Canada West Veterinary Specialists is an exciting multi-disciplinary specialty referral practice with a dedicated 24-hour ERCC service. We hold a unique designation as one of the only verified Veterinary Trauma Centers in Western Canada, designated per the Veterinary Committee on Trauma (VetCOT). We have 7 specialty departments, including Oncology, Neurology, Diagnostic Imaging, Surgery, and Internal Medicine, with added services including Rehabilitation Therapy and an in-house lab.
With a team of over 180 staff members, we are a group of dedicated and diverse individuals passionate about working together to provide the best patient care and highest client satisfaction.
JOIN US? Although a busy hospital we take pride in our staff and focus on providing a safe and fun place to build a career.
BENEFITS
- We grow together with our monthly in-house Continuing Education presentations
- Subsidized extended health benefits
- Sick days
- Uniform allowance per year
- Wellness Spending account per year
- RRSP matching program
- We provide employer paid Pet insurance that insures up to 2 pets
- Rewards and recognition program to recognize our staff’s hard work and contributions to our success
- We believe in your well-being and provide a company sponsored Employee Assistance Program (EAP) enabling access to caring professionals that can help access support related to fitness, physical health and mental well-being programs
- We have fun together with our hospital sponsored social events like; having Food Trucks visit us onsite, Halloween pumpkin carving contests, Annual Christmas Party, Pub Nights, etc.
POSITION SUMMARY
Delivers educational activities to staff by teaching, facilitating groups, mentoring, and conducting formal presentations, demonstrations, and lectures. In collaboration with members of the interprofessional team, develops, implements, and revises orientation and professional development programs for staff based on pre-identified learning needs, health outcomes, regional priorities, current theory/research, and education program effectiveness to ensure that the assigned professional practice initiative's objectives are met. Role models professional practice to staff and students based on the application of theories, concepts, and principles to promote quality practice environments.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop and implement orientation and professional development programs for staff (technicians and assistants) by methods such as completing learning needs assessments of an individual trainee and/or clinical area and determining educational requirements. Revises education programs based on pre-identified learning needs, patient/client outcomes, standards of practice, and introduction of new skills/procedures. Evaluates the effectiveness of programs to ensure educational program objectives are met and to determine opportunities for quality improvement
- In collaboration with the interprofessional team, deliver educational activities to staff by methods such as teaching, facilitating groups, mentoring, and conducting formal presentations, demonstrations, and lectures. Arranges sessions in collaboration with staff to determine time, frequency, and duration to ensure effective use of resources. Maintains records and schedules staff into sessions as appropriate
- Role models best practice, clinical concepts, and skills to staff/student. Provides information based on application of theories, concepts, and principles reflective of Professional Practice approaches and educator competencies. Supports excellence in patient care
- Participates in quality improvement and risk management activities related to the assigned initiatives by evaluating the effect of the education programs and generating recommendations for alternative educational approaches
- In collaboration with the education team, reviews selected policies, procedures, and protocols; provides feedback and recommendations for evidence-based revisions
- Facilitates the resolution of practice concerns and advocates for the goals and objectives of the assigned initiative including reviewing relevant client care documentation with the intent to promote improvements to patient and family-centered care and efficient and safe practice.
- Consult with internal and external partners guided by evidence to ensure educational content is evidence-based and reflects current best practices
- Performs other related duties as required
QUALIFICATIONS
- Graduate of an accredited program for Veterinary Technologists
- Three years of recent related experience, including at least one year of training and educational program development experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Demonstrated instructional skills in small, medium, and large groups
- Demonstrated ability to teach and facilitate learning of staff and/or student
- Demonstrated knowledge of adult learning
- Demonstrated ability to develop, implement, design, and revise education programs
- Demonstrated ability to provide leadership and work direction in a coaching/mentoring role
- Demonstrated ability to role model
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a member of an interdisciplinary team
- Demonstrated ability in project planning
- Demonstrated ability to problem solve and effectively deal with conflict situations
- Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work in a continuously changing environment
- Demonstrated ability to deal with and promote change
- Demonstrated ability to operate related equipment, including relevant word processing/spreadsheet/presentation software, educational technologies, and learning management platforms
- Physical ability to perform the duties of the job
HOURS OF WORK
- 4, 10-hour shifts per week
- As we are a 24/7 facility, flexibility in adjustment of work hours may be required to accommodate training needs including the occasional evening or weekend.
We thank all applicants for their interest in Canada West Veterinary Specialists, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $32.00-$40.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
