Job Description

Come work as a Clinical Educator with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)! Relocation Assistance and Staff housing may be available.

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Registered Nurse (RN) to join Sechelt Hospital team as a Clinical Educator in Sechelt, BC. Apply today to join our team!

As a Clinical Educator with Vancouver Coastal Health you will:

• Provide clinical education services including individual and group learning assessments and opportunities.
• Develop, implement and evaluate clinical education programs and resources using specialized theory and knowledge of generalized and specialized clinical practice as well as teaching and learning principles and processes.
• Consult, confer and collaborate with educators and clinical program and team members in promotion of continuous quality improvement, resolution of clinical education issues and coordination of activities required for progressive educational and clinical practice programs.
• Take corrective action with respect to individual and group learning needs.

ABOUT SECHELT, BC

Sechelt is located on the traditional territories of the sh\xc3\xadsh\xc3\xa1lh (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!

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
• Three years\xe2\x80\x99 recent, related nursing experience (relevant to the designated clinical area), including one year\'s related teaching experience and/or group facilitation or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Valid BC Driver\xe2\x80\x99s License. Local area travel requires use of a personal vehicle for which mileage will be reimbursed.

Knowledge & Abillities

• Broad knowledge of nursing science theory, and practice within a client/family centred care model.
• Broad knowledge of the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) standards of practice for nursing.
• Broad knowledge of other health care disciplines and their role in client care.
• Comprehensive knowledge of clinical practice related to treatment and care of the designated client population.
• Broad knowledge of policies, procedures, and standards of care.
• Broad knowledge of research methodology and processes.
• Demonstrated ability to teach, demonstrate, facilitate and lead.
• Demonstrated ability to use critical thinking in approach to teaching.
• Demonstrated ability to develop educational programs and material.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with co-workers, physicians, other health care staff and clients and their families, either one-on-one and in-groups.
• Demonstrated ability to function as an effective team member, leader, and facilitator.
• Demonstrated ability to provide leadership and work direction.
• Demonstrated ability to promote a creative learning environment.
• Demonstrated ability to establish workload priorities in collaboration with others.
• Demonstrated ability to provide effective consultation.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in collaboration with others.
• Physical ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position.
• Skill in the use of equipment and in techniques appropriate to designated clinical area.
• Demonstrated ability to deal with and/or guide others in resolution of conflict issues.
• Demonstrated ability to function effectively and efficiently in emergency situations and guide others in order to deliver quality client care.
• Demonstrated skill in CPR techniques.
• Basic computer literacy to operate a computerized client care information system.

Closing Statement

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, as of October 5, 2023, all employees working for Vancouver Coastal Health must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or have received a single dose of the most-recent, updated COVID-19 vaccine. 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.

• 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

Equity, diversity, 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.

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