Nurse Educator, Long-Term Care
About The Position
Reporting to the Resident Care Manager and Professional Practice Consultant, the Nurse Educator serves as a key education resource for nursing and clinical staff in Long‑Term Care, integrating the core principles of patient‑ and family‑centred care, including respect, dignity, information sharing, participation, and collaboration. The Nurse Educator is responsible for designing and delivering educational programs, developing individualized and group learning plans, and evaluating the effectiveness of both formal and informal training initiatives for nursing staff. The ideal candidate brings demonstrated experience in continuous quality improvement, resolving clinical education challenges, and coordinating progressive, evidence‑informed educational and clinical practice programs that support excellence in resident care. Minimum Nurse-to-Patient Ratio Minimum Nurse-to-Patient Ratios (mNPR) set the minimum number of nurses required to safely care for patients on a given unit. Developed in partnership with the Ministry of Health, the BC Nurses' Union (BCNU), and health organizations across British Columbia, mNPR provides a consistent and transparent approach to staffing that supports safe nursing practice and high-quality patient care. At Providence Health Care (PHC), our approach to implementing mNPR reflects our commitment to person-centred, socially just, compassionate care and our dedication to Indigenous cultural safety. Guided by our mission and values - Spirituality, Integrity, Stewardship, Trust, Excellence, and Respect - PHC is working collaboratively across all departments to ensure mNPR is thoughtfully adapted to the unique needs of each clinical program and specialty area. This tailored, values-driven implementation aligns with our commitment to compassionate, innovative, and patient-centred care and positions PHC to meet the evolving health needs of our patients, residents, families, and communities.
Requirements
- Registration with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant
- Three (3) years recent related nursing experience in the designated clinical area of specialty
- One year of experience (or training) in areas such as teaching, leadership, mentoring and preceptoring, facilitating group processes, team building, orientation/education program design, development, implementation and evaluation.
- Demonstrated knowledge and ability to perform Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) procedures appropriate for the area of service
- Ability to teach, coach, provide clinical guidance, and serve as a role model for conflict resolution.
- Experience with identifying learning needs, creating educational programs, and developing resource and instructional materials grounded in adult‑learning principles.
- Ability to lead groups effectively and collaborate within interdisciplinary teams.
- Strong verbal and written communication, analytical thinking, independent prioritization, and organized work habits.
- Ability to operate required equipment (including computers)
Nice To Haves
- Educator Pathway education is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Evaluates individual and group educational requirements through observation, discussion, and analysis of competency data and quality indicators.
- Designs, implements, and evaluates formal and informal learning programs in collaboration with clinical leaders.
- Coaches and mentors staff and preceptors, creates individualized growth plans, and reports progress to leadership.
- Acts as a clinical resource, applies diverse teaching strategies, and adjusts learning plans based on staff progress.
- Maintains current, peer‑reviewed, best‑practice educational materials and collaborates with other educators to ensure quality and relevance.
- Participates in student clinical experiences and coordinates preceptor assignments with leadership.
- Assists teams in resolving ethical and conflict situations using advanced communication and educational strategies.
- Reviews and recommends updates to policies, participates in research, quality improvement, and risk‑management initiatives, and integrates research findings into practice.
- Contributes to hospital‑wide committees, develops cross‑unit educational programs, and teaches multidisciplinary team members.
- Documents educational activities, maintains databases, provides reports, and advises on space, equipment, and staffing needs.
Benefits
- A competitive Salary: $49.20-63.47 CAD
- Growth opportunities: We welcome individuals at all stages of their career, offering opportunities for professional development and growth.
- Inclusive Culture: We respect the diversity, dignity and interdependence of all persons. We value the cultural richness that our diverse workforce brings to the care of our equally diverse population of patients and residents.
- Comprehensive Benefits Package: Including dental, vision, life insurance as well as pension.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
