Clinical Nurse Educator

Salary

The salary range for this position is CAD $49.20 - $67.08 / hour Job Summary

Join our team as a specialty-qualified Operating Room registered nurse (RN) and you may be eligible for a signing bonus up to $15,000 Apply now to speak to a recruiter about this incentive or

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We are currently looking for

Clinical Nurse Educator, Perioperative

to join us in a Regional

Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN)

educator capacity at Royal Columbian Hospital (RCH).

If you are an experienced speciality qualified trained Operating Room nurse who enjoys leading, educating and assessing nurses’ skills then this is just the position for you

This role is ideal for those who are enthusiastic & passionate about sharing their nursing knowledge with others

If you enjoy teaching, presenting and mentoring others… then apply now

Royal Columbian Hospital

Royal Columbian Hospital is conveniently located adjacent to the Sapperton SkyTrain station on the Expo Line1. This makes it easily accessible by public transit for both patients and staff.

Join us on an exciting project and make history. The

Royal Columbian Hospital Redevelopment Project

(RCHRP) is a multi-year, multi-phase project to increase the hospital's capacity, beds, and services. Read more here

RCHRP Phase Two

New Westminster

New Westminster is known for its stunning waterfront views along the Fraser River, located on the north side of the Fraser River bordering several municipalities in each direction (Burnaby, Coquitlam, Surrey, and Delta), making it the centre of the Greater Vancouver region.

Experience the exceptional benefits of working with us including: Comprehensive, 100% Employer-Paid Benefits: Enjoy peace of mind with full coverage. Generous Vacation Time: eligible employees can earn up to four weeks of vacation to recharge and relax. Benefit Portability: Seamlessly transfer your benefits from another HEABC employer. Immediate Pension Enrollment: Secure your future with a defined municipal pension plan from day one. Maternity Top-Up: Receive an 87% top-up during maternity leave. TransLink Pass Subsidy: Save on commuting costs with a 50% subsidy on TransLink passes Additional employee discounts and perks available

*Eligibility based on employment status

See the impact you can make for our nurses as an amazing Clinical Nurse Educator.

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Detailed Overview

In accordance with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) standards of practice and the Mission and Values of Fraser Health, the Clinical Nurse Educator utilizes evidence-informed practice and education theory to develop educational programs that will achieve the most effective outcomes, and deliver formal group or individual educational activities to staff and patients/clients/residents/families. Measures education plan success and amends plans accordingly. Participates in research, policy, quality improvement, and risk management activities. The Clinical Nurse Educator performs their duties with a unit, hospital, program and/or regional focus and may be required to work at multiple sites across Fraser Health. Responsibilities

Determines education priorities that meet clinical and learner needs, in collaboration with the Manager/Director; completes learning needs assessments of individuals or groups to assist in the determination of the educational requirements and their objectives. Develops and revises educational programs based on clinical evidence, policy (e.g. clinical decision support tools), literature and resources, and education theory. Creates supportive and interprofessional learning environments; utilizes education theory and builds strong professional relationships with learners in order to facilitate open communication. Delivers learner-centered education to individual or groups of staff and patients/clients/residents/families through methods such as conducting formal presentations, mentoring, coaching, facilitating groups, demonstrating, providing lectures, role modeling, and providing point-of-care education and on-the-spot teaching. Plans and schedules educational activities and maintains a system for tracking attendance; maintains statistics for reporting purposes. Evaluates education program effectiveness by measuring the outcomes, determining whether the clinical objectives have been achieved, and assessing whether learning has occurred that results in the demonstration of best practices. Delivers other educational programs such as staff orientation, equipment/supply in-services, and other related Fraser Health initiatives. Arranges clinical placements for students and mentorship for new staff in consultation with the Manager and in collaboration with both internal and external stakeholders.

Supports meaningful partnerships with the educational sector to foster learning. Collaborates with other practice leaders to provide leadership, consultation, and performance support to clinical staff, employed student nurses and students to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care. Supports staff to plan and carry out patient/client/resident/family education about discharge planning, illness prevention and health maintenance. Participates in quality improvement and risk management activities by methods such as evaluating effect of changes in practice, generating recommendations for alternative approaches to practices, conducting safety audits, and implementing teaching/learning when required. Participates in research and special projects; promotes staff awareness and involvement in research activities. Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders, participates on a variety of designated professional or operational committees at the unit, hospital, program and/or regional level. Assists the Manager/Director by attending panel interviews, providing recommendations on the selection of new staff, and providing feedback on optimal use of budgetary resources as requested. Assists the Manager/Director by assessing clinical skill and performance, providing related input, and coaching staff to help them achieve established clinical performance goals. Participates in the review, development, implementation and evaluation of evidence-informed clinical decisions support tools/policies. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM). Three (3) years of recent related clinical experience in the designated clinical area, including one (1) year of education and/or leadership experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Completion of post graduate course work and/or certification applicable to the designated clinical area. Valid BC Driver's License and access to personal vehicle for business-related purposes, as required.

Skills and Abilities

Clinical proficiency/expertise in the designated clinical area. Ability to apply educational theories and evidence to teaching practices. Ability to establish educational priorities to meet identified program, organization and learner needs. Ability to implement education based on changing practices e.g. legislation and technology. Ability to foster effective teaching and learning relationships. Ability to facilitate learning and create effective learning environments. Ability to collaborate with a variety of stakeholders in preparing appropriate learner environments. Ability to develop and utilize appropriate practice assessment tools. Ability to develop and deliver teaching/learning modalities and education materials that promote best practice. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Ability to provide leadership and work direction in a coaching/mentoring role. Ability to work independently in an organized and self directed manner. Ability to problem-solve and effectively deal with conflict situations. Ability to conceptualize education from a unit to regional focus. Ability to operate related equipment. Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

About Fraser Health

Fraser Health is the heart of health care for over two million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, Canada, on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations and is home to 32 First Nations within the Fraser Salish region.

People - those we care for and those who care for them - are at the heart of everything we do. Our hospital and community-based services are delivered by a team of 48,000+ staff, medical staff and volunteers.

We are committed to planetary health and value diversity in the work force. We strive to maintain an environment of respect, caring and trust. Fraser Health’s hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable and culturally safe manner.

Together, we are the heart of health care.

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