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

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Regional Clinical Educator to join the Professional Practice Admin Richmond team. Apply today to join our team!

Practices within the context of a client and family centred care model, and in accordance with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) standards of practice and Code of Ethics for registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses as well as the vision and values of the organization.

As a Regional Clinical Educator with Vancouver Coastal Health you will:

• Be responsible for supporting the department’s vision of ‘Leading Learning, Partnering for Potential’, and through the lens of the Education philosophy, utilizing evidence informed education theory to inform programming and practice standards.
• Be responsible for the overall success of the Clinical Education program implementation and sustainability across VCH, and review and monitor policies, procedures, and/or guidelines relating to education activities.
• Lead and is responsible for the coordination and delivery of the Clinical Educator educational programs for the designated area of the organization, develop program initiatives, and implement a substantive evaluation process to ensure appropriate learning needs are met.
• Administer, promote and oversee the ongoing development of Clinical Educators to promote quality learning environments across the organization to support the education needs of clinical staff.
• Coach Clinical Educators to achieve both teaching and staff performance excellence.
• Partner with Managers, Clinical Educators, and regional education leads to ensure the overall success of educational program implementation and delivery across the organization, and review and monitor policies, procedures, and standards relating to educational activities.
• Be a positive, professional and informed role model across the organization and with peers in the industry, and demonstrate nimble and creative approaches to education in their own teaching practice.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing.
• Master’s Degree in either Nursing or Education preferred.
• Five (5) years’ recent, related progressive nursing education experience in a complex health care environment and experience in education program planning and delivery.
• Strong facilitation, conflict management and resolution skills that include three (3) years supervisory leadership experience or equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Experience using a variety of software applications including presentation, word processing, spreadsheet and databases.
• Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
• Valid BC Driver’s license may be required as local area travel requires the use of a personal vehicle for which mileage reimbursement will be paid in accordance with the collective agreement.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Demonstrated knowledge of adult learning principles and practices.
• Knowledge of program evaluation approaches and outcome measurement.
• Demonstrated experience in curriculum development and delivery.
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to function as a strong leader, motivator, coach/mentor and as a strong team member.
• Proven conflict resolution skills.
• Demonstrated use of nursing process – assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation.
• Excellent group facilitator, demonstrates flexibility and collaboration.
• Demonstrated competency with various computer applications, information sources, and innovative education delivery methods (i.e. twitter, Clickers, simulations, YouTube, Skype, etc.)
• Physical ability to perform the duties 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.

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.


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Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.