Educator (2026-0655)

carewest · Calgary, AB

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Role at a Glance

Temporary full-time Clinical Educator at Carewest's Southport site, Calgary AB. Contract runs to January 31, 2027. Days shift, 0800–1615, FTE 1.00. Requires a BScN, active CARNA registration, and 3+ years of clinical experience in complex or continuing care. Valid driver's licence is mandatory. Salary not disclosed. Application deadline: July 31, 2026.

What This Role Is About

Sitting within Carewest's Quality, Safety & Transformation team, this Clinical Educator position focuses on advancing clinical education across care settings throughout Calgary. The successful candidate will apply nursing theory, adult learning frameworks, and evidence-based practice to build staff capability and support consistent, high-quality client outcomes. Day-to-day work spans curriculum design, direct instruction, mentorship of staff and students, and active involvement in quality improvement initiatives — a strong fit for an experienced RN who genuinely enjoys teaching and influencing clinical practice.

About Carewest

Carewest is a publicly operated Calgary-based healthcare provider running 13 sites across the city with a workforce of more than 3,000 health professionals. The organisation concentrates on complex continuing care, rehabilitation and recovery programming, and community-based services oriented toward seniors and individuals who require specialised care. Its interdisciplinary teams work across diverse clinical environments designed to support professional growth, evidence-informed decision-making, and continuous learning for clinical staff at every stage of their careers.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the design, development, and delivery of clinical education programs grounded in adult learning theory and best-practice evidence
  • Provide clinical guidance and mentorship to nursing staff and students applying the nursing process in direct client care
  • Collaborate with site managers to uphold standards of care and actively participate in quality improvement initiatives
  • Serve as a clinical resource and consultant across Carewest sites, requiring regular inter-site travel within Calgary
  • Promote evidence-based practice and evidence-informed decision-making across care teams
  • Support staff working with patients who have complex disease, geriatric conditions, hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis needs, or specialised respiratory support requirements
  • Foster collaborative relationships with staff, physicians, patients, families, learners, and external partners
  • Facilitate both small-group and large-group learning sessions using adult education principles
  • Carry out additional duties as directed by the Program Director of Quality, Safety & Transformation

Must-Have Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BScN)
  • Current registration with the College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CARNA)
  • Minimum 3 years of full-time clinical experience within the past 5 years in acute or continuing care, with a demonstrated focus in complex disease, life-threatening illness, geriatrics, hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, or specialised respiratory support in adult populations
  • Valid driver's licence and access to a reliable personal vehicle for inter-site travel
  • Demonstrated ability to build and sustain collaborative working relationships across multidisciplinary teams, including staff, physicians, patients, families, and external partners
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Proven capacity to recognise complex clinical problems and develop practical, solutions-oriented responses
  • Experience facilitating learning for both small and large groups using adult education approaches
  • Computer proficiency including MS Office Suite and Connect Care

Assets That Strengthen Your Application

  • Master's Degree in a health-related discipline
  • Certificate in Adult Education with hands-on facilitation experience
  • Project management or change management knowledge and practical application
  • Central Venous Catheter (CVC) certification
  • PROSCI Change Management certification or equivalent change management training modules
  • Alberta Health Services Improvement Way (AIW) Green Belt certification
  • Specialty Canadian nursing certification such as the Canadian Gerontological Nursing Certificate (GPNC(C)) or Canadian Medical-Surgical Nursing certification

Skills Snapshot: Required vs. Asset

The non-negotiable technical bar is advanced clinical nursing proficiency in at least one of: geriatrics, hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, or complex respiratory support — all within the last five years. Paired with that, demonstrable adult teaching ability is essential from day one. Interpersonal and communication skills are weighted heavily, as the role requires influencing without direct line authority across multiple sites and disciplines. Change management and project capabilities meaningfully differentiate stronger applicants. Seniority is mid-to-senior: three years of focused acute or continuing care practice is the hard floor, with educational initiative and leadership capability valued above raw tenure.

Salary & Contract Details

Carewest has not published a salary figure for this posting. The role is classified as Non-Union Professional (PCN 10EDURN007), meaning pay follows Carewest's internal compensation band for non-union clinical educator positions rather than a collective agreement schedule. The contract runs to January 31, 2027 at full-time hours — 77.50 bi-weekly hours, FTE 1.00, on a days shift of 0800–1615. Candidates researching market context may find published Alberta Health Services clinical educator benchmarks a useful reference point; direct enquiry with Carewest's recruitment team during the interview process is the most reliable route to compensation clarity.

Location & Work Arrangement

This is a fully on-site position based at Carewest's Southport Education Services location in Calgary, AB. Inter-site travel across Carewest's 13 Calgary facilities is a standard part of the role, making a valid driver's licence and a reliable personal vehicle mandatory rather than optional. No remote or hybrid arrangement is indicated in the posting. Visa sponsorship and relocation assistance are not mentioned.

Frequently asked questions

Is this a permanent or temporary position?

This is a temporary full-time role with a defined term end date of January 31, 2027.

Which clinical specialty areas are most relevant for this role?

The posting requires at least 3 years of full-time experience within the past 5 years in at least one of the following: complex or life-threatening disease management, geriatrics, hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, or specialised respiratory support in adult populations.

Does the position require travel?

Yes. The primary base is Carewest's Southport Education Services site in Calgary, but the role involves travel between Carewest's multiple Calgary locations. A valid driver's licence and a reliable personal vehicle are listed as mandatory requirements, not preferences.

When does the application window close?

The competition closes on July 31, 2026.

Is a Master's Degree required to be considered?

No. A Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BScN) and current CARNA registration are the mandatory education requirements. A Master's Degree in a health-related discipline is listed as an asset that strengthens a candidacy but is not a condition of eligibility.

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