Clinical Educator, Nursing (Psychiatry)

Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) is proud to be part of the provincial implementation of minimum Nurse to Patient Ratios (mNPRs), an initiative aimed at enhancing nursing practice and strengthening quality of care across the health system. mNPRs set the minimum number of nurses providing care to patients on a given unit. In British Columbia, mNPRs are developed in partnership with the Ministry of Health, the BC Nurses’ Union (BCNU) and health organizations. Guided by our values: We Care for Everyone, We Are Always Learning and We Strive for Better Results, we remain committed to fostering quality practice and learning environments where nurses can grow and thrive.

JOB SUMMARY:

Within the context of a client and family centred care model and in accordance with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) standards of professional practice and Code of Ethics for registered nurses or registered psychiatric nurses, and the established vision and values of the organization, provides complete clinical educational services including training/staff development decisions, and planning, implementing and evaluating clinical educational programs using advanced theory and knowledge of content area and adult education principles. Consults, confers, and collaborates with other Clinical Educators, Nursing, Patient Services Managers, interdisciplinary team members and other care/clinical groups as appropriate, in resolution of clinical education and hospital-wide psychiatric educational issues, and in coordinating activities required for each education assignment. As a member of a self-directed work team, the Clinical Educator, Nursing ensures that team goals and mission relative to clinical education for area are achieved by planning, setting priorities, organizing, consulting and coordinating with others; measures performance and takes corrective action with respect to individual and group learning needs.

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 an acute psychiatric environment including one (1) years’ experience in client education and/or group facilitation, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Broad knowledge of nursing science theory, and practice within a patient centred care model.
Comprehensive knowledge of the BCCNM standards of practice for Registered Nurses or Registered Psychiatric Nurses.
Comprehensive knowledge of mental health nursing theory and practice, and the standards of the Canadian Federation of Mental Health Nurses.
Broad knowledge of community mental health services, resources, and referral procedures
Knowledge of hospital policies, procedures, and standards of care.
Knowledge of other health care disciplines and their role in patient care.
Ability to teach, demonstrate, facilitate and coach.
Ability to develop educational programs and material.
Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers, physicians, other health care staff and patients and their families, either one-on-one and in groups.
Ability to function as a team member, leader, and facilitator.
Ability to provide leadership to customers.
Ability to establish workload priorities in collaboration with others.
Ability to provide effective consultation.
Ability to work independently and in collaboration with others.
Ability to operated related equipment such as personal computers and database/statistical software.
Demonstrated skill in CPR techniques.
Physical ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position.
Skill in the use of equipment, and in techniques appropriate to Psychiatry.

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.

At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.

Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, BC’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2026.

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We regret that only short listed candidates will be acknowledged.

This is an internal job posting for Vancouver Coastal Health employees only.