Clinical Educator, Nursing - Access and Assessment Centre (AAC), Community MHSU Job ID 2025-140265 City Vancouver Work Location Segal: Joseph & Rosalie Family Department Access and Assessment Home Worksite 01 - Vancouver General Hospital Labour Agreement Nurses' Bargaining Association Union 200 - Nurses BCNU Position Type Baseline Job Status Temporary Full-Time FTE 1.00 Standard Hours / Week 37.50 Job Category Nursing Salary Grade L4 Min Hourly CAD $49.20/Hr. Max Hourly CAD $63.47/Hr. Shift Times 0730-1752 Days Off Friday, Saturday, Stats, Sunday Position Start Date As soon as possible End Date 2/20/2026 Position End Date - Incumbent Position ends on the listed end date or upon the return of the incumbent. Salary The salary range for this position is CAD $49.20/Hr. - CAD $63.47/Hr. Job Summary

Come work as a Clinical Educator with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)! 

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Clinical Nursing Educator, Registered Nurse (RN) to join the Access and Assessment team in Vancouver, BC. Apply today to join our team!

 

About the Access and Assessment Centre (AAC) 

AAC provices a range of Mental Health & Subtsance Use (MHSU) services for City of Vancouver residents (ages 17+) for non-urgent, urgent, and non-emergent intervention. AAC is the central point of access for all referrals for VCH Community MHSU services in Vancouver. Services include referral intake, on-site assessment, crisis intervention, and short-term treatment. The goal is to connect a person to the right services and resources at the right time, striving to provide low-barrier access to client-centered care and support. 

 

As a Clinical Educator with Vancouver Coastal Health you will:

Provide clinical education services including individual and group learning assessments and opportunities.Develop, implement and evaluate clinical education programs and resources using specialized theory and knowledge of generalized and specialized clinical practice as well as teaching and learning principles and processes.Consult, confer and collaborate with educators and clinical program and team members in promotion of continuous quality improvement, resolution of clinical education issues and coordination of activities required for progressive educational and clinical practice programs.Take corrective action with respect to individual and group learning needs. Qualifications

Education & Experience

Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).Three (3) years’ recent, related nursing experience in the designated clinical area(s), including one year's related teaching experience and/or group facilitation or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.Completion of post graduate course work and/or certification applicable to the designated clinical area.Completion of ‘Educator Pathway Program’ is preferred.For designated Clinical Specialty Areas: Three (3) years’ recent, related nursing experience in the designated clinical specialty area.Valid Driver's License to operate a vehicle within B.C. Local area travel may require the use of a personal vehicle

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge of clinical practice related to treatment and care of the designated patient/resident population.Knowledge of organization’s policies, procedures and standards of care.Knowledge of other health care disciplines and their role in patient/resident care.Knowledge of research methodology and processes.Demonstrated clinical proficiency in the designated clinical area
Demonstrated ability to teach, demonstrate, facilitate and lead.Demonstrated ability to use critical thinking in approach to teaching.Demonstrated ability to develop educational programs and material.Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with co-workers, physicians, other health care staff and patients/residents and their families, either one-on-one and/or in-groups, both verbally and in writing.Demonstrated ability to function as an effective team member, leader and facilitator.Demonstrated ability to provide leadership and work direction.Demonstrated ability to promote a creative learning 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.Physical ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position.Skill in the use of equipment and in techniques appropriate to designated clinical area.Demonstrated ability to deal with and/or guide others in resolution of conflict issues.Demonstrated ability to function effectively and efficiently in emergency situations and guide others in order to deliver quality patient/resident care.Demonstrated skill in CPR techniques.Demonstrated computer skills including the ability to effectively use a computerized client care information system and other relevant electronic applications such as email, word processing and presentation software. Closing Statement

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.

As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.

WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?

VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and "going first" when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.

Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension planGrow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunitiesWellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate familiesAward-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteersAccess to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff

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 in 2024.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.


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Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.