
Clinical Educator, Nursing (RN) - Emergency
- Vancouver, BC
- Temporary
- Full-time
- Provide education services including individual and group learning assessments, planning, implementing and evaluating education programs and resources using specialized theory and knowledge of emergency care and adult learning principles.
- Coordinate education program delivery and related activities required for progressive educational programs and consult, confer, and collaborate with Manager, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Clinical Resource Nurses, Patient Services Coordinator/Team Leader, Clinical Education team and other Educators, as well as other members of the Emergency team in the promotion of continuous quality improvement and resolution of educational issues.
- Take corrective action with respect to individual and group learning needs.
- Participate in team strategic planning and assists in achieving team goals and mission by identifying trends and opportunities, setting priorities and providing input/recommendations.
- Act as an educational resource for nurses and other health care providers and the community via in-services and presentations using specialized knowledge and skills in the care of clients requiring emergency services.
- Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
- Three (3) years' recent, related experience in emergency nursing, including one year's related teaching experience 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 of nursing science theory and practice within a patient/family centred care model.
- Knowledge of the standards of practice established by the BCCNM.
- Knowledge of hospital policies, procedures and standards of care.
- Knowledge of other health care disciplines and their role in patient care.
- Knowledge of evidence based nursing practice in the care of clients and families in need of emergency care.
- Demonstrated ability to teach, demonstrate, facilitate and lead.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver 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 use of equipment and techniques appropriate to treatment of clients requiring emergency care.
- 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 patient care.
- Demonstrated skill in CPR techniques.
- Broad knowledge of research methodology and processes.
- Basic computer literacy to operate a computerized patient care information system.
- 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