Clinic Nurse Educator, Clinical Prevention Services, STI Clinic

BC Centre for Disease Control

Vancouver, BC

Are you ready to make a difference? The BC Centre for Disease Control, a dynamic Provincial Health Services Authority program, seeks passionate individuals to join us in providing provincial and national leadership in disease surveillance, detection, treatment, prevention, and consultation.

At our core, we aim to cultivate vibrant communities where everyone can achieve optimal health and well-being\xe2\x80\x94right where they live, work, learn, and play.

If you\'re driven by the desire to create positive change and contribute to healthier communities, this is the opportunity you\'ve been waiting for! Apply now to join our innovative team and make a difference that matters.

What you\'ll do

Identify, analyze, and use relevant and valid information including research findings in the development of educational curriculum.
Participate in a collaborative manner to assist in the design and delivery of educational initiatives of other educational programs within Clinical Prevention Services and agency including Aboriginal Programs, Outreach, Hepatitis and the STI and TB Clinics.
Promote nursing standards including the quality of documentation by modelling quality practice, encouraging dialogue about practice, monitoring practice to identify learning needs and, accordingly, teaching, coaching and guiding staff as they increase their knowledge and skills.
Facilitate competence development with staff and student nurses by planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating general and program specific nursing orientation and continuing education programs.
Develop and adapt educational programs and materials in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team and according to needs and priorities of the clinical program.
Promotes the education of clients by acting as a clinical and educational resource, role model and mentor to nurses and other health care professionals. Provides information and clinical consultation to community based health care providers regarding evidence based practices.
Coordinates the clinical placement of nursing students within the program to ensure effective utilization of clinical resources. Works collaboratively with visiting nursing faculty and with preceptors within the program to facilitate productive and quality learning experiences for students.

What you bring

Graduation from an approved School of Nursing with current practicing registration as an RN with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
Two (2) years of experience in curriculum design and delivery and clinical nursing practice education, and one (1) year of experience in nursing practice specific to the prevention and treatment of STI, Hepatitis, TB and/or HIV pre- and post-test counselling.
British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) Certified Practice in Reproductive Health and completion of course work and/or certification applicable to the designated clinical area including STI certification for STI Services.

You will also have

Ability to travel throughout the province of British Columbia.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
Demonstrated ability to teach, facilitate and coach in online, clinical, and workshop settings. Demonstrated ability to develop and present educational programs and materials.
Demonstrated ability to access appropriate literature databases and undertake literature searches.
Demonstrated ability to establish workload priorities, plan and organize work, and to work within time-sensitive projects.
Demonstrated leadership in facilitating group work with multiple individuals and programs.
Demonstrated ability to adjust to new or unexpected events, deal effectively with conflict situations, and to problem solve.
Demonstrated ability to operate related equipment.
Demonstrated computer skills including competence with Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, Outlook, and Internet Explorer, and to access computerized multi-media resources for education.
Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
Commitment to upholding the shared responsibility of creating lasting and meaningful reconciliation in Canada as per TRC (2015) and BC\'s Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019).
Knowledge of social, economic, political and historical realities impacting indigenous communities and familiarity with Indigenous Cultural Safety and anti-racism and accompanying reports (BC DRIPA, TRC, etc.).

What we bring

Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future. That\'s why we\'re focused on your care too - offering health, wellness, development programs to support you - at work and at home.

Join one of BC\'s largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations - offering vast opportunities for growth, development, and recognition programs that honour the commitment and contribution of all employees.
Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San\'yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles.
Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources.
Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position).
Access to WorkPerks, a premium discount program offering a wide range of local and national discounts on electronics, entertainment, dining, travel, wellness, apparel, and more.

Job Type: Regular, Full-Time (1.0 FTE)

Wage: $49.20 to $63.47 per hour

Location: 655 West 12th Avenue, Vancouver BC, V5Z 4R4

Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

Hours of Work: Monday to Friday; 08:00-16:00/08:30-16:30

Requisition # 160315E

What we do

The BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) is dedicated to preventing and controlling communicable diseases and promoting environmental health for the province of BC.

BCCDC is part of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA).

The Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) plans, manages and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province. Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people - Be compassionate - Dare to innovate - Cultivate partnerships - Serve with purpose.

Learn more about PHSA and our programs: jobs.phsa.ca/programs-and-services

PHSA and BCCDC are committed to employment equity, encouraging all qualified individuals to apply. We recognize that our ability to provide the best care for our diverse patient populations relies on a rich diversity of skills, knowledge, background and experience, and value a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment.

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