Come work as a Clinical Trainer with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) at the Safety Education team in Vancouver, BC! Apply now to join the team! 

The Clinical Trainer provides training to staff at various organization sites through the delivery of Workplace Violence Prevention (WVP) training programs and activities. Participates, in consultation and collaboration with Managers/Coordinators, various unit leadership teams and other relevant stakeholders, in the development and coordination of standardized clinical support and training programs to assist the knowledge transfer of WVP strategies into daily clinical practice. Assists in the setting of priorities, planning, organizing and coordinating training activities to support individual and group learning needs and jointly supports the attainment of project goals and missions. Practices in accordance with the standards of professional practice and code of ethics as outlined by the department as well as the vision and values of the organization.

Education & Experience

• Degree in Education, or relevant Health Sciences Professional degree, plus two (2) years’ recent, related experience in training and/or group facilitation, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Current practicing registration with applicable provincial College as applicable.
• Valid B.C. Driver’s License may be required as local area travel may require the use of a vehicle.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Broad knowledge of applicable Professional Practice ethics and standards of practice.
• Broad knowledge of teaching principles, methods and tools.
• Broad knowledge of other health care disciplines and their role in patient care.
• Demonstrated ability to teach, demonstrate, facilitate and coach.
• Demonstrated ability to support the development of curriculum, objectives and learning materials.
• Demonstrated ability to use research methods, techniques and/or sources of information.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate verbally clearly, objectively and effectively, listen to and understand ideas and information presented in groups and one-on-one.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate information and ideas clearly, and concisely, in writing; read and understand information presented in writing.
• Critical thinking and problem solving skills and the ability to evaluate information against a set of standards.
• Demonstrated ability to establish workload priorities independently and in collaboration with others.
• Demonstrated ability to provide effective consultation to a variety of customers.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in collaboration with others including the ability to show sensitivity, tact, and professionalism.
• Demonstrated intermediate to advanced computer literacy with email, word processing and presentation applications.
• Demonstrated ability to operate related equipment.
• 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
• 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.