Education Coordinator – Trauma Program

Job title: Education Coordinator – Trauma Program

Job description: Req ID: 114155
Location: Central Zone, Halifax Infirmary Robie Street Entrance – QEII
Company: NSHA
Department: TRMA Trauma Program
Type of Employment: Hourly FT long-assignment (100% FTE) x 1 position(s)
Union Status: NSGEU
Posting Closing Date: 28-Jun-21

Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM on the Closing Date.

Nova Scotia Health Authority is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia. We are over 22,000 employees who provide health care and support services in hospitals, health centres and community-based programs throughout Nova Scotia.

Nova Scotia Health Authority provides health services to Nova Scotians and some specialized services to Maritimers and Atlantic Canadians. We operate hospitals, health centres and community-based programs across the province. Our team of health professionals includes employees, doctors, researchers, learners and volunteers that provide the health care or services you may need. This is accomplished across four geographic management zones which are responsible for the operation of acute care health centres and the provision of a variety of inpatient, outpatient services including academic, tertiary, quaternary care and community based programs and services including continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions.

Responsibilities

The Nova Scotia Health (NSH) Trauma Program ensures organized and coordinated care is provided to all injured patients. As a member of the (NSH) Trauma Program, the Trauma Education Coordinator is responsible for educational program planning, including scheduling, organization, implementation and evaluation of trauma education in the province, quality assurance/improvement, and participating in planning, development, review, revision and implementation of the trauma standards and policies. Trauma education includes ongoing trauma webinar presentations, Rural Trauma Team Development Course (RTTDC) delivery, Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) courses and ad hoc educational events. The coordinator must continuously develop, track and improve upon the delivery of these programs to meet the needs of the trauma care providers across the province. The coordinator must also maintain leadership roles by being involved in national and local groups for quality improvement, injury prevention and evidence-based educational practices.

Qualifications

Bachelor degree in Nursing, Respiratory Therapy, or Critical Care Paramedic

Provincial licensure with the applicable licensing body

Three (3) years of previous related experience required

Computer applications – Excel, Word

Knowledge, skill and experience in database management, research, data quality, software installation,

Adult education teaching skills

Up to date with current best practice guidelines related to trauma care

Knowledge of quality assurance/improvement methods

Knowledge of trauma education, including ATLS and RTTDC

Knowledge of best practice guidelines related to trauma care

Knowledge of injury, trauma care and trauma systems

Teaching and training

Hours of Work

• Long assignment, Full-time position; 75 hours bi-weekly

• Beginning July 5, 2021 until July 5, 2022

These are anticipated dates and subject to change

Salary Information

$31.8524 – $40.2222 hourly

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Typically interviews are held within three to four weeks of the closing date.

Successful external applicants will be required to submit the below documents and assume any associated costs as a condition of employment. Additional documentation such as banking & proof of identity will be included in your offer letter.

• Criminal Record Check
• Proof of education & training certifications
• Proof of any additional required qualification
• Valid registration with the relevant licensing body
• Submission of immunization record along with health assessment documentation
• Proof of SIN number

Hiring Process will depend on the timeliness of delivering the above. This is a Healthcare bargaining unit – NSGEU position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Nova Scotia Health Authority is proud to provide a smoke free and scent free environment. Only online applications are accepted.

Nova Scotia Health Authority (NSHA) 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. Our priority groups are Aboriginal People, African Nova Scotians, Persons with Disabilities and Recent Immigrants. Members of these groups are welcome to apply and self-identify if they wish to be considered under our Employment Equity policy.

Company: Nova Scotia Health Authority

Expected salary:

Location: Halifax, NS

Job date: Wed, 23 Jun 2021 06:44:50 GMT