About 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 directly to the Manager, The Learning Institute for Health Care Providers, Interprofessional Practice and Learning, the Critical Care Paramedic Educator (CCPE) is responsible for the assessment, implementation, planning, and evaluating professional development learning experiences for paramedics participating in the Critical Care Paramedic Program; and assisting the Critical Care Paramedic Program Educator in curriculum development through the Learning Institute's provincial mandate. The Critical Care Paramedic Educator exhibits the knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors that align with the Interprofessional Practice and Learning Framework. This framework is grounded in theories of adult and concept based learning, practice development, fundamentals of care, and collaborative learning and practice.

The Critical Care Paramedic Educator has the primary responsibility to maintain and deliver educational programming for critical care paramedics and interprofessional programs using face-to-face, simulated and web based delivery methods, as well as at point of care education.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

• Grade 12 plus completion of a recognized Critical Care Paramedic Program required
• 3 years clinical experience within the past 5 years, relevant to the practice area required
• Licensed or eligible for registration with the College of Paramedics of Nova Scotia required
• Basic Cardiac Life Support and Advanced Cardiac Life Support required
• Training or education in Adult Learning required
• Training in curriculum development required
• Competency in ED specific skills including ITLS, casting and suturing, procedural sedation required
• Demonstrated experience in adult education theory and application.
• Recent evidence of leadership development and/or experience.
• Working knowledge of program development, implementation, and evaluation.
• Evidence of effective interpersonal and communication skills in varied contexts.
• Demonstrated initiative and innovative problem solving.
• Skilled in the facilitation of concept based learning, collaborative learning and practice development.
• Computer skills including, Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) and computer documentations systems.
• Skills and experience in promoting learning cultures that nurture equity, diversity and inclusivity with a focus on intersectional values, analysis, and actions, clinical humility, and the responsible use of power and privilege.
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Your Application

Successful Applicants are required to provide a Criminal Record Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search) to Human Resources before starting employment and assume any associated costs as a condition of employment.

PLEASE NOTE: Applicants will be screened on the above qualifications. Applicants must clearly demonstrate how they meet the knowledge and competencies in their cover letter and resume. Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application. Applicants will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or missing information.

Hours of Work

Salary Information

$40.69 hourly - $44.96 hourly
$46.54 hourly with 25 years' Paramedic experience