Clinical Nurse Educator – Kamloops Regional Correctional Centre (KRCC), Kamloops, BC - Correctional Health Services

• Assess individual and group learning needs in collaboration with the Manager and designated personnel by observing activities, discussing clinical issues with the team members and/or clients/families, and analyzing data such as staff competency assessments and growth plans, practice changes, and quality improvement indicators to determine specific educational requirements.
• Participate in the development of individual growth plans to address identified learning needs by coordinating the development and implementation process with the Manager and designated personnel and ensuring there is a growth plan for each staff member. Monitor progress against the growth plan and updates on a yearly basis to support staff’s ability for achievement. Implement teaching/learning strategies that are congruent with the determined growth/learning plans.
• Utilize educational/curriculum theory and knowledge of specialized nursing and clinical practice to design, develop, implement, and evaluate clinical education programs for team members and/or clients/families in collaboration with the Manager and interdisciplinary team members; education programs include orientation/training programs for new team members, educational support programs, continuing education sessions and cross-cultural caring programs.
• Support 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 and/or clients/families and to ensure the achievement of specialized practitioners within the program/team.
• Develop, review, and modify learning resources for team members and/or clients/families using established educational standards, determining match between content and delivery method and providing feedback to other developers to ensure resources are current, relevant, cost effective and coordinated.
• Utilize a variety of teaching/learning strategies to support clinical education activities with individuals and groups including facilitating groups, coaching, mentoring, conducting formal/informal presentations and demonstrations, coordinating introduction of new skills/procedures, arranging, and providing in-service sessions and using educational technology and self-directed learning methods to implement planned programs. Facilitate scheduling of education sessions by collaborating with clients/families and/or team members to determine times, frequency, and duration to ensure effective use of resources; maintain records and identify/schedule team member attendance at update sessions.

• 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).
• Three (3) years’ recent, related mental health and addictions experience including one (1) year experience developing, implementing and/or delivering education services, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Valid BC Driver’s License. Local area travel requires the use of personal vehicle.

• Comprehensive knowledge of nursing theory and practice within a client and family centered model of care.
• Broad knowledge of BCCNP Standards for Nursing/Psychiatric Nursing Practice.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.).

• 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.

Provincial Health Services Authority