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Fraser Health

Public health authority operating hospitals

Clinical Nurse Educator - Long Term Care & Assisted Living

Corporate & Technical TrainingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeBurnaby, BC, CanadaCA$49.20 - CA$67.08 /hr

About the Job

Requirements

  • Hold current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse and/or Registered Psychiatric Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives.
  • Have three years of recent related clinical experience in the designated clinical area, including one year of education and/or leadership experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
  • Complete postgraduate coursework and/or certification applicable to the designated clinical area.
  • Hold a valid British Columbia driver's license and have access to a personal vehicle for business-related purposes, as required.
  • Demonstrate clinical proficiency or expertise in the designated clinical area.
  • Apply educational theories and evidence to teaching practices.
  • Establish educational priorities to meet identified program, organization, and learner needs.
  • Implement education based on changing practices, including legislation and technology.
  • Foster effective teaching and learning relationships, facilitate learning, and create effective learning environments.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to prepare appropriate learner environments.
  • Develop and use appropriate practice assessment tools and develop and deliver teaching and learning modalities and education materials that promote best practice.
  • Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
  • Provide leadership and work direction in a coaching and mentoring role.
  • Work independently in an organized and self-directed manner, problem-solve, and effectively deal with conflict situations.
  • Conceptualize education from a unit to regional focus, operate related equipment, and perform the physical duties of the position.

Responsibilities

  • Determine education priorities in collaboration with the Manager or Director, and complete learning needs assessments of individuals or groups to determine educational requirements and objectives.
  • Develop and revise educational programs based on clinical evidence, policy, literature and resources, and education theory.
  • Create supportive and interprofessional learning environments and build professional relationships with learners to facilitate open communication.
  • Deliver learner-centered education to staff and patients, clients, residents, and families through presentations, mentoring, coaching, group facilitation, demonstrations, lectures, role modeling, point-of-care education, and on-the-spot teaching.
  • Plan and schedule educational activities, maintain an attendance-tracking system, and maintain statistics for reporting.
  • Evaluate education program effectiveness by measuring outcomes, determining whether clinical objectives have been achieved, and assessing whether learning has resulted in demonstrated best practices.
  • Deliver staff orientation, equipment and supply in-services, and other related Fraser Health initiatives.
  • Arrange student clinical placements and mentorship for new staff in consultation with the Manager and with internal and external stakeholders, and support partnerships with the educational sector.
  • Collaborate with practice leaders to provide leadership, consultation, and performance support to clinical staff, employed student nurses, and students in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care.
  • Support staff in planning and carrying out patient, client, resident, and family education about discharge planning, illness prevention, and health maintenance.
  • Participate in quality improvement and risk management activities, including evaluating the effects of practice changes, recommending alternative approaches, conducting safety audits, and implementing teaching and learning when required.
  • Participate in research and special projects and promote staff awareness and involvement in research activities.
  • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders and participate on designated professional or operational committees at the unit, hospital, program, and/or regional level.
  • Assist the Manager or Director by attending panel interviews, recommending new staff selections, and providing feedback on optimal use of budgetary resources as requested.
  • Assist the Manager or Director by assessing clinical skill and performance, providing related input, and coaching staff to achieve established clinical performance goals.
  • Participate in reviewing, developing, implementing, and evaluating evidence-informed clinical decision support tools and policies.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.

About the Company

Fraser Health

Public health authority operating hospitals

Fraser Health is a Canadian health authority that provides health services to about 1.8 million people in British Columbia. It operates 12 hospitals, including major trauma centers, as well as outpatient care and surgery centers, and offers services in residential care, public health, home health, and mental health. It employs more than 40,000 staff, medical staff, and volunteers who coordinate care across hospitals, clinics, and community settings to ensure patients receive the right care at the right time. Its goal is to keep communities healthy by delivering accessible, high-quality care and by creating good workplaces for its employees and volunteers.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Grant
Total funding
$20K
Headquarters
Surrey, Canada
Founded
2001

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