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Clinical Educator (RN) - Nursing - Critical… at Vancouver… · Sechelt
Job Description
Clinical Educator (RN) - Nursing - Critical Care
minimum Nurse to Patient Ratios (mNPRs)
Salary Details
Job Summary
Come work as a Clinical Educator with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) on the Intensive Care Unit at Sechelt Hospital in Sechelt BC. Apply now to join our team!
Practices in accordance with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) standards of professional practice and Code of Ethics, and the established mission, vision, values, objectives and policies of the organization. Provides clinical education services, including individual and group learning assessments, planning, implementing and evaluating education programs and resources using specialized theory and knowledge of critical care and adult education principles. Coordinates education program delivery and related activities required for progressive educational programs, training and staff development. Consults, confers, and collaborates with program team, Clinical Education team, and other Educators in the promotion of continuous quality improvement related to educational programming, resolution of clinical education issues; takes corrective action with respect to individual and group learning needs.
As a member of the Critical Care interdisciplinary team and Clinical Education team, the incumbent participates in strategic planning and assists in achieving team goals and mission by identifying trends and opportunities, setting priorities, consulting and providing input/recommendations, especially as they relate to education. Acts as a resource for nurses and other health care providers in the Hospital and the community via consultation, inservices and presentations using specialized knowledge of theory and skills in critical care clinical practice; provides direct client care as necessary.
Qualifications
Education & Experience
- Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
- Three (3) years' recent, related nursing experience in a tertiary-level critical care environment, including one year's experience in clinical teaching and/or group facilitation or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
- Valid BC Driver's License required.
- Local area travel may require use of own vehicle.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Broad knowledge of nursing science theory, and practice within a patient centred care model.
- Comprehensive knowledge of critical care nursing practice.
- Broad knowledge of hospital policies, procedures, and standards of care.
- Broad knowledge of the standards of practice and guidelines for clinical practitioners established by the BCCNP.
- Demonstrated knowledge of other health care disciplines and their role in patient care.
- Demonstrated ability to teach, demonstrate, facilitate and coach.
- Demonstrated ability to use critical thinking in approach to teaching.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver educational programs and material.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate with, and deal effectively with co-workers, physicians, other health care staff and patients and their families, either one-on-one and in groups.
- Demonstrated ability to function as a team member, leader, and facilitator.
- Demonstrated ability to provide leadership to customers.
- 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.
- 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.
- Physical ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position.
- Skill in the use of equipment, and in techniques appropriate to critical care nursing practice.
- Basic computer literacy to operate a computerized patient 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 Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.
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
At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.
Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, BC’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2026.
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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