Clinical Resources/Educator Nurse (Rpn/Rn) - Mental Health & Substance Use

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

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

As a Clinical Resource/Educator Nurse, you will

• Assess team learning needs by observing care provision and other activities.
• Evaluate the effectiveness and appropriateness of educational programs, activities and resources.
• Provide consultation and education to nursing staff, team members and students using advanced theory and knowledge of content area and teaching and learning principles/processes.
• 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.
• Assist the Director with related administrative activities.

Education & Experience

• Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
• Valid B.C. Driver’s License may be required as local area travel may require the use of a vehicle, and will be listed on the posting.
• Three (3) years’ recent related nursing experience in mental health and/or long term care education, as appropriate to the job, including one year’s related teaching experience and or group facilitation or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Knowledge & Abilities

• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Demonstrated skill in facilitating groups that include professionals/patient/clients and or patient/clients/family members.
• Comprehensive knowledge of evidence based nursing practice related to designated clinical area.
• Demonstrates ability to problem solve using sound judgment in applying critical thinking skills within safe limits of patient/client care.
• Comprehensive knowledge of nursing theory and practice within a client and family centered model of care.
• Knowledge of gerontology and geriatric psychiatry and nursing standards of the Canadian Gerontological Nursing Association and current practices in long term care, as applicable to the job.
• Demonstrated computer skills including the ability to effectively use computerized patient/client care information system.
• Demonstrated ability to use research and methodology in practice.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated ability to adjust to new or unexpected events and set priorities.
• Comprehensive knowledge of adult education principles, methods and tools.
• Demonstrated ability to teach, demonstrate, coach and facilitate.
• Demonstrated skill in CPR techniques.
• Demonstrated ability to provide leadership, work direction and consultation.
• Knowledge of the principles of recovery in mental illness, as applicable to the job.
• Demonstrated ability in conducting physical, mental, psychosocial/functional environmental assessments.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively deal with conflict resolutions.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and set priorities for care for a caseload of clients.
• Demonstrated skill in clinical techniques and the use of applicable equipment and supplies.
• Comprehensive knowledge of other health disciplines and their role in patient/client care.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate, negotiate and deal effectively with co-workers, physicians, other health care staff, clients and their families, and staff of outside agencies.
• Demonstrated 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 the current Public Health Orders (Long Term Care/Seniors Assisted Living Provincial Health Officer Order and the Health Sector Order), as of October 26, 2021, all employees working for Vancouver Coastal Health must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. Proof of vaccination status will be required.

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.

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

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential to our goals of creating a great place to work and delivering exceptional care. We acknowledge and accommodate unique differences and ensure special measures are in place so that all prospective and current employees are given an opportunity to succeed.

We are committed to building a representative workforce and encourage applications reflecting diversity of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization or ancestry, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.

Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2023.

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

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Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.