Regional Clinical Educator (Rn)

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

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) with a Master's Degree in Nursing to join the Professional Practice team in Vancouver General Hospital. Apply today to join our team!

As the Regional Clinical Educator you will

• Partner with Managers, Clinical Educators, and regional education leads to ensure the overall success of educational program implementation and delivery across the organization, and reviews and monitors policies, procedures, and standards relating to educational activities.
• Lead and be responsible for the coordination and delivery of the Clinical Educator educational programs for the designated area of the organization, develops program initiatives, and implements a substantive evaluation process to ensure appropriate learning needs are met.
• Be positive, professional and informed role model across the organization and with peers in the industry, and demonstrates nimble and creative approaches to education in their own teaching practice.
• Coach Clinical Educators to achieve both teaching and staff performance excellence.
• Be responsible for the overall success of the Clinical Education program implementation and sustainability across VCH, and reviews and monitors policies, procedures, and/or guidelines relating to education activities.
• 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.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing.
• 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.
• Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
• Strong facilitation, conflict management and resolution skills that include three (3) years supervisory leadership experience or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• 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.
• Experience using a variety of software applications including presentation, word processing, spreadsheet and databases.

Knowledge & Abilities

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

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.

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

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.