Come work as a Clinical Educator with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Registered Nurse to join the team as a Clinical Educator in Vancouver, BC.  Apply today to join our team!

As a Clinical Educator with Vancouver Coastal Health you will:

• Work within a client and family model of care with acute, chronic and palliative populations within the community and within the context of a team-based model of care in collaboration with Primary Care, and members of the Primary Care Network (PCN) Interdisciplinary team.
• Develop and maintain partnerships within integrated community program services and the PCN in accordance with the local PCN delivery model as co-designed by the PCN Partners (local Division of Family Practice, VCH Community of Care and First Nations Partners).
• Provide support and clinical education to PCN teams in multiple locations using specialized theory and knowledge as well as teaching and learning principles and processes.
• Consult, confer and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team members, clinical educators, the Program Manager, and Professional Practice in the promotion of continuous quality improvement related to resolution of clinical issues, educational programming, and in coordination of activities required for progressive clinical learning.
• Take appropriate action with respect to individual and group learning needs.
• Participate in strategic planning as required.
• Assists in achieving interdisciplinary team goals.
• Act as a resource for nurses and other health care providers in the community using consultation, in-services and presentations using specialized knowledge of theory and skills.

Education & Experience

• Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
• Three (3) years recent community health nursing practice, including one (1) year related teaching experience in client education and/or group facilitation, demonstrated knowledge and skills in adult learning and adult education principles, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Completion of the Vancouver Coastal Health Educator Pathway Program is preferred. 
• Valid BC driver’s license and personal vehicle required.
• Longitudinal care, Chronic Disease Management, and Certified Practice experience as an asset.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Comprehensive knowledge of community nursing theory and practice with a population health approach.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) Standards for Nursing Practice.
• Comprehensive knowledge of evidence based nursing practice related to Community Health and Health education.
• Broad knowledge of adult HIV and other risk population issues.
• Comprehensive knowledge of other health care disciplines and their role in client care.
• Broad knowledge of research process and methodology.
• Broad knowledge of prenatal and pediatric population care needs.
• Broad knowledge of chronic disease management and approaches to self-care.
• Broad knowledge of harm reduction, Trauma Informed approaches and Indigenous Cultural Safety to client care
• Demonstrated ability to provide leadership and work direction.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and present educational programs and materials.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate with, and collaborate effectively with, co-workers, physicians, other health care staff, clients and their families, and outside agencies.
• Demonstrated ability to adjust to new or unexpected events.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize and prioritize work.
• Demonstrated ability to deal with and/or guide others in resolution of conflict issues.
• Demonstrated skill in the use of medical equipment and supplies appropriate to Community Health.
• Demonstrated skill in techniques appropriate to Health Education.
• Demonstrated skill in CPR techniques.
• Demonstrated physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Basic computer literacy to operate a computerized client care information system.
• Demonstrated ability to access computerized multi-media resources for education.
• Demonstrated ability to organize, analyze and problem solve.
• Ability to operate related equipment.

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.

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
• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff

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.


***Employees of VCH must apply online via the Internal Career Portal on CareerHub, you are currently viewing the External Career Portal. Refer to the https://my.vch.ca/working-here/job-postings site for instructions on how to view internal job postings and how to apply as an employee. Current VCH employees who apply to this posting using this external site will be considered as an external candidate. Seniority will not apply.***

Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.