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Clinical Educator

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Mid Level
Full-Time

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Vancouver, Canada

Temporary,Full-Time

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Nursing/Licensed Practical Nurse

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202161E

Date posted

07/30/2026

Job Summary

In accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values, and strategic directions of PHSA safety, including both patient and employee safety, is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at PHSA’s Agencies/Divisions/Services, and as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position. Working within the assigned clinical program, the Clinical Educator collaborates across programs, utilizes evidence-informed practice and education theory; promotes and models family centered care, supports the development of quality education activities; and delivers formal group or individual educational activities to staff that will achieve the most effective outcomes. Measures education plan success and amends plans accordingly. Participates in research, policy, quality improvement, and risk management activities. The Clinical Educator promotes education practices that are consistent with established policies, standards and strategic directions of BC Children’s Hospital, Sunny Hill Health Center for Children and the PHSA.

Duties/Accountabilities

Identifies, develops and implements customized learning plans, in collaboration with the Program Manager or delegate to meet individual learning needs of staff allowing a nurse to achieve the desired level of competency related to knowledge, skills, attitudes and clinical judgments. Provides direct clinical instruction to new and existing staff as required and facilitates learning by role modeling direct patient care skills and practices to staff in a classroom or at designated workstation, promoting skill development, observing staff while performing patient care, including documentation practices, and providing feedback to ensure care is provided according to program standards and clinical practice guidelines. Responsible for education development for designated clinical programs utilizing educational/curriculum theory and knowledge of specialized clinical practice to design, develop, implement and evaluate clinical education programs for team members in collaboration with the Program Manager and interdisciplinary team members; education programs including orientation/training programs for new team members, educational support programs, continuing education sessions, cross –program/site programs, and cross-cultural caring programs. Develops, reviews, and modifies learning resources and clinical practice reference documents for team members and using established educational standards, determining match between content and delivery method and providing feedback to all stakeholders to ensure resources are current, relevant, cost effective and coordinated. Facilitates learning by coaching and acting as a clinical resource and demonstrates expertise and leadership in nursing 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 patient care. Participates in the evaluation of the effectiveness of clinical education programs, activities and resources by analyzing learning outcomes using program/resource evaluation, learner behaviours, utilization statistics, and reviewing feedback to determine opportunities for quality improvement. Participates in quality improvement and risk management activities through methods such as evaluating affect of changes in patient care practice, generating recommendations for alternative approaches, provides education to staff as a result of Patient Safety & Learning System reports, and recommending changes to selected policies, procedures or protocols; drafts new and/or revised procedures, standards and criteria for the program in conjunction with the interdisciplinary team. Initiates strategies to improve patient care using principles of continuous quality improvement to promote delivery of high quality educational services. Monitors, evaluates, and makes recommendations regarding the purchase of equipment. Participates in groups as a clinical education resource person by providing input and suggestions related to education implications and group processes of new initiatives to ensure that clinical educational needs are addressed. Documents educational process and utilization statistics by maintaining database and records, and by providing written and verbal reports to demonstrate accountability and to continuously improve the quality of clinical education services. Provides consultation to staff regarding professional development, clinical education and/or career planning by maintaining interpersonal contact and observation, providing verbal and written feedback for the individual to continue competency development, meeting with team members on a one-to-one basis and recommending educational programs/resources and facilitating development of learning and/or professional growth plans with new staff. Contributes to yearly staff performance planning and review by auditing and assessing performance during orientation, probation, skills review and education and training sessions and communicates findings to the Clinical Nurse Coordinator and Program Manager. Participates in students' clinical experience by, coordinating student placements and preceptor assignments in collaboration with the Program Manager, Learning & Development and other team members. Participates in approved nursing and interdisciplinary research and special projects through methods such as identifying research topics/issues, promoting staff awareness and involvement in research activities, supporting evidence-based nursing practice and gathering and summarizing data to improve education and clinical effectiveness. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education, Training and Experience

Graduation from an approved School of Nursing with current practicing registration as an RN with the British Columbia College of Nursing Professionals (BCCNP). Three (3) years of recent related clinical experience in the designated clinical area, including one (1) year in an educational or leadership role, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Current certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).

Skills And Abilities

Sound knowledge of current practice approaches and “Best Practice” standards both in the delivery of pediatric nursing care and the provision of clinical education to professional nursing staff and others. Demonstrated ability to establish educational priorities to meet identified program, organization and learner needs. Demonstrated ability to plan, deliver and evaluate educational programs. Demonstrated ability apply principles of adult education, lifelong learning, and to apply educational theories and evidence to teaching practices. Demonstrated ability to assess individual and group learning needs, develop and deliver teaching/learning modalities and education materials that promote best practice. Demonstrated ability to prioritize and organize work independently. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Demonstrated ability to coach, teach, demonstrate, facilitate and lead. Demonstrated ability to foster effective teaching and learning relationships; facilitate learning and create effective learning environments; and provide effective consultation. Demonstrated ability to problem-solve, effectively deal with conflict situations, and to use critical thinking in approach to teaching. Demonstrated ability to provide leadership and work direction. Demonstrated ability to collaborate and work effectively as a member of an interdisciplinary/ interprofessional team. Able to operate related equipment (office and designated clinical area). Physical ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position.

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