Health Educator I
Your Opportunity:
Assisted Living Alberta is dedicated to Enhancing Care in the Community, helping people be healthy, well and independent in their homes and communities. Continuing Care Edmonton Zone (CCEZ) provides services through five main program areas: Home Living (HCC Type 1 & 2), Supportive Living (CCH Type B), Facility Living (CCH Type A), Palliative and End of Life Care, CHOICE & Adult Day Programs and Transition Services. The Health Educator is a member of the Education & Practice Development team. They are responsible for planning, coordinating, implementing and evaluating orientation and education. The education provided by this position supports the clinical practice of frontline staff, while collaborating and coordinating with operational areas. Collaborates with stakeholders to plan and implement education related to changes in policy, procedures, protocols, clinical practice initiatives and technology that impacts and supports best practice and quality improvement. Identifies gaps in knowledge and promotes clinical competence. Fosters leadership/mentorship support to team members. Provides in time learning that impacts clinicians to respond to priorities and learning needs. Creates and maintains clinical resources. Adheres to a professional Code of Ethics, policies and procedures that guide their work.
Description:
As a Health Educator, you will promote existing courses, as well as develop, coordinate and deliver educational activities to support staff learning based on a patient-centered care model. You will collaborate with Health Educators from all the Zones and relevant initiatives.
- Transition Company: Assisted Living Alberta
- Classification: Health Educator I
- Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
- Unit and Program: Shared Services - Education, Quality and Safety
- Primary Location: Seventh Street Plaza
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 07-NOV-2025
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
- Date Available: 08-DEC-2025
- Temporary End Date: 30-JUL-2027
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 12
- Shifts per cycle: 60
- Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- Minimum Salary: $40.43
- Maximum Salary: $55.98
- Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required
Active or eligible for registration and practice permit with the applicable college.
Additional Required Qualifications:Baccalaureate Degree in Health Sciences is required from an accredited university (OT, PT, Dietician, Speech Language Pathologist, Social Worker etc.). Active registration and practice permit with the appropriate regulatory college. A minimum of 3 years of recent health care experience. Experience as a facilitator/educator and knowledge of adult learning principles. Basic Cardiac Life Support- Healthcare Provider (BCLS-HCP). Valid driver’s license and a vehicle in good repair for work-related travel. Demonstrated strong and effective communication and organizational skills. Leadership skills include demonstrated ability to work with various partners. Ability to inspire, influence change and build confidence in others. Use critical thinking to guide decisions. A demonstrated clear pattern of professional and personal development is an asset. Physical Exertion: Frequent physical demands including lifting, pulling and pushing, and moving equipment; standing for extended periods of time; sitting for extended periods of time is required. Able to carry supply bags which weigh approx. 35-50 lbs. Possibility of shift work and extended hours. Previous work as a Case Manager, Professional Practice Lead or Health Educator in a Continuing care setting.
Preferred Qualifications:A master’s degree in a relevant field (health care, education or business). Strong clinical background working in community (palliative and dementia experience etc.). Experience working in Connect Care. Demonstrated project and changed management skills. Experience with use of data to support quality improvement. Technical skills in Microsoft Office, Teams, SharePoint Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Visio, and Zoom to deliver virtual education is an asset.
Please note:
All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.
Security Screening:
A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.
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