Identify, develop, and implement customized learning plans in collaboration with the Program Manager (or delegate) to meet individual staff learning needs and competency targets.
Provide direct clinical instruction to new and existing staff in classroom or designated workstation settings.
Facilitate learning by role modeling direct patient care skills and practices.
Observe staff while performing patient care, including documentation practices, and provide feedback aligned with program standards and clinical practice guidelines.
Develop, design, implement, and evaluate clinical education programs for designated clinical programs in collaboration with the Program Manager and interdisciplinary team members.
Support orientation/training for new team members, continuing education sessions, cross-program/site programs, and cross-cultural caring programs.
Develop, review, and modify learning resources and clinical practice reference documents to ensure they are current, relevant, cost effective, and coordinated.
Facilitate learning by coaching and acting as a clinical resource; demonstrate expertise and leadership through reviewing literature and developments in technology/equipment, consulting community experts, evaluating clinical practice systems/standards, and developing/revising standards.
Present educational sessions based on specialized nursing knowledge to enhance quality patient care.
Participate in evaluating the effectiveness of clinical education programs, activities, and resources using learning outcomes, learner behaviors, utilization statistics, and feedback to identify quality improvement opportunities
Requirements summary
Graduation from an approved School of Nursing with current practicing RN registration with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
Three (3) years of recent related clinical experience in the designated clinical area, including one (1) year in an educational or leadership role (or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience).
Current certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
Demonstrated knowledge of the historic and ongoing impacts of settler colonialism and systemic racism on Indigenous Peoples, including commitment to identifying, challenging, and eradicating Indigenous-specific racism and discrimination impacting equity-deserving groups.
Demonstrated knowledge of legislative obligations and provincial commitments in BCCH contexts (e.g., TRC Calls to Action, In Plain Sight, BC Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act, UNDRIP, Remembering Keegan, BC Human Rights Code, Anti-racism Data Act) and how they intersect across the health care system.
Core competency in Indigenous Cultural Safety and Humility, including creating an environment of belonging and providing patient-centred care that respects Indigenous ways of knowing and healing.
Sound knowledge of pediatric nursing best practices and clinical education delivery.
Ability to plan, deliver, and evaluate educational programs; apply adult education principles and educational theories/evidence; assess learning needs and develop teaching/learning modalities and education materials
Graduation from an approved School of NursingCurrent practicing registration as an RN with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM)Adult education principlesIndigenous Cultural Safety and HumilityAnti-racism education and trainingUnderstanding of settler colonialism impacts and systemic racismClinical education program developmentLearning plan developmentCoaching and role modelingClinical instruction and direct patient care skillsObserving staff and providing feedbackDocumentation practices instructionCurriculum/educational theory applicationProgram and resource evaluationAnalyzing learning outcomes and utilization statistics
Job description
Clinical Educator, Dental Clinic BC Children’s Hospital Vancouver, BC A first in Canada: minimum Nurse to Patient Ratios (mNPRs) are being introduced in B.C.! The Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA), alongside B.C.'s other regional health authorities, is implementing mNPRs as a transformative staffing initiative that aims to improve the working environment of nurses in order to provide better quality care to our patients. Learn more at jobs.phsa.ca/mnpr. What you’ll do
Identify, develop and implement 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. Provide 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.
Develop, review, and modify 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.
Facilitate 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.
Participate 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. What you bring
Benefits
Municipal pension plan
Comprehensive benefits package
WorkPerks discount program
Psychological health & safety programs
Holistic wellness resources
Annual statutory holidays (13)
Generous vacation entitlement and accrual
Professional development opportunities (2,000+ in-house courses)
Remote work friendly employer with flexible work options (eligibility may vary)
Developing and updating learning resources and reference documents
Literature review and staying current with technology/equipment
Consulting with community experts
Presenting educational sessions
Leadership in nursing practice
Equity, Diversity, Inclusion (DEI) principles
Knowledge of legislative obligations and provincial commitments in BCCH contexts
Qualifications
Graduation from an approved School of Nursing with current practicing registration as an RN with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
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).
Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of the historic and ongoing impacts of settler colonialism and systemic racism on Indigenous Peoples within social and health contexts. This includes understanding how these factors contribute to current health disparities and barriers to care. Show a clear commitment to identifying, challenging, and eradicating Indigenous-specific racism and all forms of discrimination impacting equity-deserving groups within healthcare settings. This involves recognizing personal biases, institutional barriers, engaging in anti-racism education and training and advocating for systemic change.
