Job Description

Nurse Educator, Professional Practice & Policy Office

Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA)

Vancouver BC

The Nurse Educator provides education services including individual and group learning workshops to nursing staff, allied health staff across PHSA programs, and professional practice. The Nurse Educator focuses on the development of education strategy to support new graduates, students, employed students, and internationally hired staff across PHSA. The role utilizes educational/curriculum theory and knowledge of generalized nursing practice to design, develop, implement and evaluate education programs and resources, teaching and learning principles and processes. The Nurse Educator consults, confers, and collaborates with program and team members as well as other Educators in promotion of continuous quality improvement, resolution of education issues, and coordination of activities required for progressive educational programs in the context of workplace learning.

What you\xe2\x80\x99ll do

• Develops, implements and evaluates education programs in collaboration with program leadership; education programs include orientation/training programs for new graduates, educational support programs, continuing education sessions and Educator Pathway.
• Facilitates scheduling of education sessions by collaborating with team members to determine times, frequency, and duration to ensure effective use of resources; maintains records and identifies/schedules team member attendance at update sessions.
• Prepares and facilitates interactive learning sessions to support and guide nursing graduates and other designated groups.
• Supports preceptors/preceptees, mentors/mentees and clinical programs using teaching and learning principles and a program planning and evaluation process to meet the identified educational needs of staff.
• Develops, reviews and modifies learning resources such as new grad workshops, checklists and reference documents using established educational standards, ensuring content reflects the most up-to-date, peer reviewed, evidence-based best practice. Strives to match content and delivery method.
• Provides feedback to other developers to ensure resources are current, relevant, cost effective and coordinated. Initiates strategies to improve program content and delivery.

What you bring

• Graduation from an approved School of Nursing with current practicing registration as an RN or RPN with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
• Two (2) years\xe2\x80\x99 recent, related education experience and/or experience developing, implementing and/or delivering education services, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Valid BC Driver\xe2\x80\x99s License. Local area travel requires the use of personal vehicle.

You also have demonstrated:

• Comprehensive knowledge of nursing theory and practice within a client and family centered model of care.
• Broad knowledge of BCCNM Standards for Nursing.
• Comprehensive knowledge of adult education principles, methods and tools.
• Comprehensive knowledge of other health disciplines and their role in patient/client care.
• Broad knowledge of research methodology and processes.
• Awareness of and commitment to learning and understanding the Truth & Reconciliation Commission\xe2\x80\x99s 94 Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight Report (2020), BC\'s Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), and other related reports.
• 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).
• As a strong asset for consideration, we are looking for our successful candidate to have: 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\xe2\x80\x99s why we\xe2\x80\x99re focused on your care too \xe2\x80\x93 offering health, wellness, development programs to support you \xe2\x80\x93 at work and at home.

• Join one of BC\xe2\x80\x99s largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations \xe2\x80\x93 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\xe2\x80\x99yas 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
Wage: $47.77 to $61.62 per hour
Location: 1333 W Broadway, Vancouver, BC V6H 1G9

Applications will be accepted until position is filled.
Hours of work: Monday-Friday; 0830-1630

Requisition number: 158022E

As per the current Public Health Order, full vaccination against COVID-19 is a condition of employment with PHSA as of October 26, 2021.

What we do

The Provincial Health Services Authority ( ) 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 \xe2\x80\x93

Be compassionate \xe2\x80\x93 Dare to innovate \xe2\x80\x93 Cultivate partnerships \xe2\x80\x93 Serve with purpose.

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PHSA is 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.

ATTN: PHSA Employees:

To be considered as a PHSA employee (internal applicant) for this position, you must apply online via your internal profile at

Please note the internal job posting will no longer be accessible after the expiry date of January 7, 2024. If the internal job posting has expired, please contact the Internal Jobs Help Desk and advise that you would like to be considered as a late internal applicant for this position. Please do not apply for the external job posting.

If you have not registered your internal profile, a password is required to log in for the first time. To obtain your password, please contact the Internal Jobs Help Desk at 604-875-7264 or 1-855-875-7264. Please note regular business hours are Monday \xe2\x80\x93 Friday (excluding stats), 8:30am to 4:30pm. For inquiries outside of regular business hours, please email the Internal Jobs Help Desk at and a Help Desk Representative will contact you the next business day.

Labor Agreement Nurses\' Bargaining Association
Requisition # 158022E-2410622
Work Site 1333 West Broadway, Vancouver, BC V6H 1G9
Job Type Regular, Full-Time
Salary/Rate $47.77 - $61.62 / Hour
FTE 1.00
Hours of Work 0830-1630
Work Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Expiry Date 02-Feb-2024

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