Clinic Nurse Educator, Okanagan Correctional Centre

Job ID 2419254_pl355 Date posted 06/18/2024

Clinic Nurse Educator

BC Mental Health & Substance Use Services

Oliver, BC

Correctional Health Services (CHS) is a province-wide, specialized program providing care for clients who are incarcerated in one of BC’s 10 provincial correctional facilities. We believe everyone deserves a chance to access healthcare treatments and heal, and CHS offers a non-judgemental place to help make that happen. Check out what it means to be apart of the CHS team . Please indicate in your cover letter why you are interested in joining our team at Okanagan Correctional Centre (OCC)

What you’ll do

Assess individual and group learning needs in collaboration with the senior leadership team, Manager/s and designated personnel and analyzing data such as staff competency assessments and growth plans, practice changes, and quality improvement indicators to determine specific educational requirements. In collaboration with the manager/assistant manager, support the development of individual growth plans to address identified learning needs by coordinating the development and implementation process with the Manager/s and designated personnel and ensuring there is a growth plan for staff members as required. May monitor progress against the growth plan and update 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 senior leadership team, Manager/s 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 across all disciplines where appropriate, 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 team members to determine times, frequency, and duration to ensure effective use of resources; maintain records and identifiy/schedule team member attendance at update sessions. Provide direct instruction to new and existing staff as required and facilitates learning by role modeling to staff in a classroom or at designated workstation, promoting skill development, observing staff while performing client care and providing feedback to ensure care is provided according to program standards and clinical practice guidelines. Facilitate learning by acting as a clinical resource and demonstrates expertise and leadership in nursing and clinical practice through methods such as reviewing literature and developments in technology and equipment, consulting with community experts, evaluating clinical practice systems/standards, identifying new theories/trends/education programs, developing new/revised standards and presenting educational sessions based upon specialized body of knowledge to enhance quality client care.

What you bring

Qualifications

Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse or a Registered Psychiatric Nurse with the British Columbia College or Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM). Three (3) years’ recent related experience in primary care or acute medical-surgical experience, including one (1) year experience developing, implementing and/or delivering education services, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Travel throughout the Province to all CHS locations requires the use of personal vehicle. Valid BC Driver’s License.

Skills & Knowledge

Working knowledge of community health nursing theory including mental health and addictions. Comprehensive knowledge of nursing theory and practice within a client and family centered model of care. Broad knowledge of BCCNM 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. 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 the use of equipment and in techniques appropriate to designated clinical area. Demonstrated skill in CPR techniques. Basic computer literacy to operate a computerized client care information system. 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 of settler colonialism on Indigenous Peoples and familiarity with addressing Indigenous-specific anti-racism, anti-racism and Indigenous Cultural Safety and foundational documents and legislative commitments (The Declaration Act, the Declaration Action Plan, TRC, IPS, Remembering Keegan, 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’s why we’re focused on your care too – offering health, wellness, development programs to support you – at work and at home.

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.

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

(BCMHSUS) cares for people with complex mental health and substance use challenges.

BCMHSUS is part of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA).

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 – Be compassionate – Dare to innovate – Cultivate partnerships – Serve with purpose.

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PHSA and BCMHSUS is committed to equity in our hiring and employment practices. With learning and compassion, we are addressing existing inequities and barriers throughout our systems. PHSA is seeking to create a diverse workforce and to establish an inclusive and culturally safe environment. We invite applications and enquiries from all people, particularly those belonging to the historically, systemically, and/or persistently marginalized groups identified under the Human Rights Code.

One of PHSA’s North Star priorities is to eradicate Indigenous-specific racism, which includes dismantling barriers to health care employment at every level. We welcome Indigenous individuals to apply and/or contact the Sanya'kula Team (Indigenous Recruitment & Employee Experience) for support at .

Indigenous-specific anti-racism initiatives are rooted in addressing the unique forms of discrimination, historical and ongoing injustices, and marginalization faced by Indigenous peoples. These initiatives align with an Indigenous rights-based approach, recognizing the inherent rights and self-determination of Indigenous communities. PHSA must uphold legislative obligations and provincial commitments found in the foundational documents such as including Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan and Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study.

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