities. We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Successful Applicants are required to provide a criminal record check (including Vulnerable Sector Search) to Human Resources before starting employment and assume any associated costs as a condition of employment. In addition, proof of applicable education and or certification is required as a condition of employment.