Nurse Educator - Critical Care Paramedic Program

Click here to apply as an internal applicant. ​Req ID: 224702Location: To be determined based on the Successful Candidate Department: IPPL Critical Care Paramedic EducationType of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1 Union: Nursing Position Constituent Union will be determined based on the successful candidate Posting Closing Date: 24-Aug-26About the Opportunity The NS Health Learning Institute for Health Care Providers within Interprofessional Practice and Learning(IPP&L) plays a leadership role within the organization in creating a culture of learning with a focus on transition to specialty practice programs, entry-level transition to practice, interprofessional practice education (IPE) and continuing professional practice development. The Learning Institute promotes accountable professional practice in quality practice environments, facilitates patient and family centered care, fosters collaborative team relationships and supports research and evidence-based practice. Reporting to the Manager, the Learning Institute, the Nurse Educator is responsible for program and curriculum design: assessing, planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating learning and education programs. The Nurse Educator takes a leadership role in facilitating and promoting a culture of excellence in competency-based education to enable successful transition to practice, practice progression, and learner-centred outcomes. The Nurse Educator, with Nursing Instructors, Clinical Nurse Educators, and Clinical Leaders, plays a significant role in building capacity through competency based educational strategies to support, develop and contribute to the translation of knowledge, skills and abilities while advancing practice. The Nurse Educator has the primary responsibility to design, maintain and deliver educational programming for nursing and interprofessional programs using classroom, simulation, and online/distance learning strategies. The Nurse Educator practices according to the Registered Nurses Act, Nova Scotia College of Nursing, and Standards of Practice of Registered Nurses. Specific functional areas of responsibility include: Learning & Education Workforce Planning & Optimization Curriculum Design Interprofessional orientation, transition to practice & learner progression Learning & Education Evaluation This position will support the Critical Care Paramedic Program with a particular focus on blended learning. IN ADDITION TO AN INTERVIEW, A WRITTEN SUBMISSION AND PRESENTATION WILL BE PART OF THESELECTION PROCESS.About You We would love to hear from you if you have the following: Bachelor of Nursing/Bachelor of Science in Nursing required Master’s Degree in Nursing, Education or other related discipline required Consideration will be given to applicants currently pursuing a Master's Degree Active practicing license with the Nova Scotia Nursing & Midwifery Regulator (NSNMR) required Minimum 3 years' full time nursing experience within the last 5 years in Critical Care and/or Emergency Nursing required Previous teaching experience involved designing, implementing and evaluating non-traditional methods of theoretical clinical course instruction of a formal educational program required Certificate course or CNA certification in Critical Care and/or Emergency Nursing required Certificate in BLS-C required; ACLS provider an asset Certificate course in adult education and/or leadership development education or equivalency required Current experience with program and curriculum design and revision of classroom, skill/simulation and on-line teaching; and practical assessment methods required Previous preceptor experience required Demonstrated ability to apply learning and educational theories in program design; curriculum development; instructional and delivery methods; and assessment strategies Proficiency with computer skills & applications including complete Microsoft Suite, internet browsers, Learning Management Systems, Web-based classroom & discussion boards Competencies in other languages an asset; French preferred Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.Hours Permanent full-time position; 75 hours biweekly Travel to other sites or throughout the province required. Valid Nova Scotia driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle is required Home site, Location and Constituent Union will be determined based on the successful Compensation and Benefits $52.46 - $63.36 hourly$65.58 hourly with 25 years' nursing experience Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan. What You'll Love About Nova Scotia Health Nova Scotia Health is more than the province's largest provider of health services; we're a team driven by excellence in health, healing and learning. Across hospitals, health centres and community programs, our people deliver innovative, high-quality care that impacts lives across Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada. From vibrant city life to scenic coastal communities, Nova Scotia offers a lifestyle as rewarding as the work itself. At Nova Scotia Health, you'll find meaningful career opportunities, supportive teams and the work-life balance to enjoy everything our beautiful province has to offer. Join us and discover why so many people are choosing to call Nova Scotia home. Once You've Applied Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. ​This is a Nursing bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.

The Nurse Educator is responsible for designing, developing, and delivering educational programming for nursing and interprofessional programs, including classroom, simulation, and online strategies. They provide leadership in competency-based education to support practice progression and learner-centered outcomes.

Candidates must hold a Bachelor of Nursing or Science in Nursing and an active practicing license with the Nova Scotia Nursing & Midwifery Regulator. A minimum of 3 years of full-time experience in critical care or emergency nursing and previous teaching experience in formal educational programs are required.

• Health insurance • Dental insurance • Travel insurance • Long-term disability insurance • Life insurance • Defined benefit pension plan

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• Curriculum design
• Critical care nursing
• Emergency nursing
• Simulation-based education
• Adult education
• Program evaluation
• Instructional design
• Clinical leadership
• Blended learning
• Learning management systems
• Microsoft suite
• Competency-based education
• Preceptorship
• Evidence-based practice
• Interprofessional education
• Blended Learning
• Program Design
• Bachelor Of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Distance Learning
• Valid Driver's License
• Planning
• Research
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification
• Adult Education
• Teaching
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
• Emergency Nursing
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
• Clinical Nursing
• Computer Literacy
• Learning Management Systems
• Curriculum Development
• Disabilities
• Evidence-Based Practice
• French Language
• Leadership
• Web Browsers
• Innovation
• Leadership Development
• Midwifery
• Nurse Education
• Workforce Planning
• Critical Care

• Healthcare
• Education
• Management & Leadership
• Critical Care Paramedic
• Intensive Care Registered Nurse
• Nursing Professionals
• Critical Care Nurses
• Registered Nurses

Formation minimale

Diplôme professionnel

Expérience minimale

2+ ans

Postuler avant le

25 août 2026

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

38 heures par semaine