Advanced Practice Nurse Educator at University Health Network, ON

JOB POSTING# 754467Position:Advanced Practice Nurse EducatorSite:Princess Margaret Cancer CentreDepartment:Cancer Clinical Research UnitHours:37.5 Hours/WeekStatus:Permanent Full-TimeThe Advance Practice Nurse Educator (APN-Educator) is an exciting career opportunity which is unique in Oncology Nursing as it incorporates education for Specialized Oncology Nurses in oncology clinical trials.The APN-Educator demonstrates a set of core competencies integral to developing and maintaining the academic practice environment at UHNThe competencies focus on education and staff development, collaboration, scholarly/research activity, and leadership/change managementThe APN - Educator uses best practice in education to assess learning needs, develop, design, deliver and evaluate educational programsThe APN - Educator collaborates with others to promote enhanced development and delivery of quality nursing and research education internally and externallyThe APN - Educator contributes to the scholarship of teaching, discovery, application and integration of knowledge through research and scholarly workThe APN-Educator leads in the creation of a preferred future for clinical trials nursing education and professional practice.This APN-E position will be aligned to the clinical research nursing group and will focus on the assessment, development, design, implementation and evaluation of nursing practice standards/processes in collaboration with the Nurse Manager of Clinical Trials.Areas of initial focus will be mentorship and orientation, informed consent, documentation and clinical trials patient assessmentThis work will be supporting the development of best practice standards established by the Cancer Clinical Research UnitThe APN-E will report to both the Director of the Cancer Clinical Research Unit and to the Director of Interprofessional Practice, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre.Qualifications:• Completion of a Master's degree in Nursing• Current certificate of licensure/registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario• Research designation preferred (SoCRA, ACRP, CCRP or equivalent)• CNA Certification in oncology (CON(c)) preferred• Three (3) years practical and related experience and/or three (3) months on-the-job training required• Theoretical and practical experience in adult education including educational program planning, development, and evaluation required• Completion of a Basic Cardiac Life Support (B.C.L.S.) program, Level II: Basic Rescuer certification required• Current membership in related professional interest group or association preferred• Three (3) years of experience in oncology nursing and/or clinical trials• Excellent leadership, prioritization, presentation, program planning and teaching experience• Excellent professional nursing knowledge and skills• Ability to be adaptable, build trust, provide coaching and collaboration, facilitate change and continuous improvement• Demonstrate ability to motivate staff and create an environment conducive to learning and team building• Ability to contribute to team building success by: developing others, fostering group dynamics & processes, monitoring information, being innovative, managing conflict, planning safety awareness and managing stress• Excellent organizational and time management skills• Excellent decision-making and problem solving-skills• Sound knowledge base in areas of specialty and the education process• Ability to work effectively as a member of a multi-disciplinary team• Ability to utilize information technologyPOSTED DATE: May 7, 2015CLOSING DATE: Until FilledStaffing Advisor, Human Resources RFE 2nd Floor â€" Posting #754467For current UHN employees, only those who have successfully completed their probationary period, have maintained satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program and possess all the required experience and qualifications should apply.University Health Network thanks all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.UHN IS A RESPECTFUL, CARING, AND INCLUSIVE WORKPLACEWE ARE COMMITTED TO CHAMPIONING ACCESSIBILITY, DIVERSITY AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITYREQUESTS FOR ACCOMMODATION CAN BE MADE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS PROVIDING THE APPLICANT HAS MET THE BONA-FIDE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE OPEN POSITION.APPLICANTS NEED TO MAKE THEIR REQUIREMENTS KNOWN WHEN CONTACTED.

Advanced Practice Nurse Educator at University Health Network, ON