Your Opportunity:

The Clinical Nurse Educator (CNE) is a leadership position reporting to the Unit Manager of the Adult Pre-Admission Clinic and Short Stay Surgery Unit. The CNE supports the delivery of high-quality patient care by enhancing and supporting staff development, education, and clinical practice within these programs. This role is responsible for orientation, continuing education, competency development, and evaluation of nursing practice. The CNE also supports the Level 3 Operating Room (OR) and PACU CNE team when required. As an educator and role model, the CNE fosters an environment of clinical excellence, patient safety, and continuous improvement aligned with AHS values and the Level 3 OR mission. Coordinate and facilitate staff orientation, education, and competency training in Adult Pre-Admission Clinic and Short Stay Surgery. Provide expertise, guidance, and mentorship to nursing staff to ensure consistent, evidence-based practice. Lead and support Quality Improvement initiatives, including patient safety, Hand Hygiene compliance, and CPR/ACE module training. Collaborate with Unit Managers and the Patient Care Manager (PCM) on process improvement and clinical standardization. Support staff with Connect Care education and specialized competencies relevant to preoperative and short-stay surgical care. Demonstrate leadership in change management, teamwork facilitation, and conflict resolution.

Description:

As an Instructor, you will be an expert practitioner and key educator. You will take a leadership role in the planning, coordination, implementation and evaluation of education for nursing staff including orientation, compulsory and continuing education, and clinical development. You will collaborate with management and internal partners to promote standards of clinical, educational and evidence informed practice. You will play a key role in providing safe, quality patient and family centered care while reflecting the shared vision and values of AHS.