Come work as an Educator/Clinical Resource with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for an Educator with a Master's Degree in a health science discipline to join the Overdose Emergency Response Team in Vancouver, BC. Apply today to join our team!

A part of this role will support those working with the youth population and familiarity with their social, emotional, health and substance use related issues. This will include VCH partners along with potential community partners to create relationships and learning opportunities within the context of a patient and family-centred framework and continuum based care model. Partners will be working with youth with complex needs and concurrent disorders, therefore experience with principles of recovery in mental health and substance use will support development and implementation of educational resources.

As an Educator/Clinical Resource with Vancouver Coastal Health you will:

• Provide clinical education services including individual and group learning assessments, developing, implementing and evaluating clinical education programs and resources using specialized theory and knowledge of Primary Care, Mental Health and Substance Use, as well as teaching and learning principles and processes.
• Act as a clinical resource by providing consultation and clinical support to the interdisciplinary care team, other professionals and students.
• Consult, confer, and collaborate with multidisciplinary team members, physicians, educational resources and other health care professionals to achieve excellence in client-centred education and research and in promotion of continuous quality improvement, resolution of clinical education issues, and coordination of activities required for progressive educational and clinical practice programs.
• Take corrective action with respect to individual and group learning needs and role model evidence informed best practices to support staff in achieving best client outcomes through in the moment education.

Education & Experience

• Master’s degree in a related, health science discipline from a recognized program.
• Three (3) years’ recent, related experience working with clients with complex needs including primary care, mental health, and/or substance use, including one (1) years’ experience developing, implementing and/or delivering education services, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Valid BC Drivers License as local area travel requires the use of a vehicle.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of the principles of recovery in mental illness.
• Knowledge of the designated client population.
• Broad knowledge of the application of a Strengths-Based approach in MHSU and Primary Care.
• Broad knowledge of evidence-based practice as it relates to MHSU and Primary Care.
• Broad knowledge of therapeutic counselling theories, principles, and approaches.
• Knowledge of Psychosocial Rehabilitation methodology.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the principles, objectives, methods, techniques of education relevant to mental health care.
• Comprehensive knowledge of other health disciplines and their role in client care.
• Broad knowledge of research methodology and processes.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Trauma Informed Practice, Cultural Safety, Harm Reduction and Recovery Oriented Care.
• Ability to assess clients at risk and knowledge of appropriate acts; eg. Mental Health Act, Adult Guardianship, Public Health Act as it relates to the rights and obligations of clients and staff.
• Demonstrated ability to teach, demonstrate, facilitate and lead/coach.
• Demonstrated ability to use critical thinking in approach to teaching.
• Demonstrated ability to develop educational programs and material.
• Communicates effectively and in a culturally safe manner with client, caregivers and health care team, either one-on-one or in-groups.
• Demonstrated ability to function as an effective team member, leader, and facilitator.
• Demonstrated ability to provide leadership and work direction.
• Demonstrated ability to promote a creative learning environment.
• Demonstrated ability to establish workload priorities in collaboration with others.
• Demonstrated ability to provide effective consultation.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in collaboration with others.
• Physical ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position.

The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes. Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check.

As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.

WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?

VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and "going first" when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.

• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
• Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
• Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers

At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.

Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2024.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.


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Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.