Clinical Nurse Educator

Fraser Health•Langley, WA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Fraser Health is seeking an experienced Clinical Nurse Educator to join the acute Surgical team at Langley Memorial Hospital. In accordance with British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives standards and Fraser Health’s mission and values, the educator applies evidence-informed practice and education theory to develop and deliver educational programs for staff and patients/clients/residents/families. The role evaluates educational outcomes and adjusts plans as needed, and contributes to research, policy, quality improvement, and risk management activities. Work may focus on a unit, hospital, program, or region and may require travel to multiple Fraser Health sites. The position requires current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with BCCNM, recent clinical experience in the designated area, and education and/or leadership experience. A valid BC driver’s license and access to a personal vehicle for business purposes are required as needed. The role also requires clinical expertise, the ability to develop and deliver effective learning activities, collaboration and coaching skills, and physical ability to perform the duties. The posted salary range is CAD $49.20–$67.08 per hour. Fraser Health lists benefits that include up to four weeks of vacation in the first year, employer-paid benefits, enrollment in a defined municipal pension plan, maternity top-up, and a TransLink pass subsidy; eligibility is based on employment status.

Requirements

Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
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.
Completion of postgraduate coursework and/or certification applicable to the designated clinical area.
Valid BC Driver’s License and access to a personal vehicle for business-related purposes, as required.
Clinical proficiency or expertise in the designated clinical area.
Ability to apply educational theories and evidence to teaching practices and establish educational priorities.
Ability to implement education in response to changing practices, including legislation and technology.
Ability to foster teaching and learning relationships, facilitate learning, and create effective learning environments.
Ability to collaborate with stakeholders to prepare appropriate learner environments.
Ability to develop and use practice assessment tools and develop and deliver teaching/learning modalities and materials that promote best practice.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to provide leadership and work direction in a coaching or mentoring role.
Ability to work independently in an organized and self-directed manner.
Ability to problem-solve and effectively manage conflict situations.
Ability to conceptualize education from a unit to regional focus.
Ability to operate related equipment.
Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Responsibilities

Determine education priorities with the Manager/Director and assess learning needs of individuals or groups.
Develop and revise educational programs based on clinical evidence, policy, literature, resources, and education theory.
Create supportive interprofessional learning environments and build effective relationships with learners.
Deliver learner-centered education to staff and patients/clients/residents/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, track attendance, and maintain statistics for reporting.
Evaluate program effectiveness, achievement of clinical objectives, and whether learning results in demonstrated best practices.
Deliver staff orientation, equipment and supply in-services, and other Fraser Health educational initiatives.
Arrange student clinical placements and mentorship for new staff in consultation with the Manager and with internal and external stakeholders.
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 patient/client/resident/family education concerning discharge planning, illness prevention, and health maintenance.
Participate in quality improvement and risk management, including evaluating practice changes, recommending alternatives, conducting safety audits, and implementing teaching and learning as needed.
Participate in research and special projects and promote staff awareness and involvement in research.
Collaborate with stakeholders and participate on designated professional or operational committees at unit, hospital, program, or regional levels.
Assist the Manager/Director with panel interviews, recommendations on staff selection, and feedback about budgetary resources as requested.
Assess clinical skill and performance, provide input, and coach staff toward 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.