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Job Title: Clinical Educator, Nursing (Seniors) Work Site: Lions Gate Hospital - North Vancouver Status: Regular Full-Time - Permanent (1.00 FTE) Start Date: As soon as possible Salary: $34.50 - $42.29 per hour Hours: 0800-1600 Reference#: 023727 JOB SUMMARY:Within the context of a client and family-centred care model and in accordance with College of Registered Nurses of British Columbia (CRNBC) standards of professional practice, Code of Ethics, and the established mission, vision, values, objectives and policies of the Vancouver Coastal Health Authority, North Shore/Coast Garibaldi Service Delivery Area provides complete clinical education services including coaching/mentoring, staff development, and planning, implementing and evaluating of clinical education programs using advanced theory and knowledge of content area and teaching and learning principles and processes. Consults, confers and collaborates with the Clinical Nurse Specialist, Seniors Program, and other clinical educators, as well as other members of the Seniors Program in the resolution of educational issues, introduction of evidence-based protocols, promotion of continuous quality improvement, and in coordinating activities required for each educational assignment. As a member of the Seniors Program interdisciplinary team, the incumbent participates in strategic planning and assists in achieving team goals and mission; measures performance and takes corrective action with respect to group learning needs.QUALIFICATIONS:Education & Experience Baccalaureate degree in Nursing, three years recent, related nursing experience relevant to gerontology, including two years experience in client education and/or group facilitation or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Current practicing registration with the College Registered Nurses of British Columbia (CRNBC).Knowledge & Abilities* Comprehensive knowledge of nursing science theory, and practice within a patient and family centred model of care.* Comprehensive knowledge of the CRNBC standards for Nursing Practice.* Comprehensive knowledge of clinical practice related to assigned clinical area.* Comprehensive skill and expertise in gerontological and residential care and issues.* Knowledge of hospital policies, procedures, and standards of care.* Knowledge of other health care disciplines and their role in patient care.* Comprehensive knowledge of adult education principles, methods and tools.* Demonstrated ability to teach, demonstrate, facilitate and coach. * Demonstrated ability to facilitate the development of critical thinking and clinical decision making skills in others.* Demonstrated ability to develop educational programs and material.* Demonstrated ability to effectively apply teaching/learning strategies that complement identified clinical and quality initiatives.* Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers, physicians, and other health care staff, either one-on-one or in groups.* Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.* Demonstrated ability to function as a team member, leader, and facilitator.* Demonstrated ability to provide leadership to customers and to enable an empowered and self-directed environment.* Demonstrated ability to establish workload priorities in collaboration with others.* Demonstrated ability to provide effective consultation.* Demonstrated ability to work independently and in collaboration with others.* Ability and skill to operate related equipment, and in techniques appropriate to assigned clinical area.* Physical ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position.* Basic computer literacy with word processing, spreadsheet and database skills, and various educational technologies.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.Short-listed candidates will be contacted; others will be kept in our database for future consideration.***Employees of VCH who apply to this posting using this site will be considered with other external candidates. Seniority will not apply.***Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.