Instructor

Your Opportunity: Assisted Living Alberta (ALA) is committed to Enhancing Care in the Community by supporting people to remain healthy, well, & independent in their homes & communities. Edmonton Zone Continuing Care (CCEZ) delivers services through five core program areas: Home Living (HCC Types 1 & 2), Supportive Living (CCH Type B), Facility Living (CCH Type A), Palliative & End of Life Care, CHOICE & Adult Day Programs & Transition Services. The Instructor is a member of the ALA Continuing Care (CC) Education & Practice Development team in Edmonton Zone. This role is responsible for planning, coordinating, implementing, & evaluating CC orientation & education. Education delivered through this position supports the clinical practice of frontline CC staff & is developed in collaboration with operational partners across CCEZ. Plan, develop, deliver, maintain, and evaluate orientation and education for frontline, administrative, & out-of-scope staff across CCEZ. Collaborate with program areas to identify cross-continuum knowledge gaps & design education that promotes clinical competence & closes those gaps. Partner with provincial & CCEZ stakeholders to plan and implement education related to policy, procedure, protocol, clinical practice, & technology changes that support best practice and quality improvement. Foster leadership & mentorship by supporting educators, clinical nurse educators, professional practice leads, clinical quality consultants, & frontline staff to enhance learning related to CC & program initiatives. Provide timely, responsive education to address emerging priorities & learning needs across frontline CC clinicians. Adhere to a professional Code of Ethics & AHS policies/procedures. As a Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse, the Instructor is accountable for nursing practice in accordance with their regulatory College. Description: As an Instructor, you will be an expert practitioner and key educator in support of both nursing staff and the multi-disciplinary clinical team. You will take a leadership role in the planning, coordination, implementation and evaluation of education for nursing staff including orientation, compulsory and continuing education, and clinical development. You will collaborate with management and internal partners to promote standards of clinical, educational and evidence informed practice. You will play a key role in providing safe, quality patient and family centered care while reflecting the shared vision and values of AHS. Transition Company: Assisted Living Alberta Classification: Instructor Union: United Nurses of Alberta Unit and Program: Education & Practice Development, Shared Services Primary Location: Seventh Street Plaza Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: At or Out of (UNA only) FTE: 0.70 Posting End Date: 27-AUG-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits Date Available: 14-SEP-2026 Temporary End Date: 25-MAY-2027 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 12 Shifts per cycle: 40 Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends Days Off: As Per Rotation Minimum Salary: $48.76 Maximum Salary: $66.74 Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required Required Qualifications: Completion of an accredited nursing education program. Active or eligible for registration and practice permit with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA). Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP) certification. Additional Required Qualifications: Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing or Baccalaureate Degree in Psychiatric Nursing. Minimum of five years of recent Continuing Care experience. Experience as a facilitator or instructor with demonstrated knowledge of adult learning principles. Valid Alberta driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle for work-related travel. Demonstrated strong communication, written, and organizational skills. Proven leadership abilities, including effective collaboration with diverse stakeholders. Ability to design, develop, and deliver educational materials. Meets or exceeds Continuing Care clinical practice standards across programs. Demonstrated ability to evaluate clinical performance, assess staff learning needs, and plan appropriate education strategies. Physical demands include frequent lifting, pulling, pushing, moving equipment, prolonged standing& sitting, & carrying supply bags weighing approximately 35–50 lbs. Ability to work flexible/extended hours as required. Preferred Qualifications: Experience as a case manager, Professional Practice Lead, or Instructor in a Continuing Care setting. Strengths include capacity building approaches that support clinical decision making, project and change management experience, and use of data to drive quality improvement. Technical proficiency with tech and education tools such as Connect Care, Microsoft Office, Teams, SharePoint, PowerPoint, Excel, Visio, and Zoom is beneficial. Extensive wound care/edema management is an asset.

The Instructor is responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating orientation and continuing education for frontline and administrative staff within Continuing Care. The role involves collaborating with stakeholders to close knowledge gaps and promoting evidence-informed clinical practice standards.

Candidates must be a Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse with a Baccalaureate degree and at least five years of recent Continuing Care experience. Required certifications include BCLS-HCP and a valid Alberta driver's license with access to a reliable vehicle.

• LeadershipPreferred
• Microsoft OfficePreferred
• Project managementPreferred

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• Clinical Education
• Adult Learning Principles
• Curriculum Development
• Nursing Practice
• Leadership
• Stakeholder Collaboration
• Clinical Competence Assessment
• Case Management
• Project Management
• Change Management
• Wound Care
• Edema Management
• Connect Care
• Microsoft Office
• Quality Improvement
• Mentorship

• Healthcare
• Education
• Management & Leadership
• Social Services

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

5+ years

Apply by

Sep 17, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Mid-Senior level