Clinical Educator RN - Regional Perioperative Program
Clinical Educator RN - Regional Perioperative Program
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Come work as a Clinical Educator with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!
Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Registered Nurse with a Masters Degree to join the Specialty Education team at Vancouver General Hospital and various regional VCH sites. Apply today to join our team!
As a Clinical Educator at VCH you will:
- Participate in the design and development of course materials and processes to promote continuous quality improvement.
- Apply and facilitate the educational process using principles of adult learning and competency based education in all educational activities.
- Utilize specialized nursing knowledge and expertise in General Surgery Gynecology/ Obstetrics Urology Ear/Nose/Throat Surgery Plastic Surgery Ophthalmology Vascular Surgery Neurosurgery Orthopedic Surgery and Thoracic Surgery to guide students in the provision of safe care in the clinical Perioperative area.
- Consult and collaborate with interdisciplinary team members and educators to coordinate activities and experiences to ensure a positive learning environment.
- Evaluate student progress and resolves difficult clinical situations.
- Prepare interactive lecture sessions observing supporting and guiding students in clinical setting acting as a resource for students evaluating student progress acting as a liaison between the training program and hospital personnel maintaining training records and manuals and participating in direct patient care as necessary.
Qualifications
Education & Experience
- Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
- Five 5 years recent related Perioperative nursing experience in a broad range of surgical specialties such as General Surgery Gynecology/Obstetrics Urology Ear/Nose/Throat Surgery Plastic Surgery Ophthalmology Vascular Surgery Neurosurgery Orthopaedic Surgery and Thoracic Surgery including one 1 years related teaching experience as well as experience mentoring and preceptoring facilitating group processes and team building and experience in orientation/education program design development implementation and evaluation or an equivalent combination of education training and experience.
- Masters in Adult Education preferred.
- Local area travel may be required.
Knowledge Skills & Abilities
- Broad knowledge of nursing science theory and practice within a patient/family centred care model.
- Broad knowledge of educational theory.
- Comprehensive knowledge of BCCNM standards for nursing practice.
- Comprehensive knowledge of clinical practice related to Perioperative nursing.
- Broad knowledge of hospital policies procedures and standards of care.
- Broad knowledge of other health care disciplines and their role in patient care.
- Broad knowledge of research methodology and processes.
- Demonstrated ability to function as an effective team member leader facilitator mentor and preceptor.
- Demonstrated ability to teach demonstrate facilitate and coach.
- Demonstrated ability to develop educational programs and material.
- Demonstrated ability to promote a creative learning environment.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and nonverbally with students other members of the interdisciplinary team patient and families either oneonone and ingroups.
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex learning situations.
- Demonstrated ability to promote a creative learning environment.
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize collaborate and consult with others in an effective and respectful way.
- 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 Perioperative nursing.
- 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.
- Demonstrated computer skills including the ability to effectively use wordprocessing spreadsheet.
Closing Statement
The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes.
As per Ministry of Health policy all health care workers working in publiclyfunded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.
WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH
VCH is a world class innovator in medical care research and teaching delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH we embrace thinking boldly taking smart risks and going first when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.
- Comprehensive health benefits package including MSP extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
- Grow your career with employerpaid training and leadership development opportunities
- Wellness supports including counselling critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
- Awardwinning recognition programs to honour staff medical staff and volunteers
- Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff
At Vancouver Coastal Health our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices diverse teams and inclusive environments which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equitydeserving communities including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.
Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canadas Top 100 Employers in 2025.
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for this posting.
***Employees of VCH must apply online via the Internal Career Portal on CareerHub you are currently viewing the External Career Portal. Refer to the site for instructions on how to view internal job postings and how to apply as an employee. Current VCH employees who apply to this posting using this external site will be considered as an external candidate. Seniority will not apply.***
Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.
Employment Type
Full-Time