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of legislative obligations and provincial commitments within BCCH contexts found in the foundational documents including Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan and Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study, BC Human Rights Code, Anti-racism Data Act and how they intersect across the health care system. Core Competencies
Brings an understanding of the Indigenous specific racism and the broader systemic racism that exists in the colonial health care structure, and has demonstrated leadership in breaking down barriers and ensuring an environment of belonging. Embed Indigenous Cultural Safety and Humility into all aspects of work. This means creating an environment where Indigenous patients feel respected, valued, and understood. Foster trust through respectful communication, active listening, and honoring equity-deserving people's perspectives on health and wellness. Commit to ongoing education and training on Indigenous health issues, cultural safety, and DEI principles. Participate in workshops, cultural immersion experiences, and continuous professional development to stay informed and responsive to equity-deserving groups. Provide patient-centred care that respects Indigenous ways of knowing and healing, respects BIPOC experiences and world views ensuring that care plans are culturally relevant and holistic.
Knowledge of social, economic, political and historical realities of settler colonialism on Indigenous Peoples and familiarity with addressing Indigenous-specific anti-racism, anti-racism and Indigenous Cultural Safety and foundational documents and legislative commitments (The Declaration Act, the Declaration Action Plan, TRC, IPS, Remembering Keegan, etc.). Skills & Knowledge
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.
Demonstrates a commitment to beginning and continuing their personal learning journey related to Indigenous-specific racism and dismantling systems of oppression, as well as addressing racism more broadly. Shows willingness to articulate and share their learning experiences to contribute to a culture of motivation and inspiration among peers.
Demonstrates foundational knowledge of the social, economic, and political realities of settler-colonialism and its impacts on Indigenous peoples and equity-deserving groups within social and health contexts. Understands the impact of social determinants of health-on-health outcomes. Shows a commitment to learning about and upholding legislative obligations and provincial commitments outlined in foundational documents such as the Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place: Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan, Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study, the BC Human Rights Code, Anti-Racism Data Act, and the Distinctions Based Approach. What we bring Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future. That’s why we’re focused on your care too – offering health, wellness, development programs to support you – at work and at home.
Join one of BC’s largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations – offering vast opportunities for growth, development, and recognition programs that honour the commitment and contribution of all employees.
Access to professional development opportunities through our 2,000+ in-house courses including a range of experience level, profession-specific, or other essential training on Indigenous Cultural Safety; Indigenous-specific anti-racism; Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and accessibility, mental health and well-being, and more.
Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources.
Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position).
Access to WorkPerks, a premium discount program offering a wide range of local and national discounts on electronics, entertainment, dining, travel, wellness, apparel, and more. Job Type: Temporary, Full-Time (until August 7, 2027) Wage: $49.20 - $63.47/hour Location: 4500 Oak Street, Vancouver BC, V6H 2N9 Hours of Work: Monday – Friday; 730am - 1530pm or 8:00am - 1600pm (Flexible) Requisition # 200388E What we do BC Children’s Hospital (BCCH) provides care for the most seriously ill or injured children and youth from across British Columbia. BCCH is part of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA). The Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) plans, manages and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province. Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people – Be compassionate – Dare to innovate – Create equity – Be courageous. Learn more about PHSA and our programs: jobs.phsa.ca/programs-and-services PHSA and BCCH is committed to equity in our hiring and employment practices. With learning and compassion, we are addressing existing inequities and barriers throughout our systems. PHSA is seeking to create a diverse workforce and to establish an inclusive and culturally safe environment. We invite applications and enquiries from all people, particularly those belonging to the historically, systemically, and/or persistently marginalized groups identified under the B.C. Human Rights Code. One of PHSA’s North Star priorities is to eradicate Indigenous-specific racism, which includes dismantling barriers to health care employment at every level. We welcome Indigenous individuals to apply and/or contact the Sanya'kula Team (Indigenous Recruitment & Employee Experience) for support at indigenous.employment@phsa.ca. Indigenous-specific anti-racism initiatives are rooted in addressing the unique forms of discrimination, historical and ongoing injustices, and marginalization faced by Indigenous peoples. These initiatives align with an Indigenous rights-based approach, recognizing the inherent rights and self-determination of Indigenous communities. PHSA must uphold legislative obligations and provincial commitments found in the foundational documents such as including Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan and Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study. Attention current employees of PHSA: You must apply via your internal profile at http://internaljobs.phsa.ca. The internal job posting expires on June 21, 2026 and will no longer be accessible. If the internal job posting has expired, please e-mail internaljobshelpu@phsa.ca with the six-digit job requisition number and your PHSA employee ID number to be considered as a late internal applicant. Please do not apply for the external job posting. If you have not yet set up an internal profile, please e-mail internaljobshelpu@phsa.ca with your PHSA employee ID number to obtain your temporary password. Our business hours are Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm, excluding Statutory Holidays and a Help Desk Representative will respond to you with 1-2 business days. If you are not a current employee of PHSA and require assistance with your application, please contact the External Careers team at careers@phsa.ca.
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