Clinical Resources/Educator Nurse (RN/RPN), Raven Song Community MHSU
Top Benefits
About the role
Job Summary
Come work as a Mental Health Nurse with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)! Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Clinical Resources/Educator Nurse (RN/RPN) to join the Ravensong Mental Health & Substance Use team working in Vancouver, BC. Apply today to join our team!
As a Clinical Resource/Educator Nurse, you will:
- Assess team learning needs by observing care provision and other activities.
- Provide consultation and education to nursing staff, team members and students using advanced theory and knowledge of content area and teaching and learning principles/processes.
- Evaluate the effectiveness and appropriateness of educational programs, activities and resources.
- Consult, confer, and collaborate with multidisciplinary team members, physicians, educational resources and other health care professionals to achieve excellence in client-centred education and research.
- Assist the Director with related administrative activities.
Qualifications
Education & Experience
- Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
- Three (3) years’ recent related nursing experience in mental health and/or long term care education, as appropriate to the job, including one year’s related teaching experience and or group facilitation or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
- Local area travel requires the use of personal vehicle. Valid BC Drivers License.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Knowledge of the principles of recovery in mental illness, as applicable to the job.
- Knowledge of gerontology and geriatric psychiatry and nursing standards of the Canadian Gerontological Nursing Association and current practices in long term care, as applicable to the job.
- Comprehensive knowledge of nursing theory and practice within a client and family centered model of care.
- Comprehensive knowledge of evidence based nursing practice related to designated clinical area.
- Comprehensive knowledge of adult education principles, methods and tools.
- Comprehensive knowledge of other health disciplines and their role in patient/client care.
- Demonstrates ability to problem solve using sound judgment in applying critical thinking skills within safe limits of patient/client care.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and set priorities for care for a caseload of clients.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
- Demonstrated ability to use research and methodology in practice.
- Demonstrated ability to provide leadership, work direction and consultation.
- Demonstrated skill in facilitating groups that include professionals/patient/clients and or patient/clients/family members.
- Demonstrated ability to teach, demonstrate, coach and facilitate.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate, negotiate and deal effectively with co-workers, physicians, other health care staff, clients and their families, and staff of outside agencies.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively deal with conflict resolutions.
- Demonstrated ability to adjust to new or unexpected events and set priorities.
- Demonstrated ability in conducting physical, mental, psychosocial/functional environmental assessments.
- Demonstrated skill in clinical techniques and the use of applicable equipment and supplies.
- Demonstrated skill in CPR techniques.
- Demonstrated computer skills including the ability to effectively use computerized patient/client care information system.
- Ability to operate related equipment.
- Demonstrated physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
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 publicly-funded 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.
About Vancouver Coastal Health
Join a team connected by collaboration, support and most importantly, the goal of providing quality patient care. We value career growth with employer-supported training, encourage a culture where everyone’s voice is heard and strive to create a supportive team environment. To learn more, visit vch.ca/careers
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/VCHhealthcare/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/VCHhealthcare YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@VCHhealthcare Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/vchhealthcare/
Clinical Resources/Educator Nurse (RN/RPN), Raven Song Community MHSU
Top Benefits
About the role
Job Summary
Come work as a Mental Health Nurse with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)! Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Clinical Resources/Educator Nurse (RN/RPN) to join the Ravensong Mental Health & Substance Use team working in Vancouver, BC. Apply today to join our team!
As a Clinical Resource/Educator Nurse, you will:
- Assess team learning needs by observing care provision and other activities.
- Provide consultation and education to nursing staff, team members and students using advanced theory and knowledge of content area and teaching and learning principles/processes.
- Evaluate the effectiveness and appropriateness of educational programs, activities and resources.
- Consult, confer, and collaborate with multidisciplinary team members, physicians, educational resources and other health care professionals to achieve excellence in client-centred education and research.
- Assist the Director with related administrative activities.
Qualifications
Education & Experience
- Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
- Three (3) years’ recent related nursing experience in mental health and/or long term care education, as appropriate to the job, including one year’s related teaching experience and or group facilitation or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
- Local area travel requires the use of personal vehicle. Valid BC Drivers License.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Knowledge of the principles of recovery in mental illness, as applicable to the job.
- Knowledge of gerontology and geriatric psychiatry and nursing standards of the Canadian Gerontological Nursing Association and current practices in long term care, as applicable to the job.
- Comprehensive knowledge of nursing theory and practice within a client and family centered model of care.
- Comprehensive knowledge of evidence based nursing practice related to designated clinical area.
- Comprehensive knowledge of adult education principles, methods and tools.
- Comprehensive knowledge of other health disciplines and their role in patient/client care.
- Demonstrates ability to problem solve using sound judgment in applying critical thinking skills within safe limits of patient/client care.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and set priorities for care for a caseload of clients.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
- Demonstrated ability to use research and methodology in practice.
- Demonstrated ability to provide leadership, work direction and consultation.
- Demonstrated skill in facilitating groups that include professionals/patient/clients and or patient/clients/family members.
- Demonstrated ability to teach, demonstrate, coach and facilitate.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate, negotiate and deal effectively with co-workers, physicians, other health care staff, clients and their families, and staff of outside agencies.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively deal with conflict resolutions.
- Demonstrated ability to adjust to new or unexpected events and set priorities.
- Demonstrated ability in conducting physical, mental, psychosocial/functional environmental assessments.
- Demonstrated skill in clinical techniques and the use of applicable equipment and supplies.
- Demonstrated skill in CPR techniques.
- Demonstrated computer skills including the ability to effectively use computerized patient/client care information system.
- Ability to operate related equipment.
- Demonstrated physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
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 publicly-funded 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.
About Vancouver Coastal Health
Join a team connected by collaboration, support and most importantly, the goal of providing quality patient care. We value career growth with employer-supported training, encourage a culture where everyone’s voice is heard and strive to create a supportive team environment. To learn more, visit vch.ca/careers
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/VCHhealthcare/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/VCHhealthcare YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@VCHhealthcare Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/vchhealthcare/