Come work as a Licensed Practical Nurse Educator with Vancouver Coastal Health!

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Licensed Practical Nurse Educator to join the Nursing Administration team at Sechelt Hospital. Apply to join our team today!

As a Licensed Practical Nurse Educator, you will:

• Work closely with stable or predictable acute, chronic and palliative populations within the acute care setting and within the context of the vision and values of the organization.
• Works collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team utilizing evidence-informed practice and education theory to provide onboarding and educational programs that will achieve the most effective outcomes in the context of workplace learning.
• Work with health care partners and key collaborators to ensure overall understanding of regional initiatives communicates progress and facilitate site-specific programs in meeting standards and overall goals.
• Provide education services including individual or group educational activities to LPNs and/or other designated staff, measure education program success and amend plans accordingly.
• Participate in research, policy, quality improvement and risk management activities.
• Perform duties within a program and/or regional focus and may be required to work at multiple sites across Vancouver Coastal Health.

ABOUT SECHELT, BC

Sechelt is located on the traditional territories of the shíshálh (Sechelt) Nation and is approximately 50 km northwest of Vancouver. It is accessible from the mainland by a 40-minute ferry trip between Horseshoe Bay and Langdale, followed by a 25-minute drive along Highway 101, also know as the Sunshine Coast Highway. This charming seaside community is know for its natural beauty and is a popular destination for outdoor activities including sightseeing, boating, diving, camping, and mountain biking. There are also several municipal parks, plenty of eateries, locally owned shops, boutiques and galleries, and a golf course. Imagine a lifestyle where you are only a short walk or bike ride to work, you go home for lunch and you are home again in time for an activity or go for a hike AND watch the sunset - all before dinner. That is what Sechelt has to offer you!

ABOUT SECHELT HOSPITAL

Sechelt Hospital is an acute care, 46-bed facility located in Sechelt, British Columbia and serves over 30,000+ residents of the Lower Sunshine Coast. Sechelt Hospital provides a full range of services to the community, including Emergency care, Renal program-community dialysis units, Mental Health and Substance Use Services, surgical services, birthing for low-risk pregnancies and imaging services.

Education & Experience

• Current practicing registration as a Licensed Practical Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
• Three (3) years’ recent related clinical experience in Acute Care, including one (1) year teaching and/or leadership experience Completion of Vancouver Coastal Health Educator Pathway 1 or preceptorship experience preferred, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Valid BC Driver's License and access to personal vehicle for business related purposes.

Skills and Abilities:

• Clinical proficiency/expertise in the designated clinical area.
• Comprehensive knowledge of other health care disciplines and their role in client and family care.
• Demonstrated ability to provide leadership and coach team members to promote an efficient and effective team based environment.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems efficiently and be resourceful.
• Demonstrated ability to adjust communication to suit the recipient and/or situation within a complex community environment.
• Ability to provide constructive feedback and work collaboratively in partnership with learners.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in collaboration/consultation with others.
• Demonstrated proficiency in word processing, database skills and computer literacy to operate a computerized client and scheduling information system.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Ability to apply educational theories and evidence to teaching practices.
• Ability to establish educational priorities to meet identified program, organization and learner needs.
• Ability to facilitate learning and create effective learning environments.
• Ability to deliver teaching/learning modalities and education materials that promote evidence-informed practice.
• Ability to problem-solve and effectively deal with conflict situations.
• 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 in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) technique.
• Ability to operate related equipment including applicable software applications.

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):

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 BC’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2025.

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


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Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.