CLINICAL EDUCATOR, PHYSIOTHERAPIST

Northern Health Authority; Prince Rupert; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in British Columbia is seeking a Clinical Educator Physiotherapist responsible for training staff and ensuring compliance with health standards. Ideal candidates will have a Master’s degree, leadership experience, and strong communication skills. The role is based in Prince Rupert, a coastal city offering a vibrant community and outdoor activities.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit packages

Four weeks vacation

Financial Support for Moving Expenses

Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities

Qualifications

• Current registration with the College of Physical Therapists of British Columbia.
• Minimum of three (3) years related experience in clinical practice.
• Completion of a course in adult education or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Identify and plan training sessions for staff.
• Facilitate development of orientation and education programs.
• Participate in the review and revision of patient care standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Critical Thinking

Teaching

Assessment and Intervention

Education

Masters’ level education in a relevant discipline

Job description

Position Summary

• Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for this position.

Are you interested in sharing your clinical Physiotherapist experience with others on your team? If you are looking for an opportunity that will make use of your varied skills and experiences or if you are seeking a challenge that will draw upon your leadership skills and initiative, then please read on.

In accordance with the established mission, vision, values, and strategic priorities of Northern Health, and under the general supervision of the Regional Manager, Clinical Education or designate, the Clinical Educator Physiotherapist (PT) is responsible for identifying, planning, compiling, and delivering training sessions for staff to assist them in meeting their key competencies in compliance with scope. This includes compiling, implementing, and evaluating general and unit-specific orientation and education programs. The role also involves facilitating the development and ongoing maintenance of the department’s preceptorship/mentorship programs, and participating in the ongoing review and revision of patient care standards, policies, and procedures. Additionally, the Clinical Educator coordinates in-service programs aimed at meeting the continuing educational needs of staff.

Shift Rotation / Hours of work: Monday to Friday, Days - 08:30 to 16:30.

Prince Rupert Regional Hospital, the largest hospital in northwest BC, offers emergency services, ultrasound, CT scans, surgery, extended care, pediatrics, radiology, and obstetrics, along with additional services such as diabetes education, health heart and rehabilitation, podiatry, orthopedics, and visiting specialists.

Prince Rupert is a coastal port city with a population of 12,220 (2021). It is nestled into a mountain and surrounded by the Great Bear Rainforest. Visitors can see rare wildlife, explore rugged landscapes, and enjoy world-class fishing adventures. More information can be found on our website, and the city is known as the halibut capital of the world.

What Northern Health has to offer you!

• Comprehensive benefit packages including extended health/dental and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casuals have the option of paying for benefits.
• Four weeks vacation with one year of continuous service.
• Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for eligible positions.
• Employee referral program.
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities.
• Spectacular outdoor activities and the shortest commutes in BC.
• Loan Forgiveness Programs offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions.

Qualifications

• Current registration with the College of Physical Therapists of British Columbia and eligible for membership with the Physiotherapy Association of BC.
• Masters’ level education in a relevant discipline or equivalent level of education and training focused on health systems administration, education, and/or leadership.
• Minimum of three (3) years related experience in various clinical practice areas such as acute, community, or residential care; one (1) year experience in a leadership/supervisory/educator role.
• Completion of a course in adult education or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Demonstrated teaching and supervisory/mentoring experience for a range of healthcare providers.
• Valid BC Driver’s license.

Skills and Abilities

• Leadership – Promotes staff morale, cooperation, assertiveness, risk-taking, creative planning for change and innovations, implementation of NH policies or other protocols, and ongoing professional development of self and others.
• Management – Manages time and resources, implements activities to promote cooperation among relevant others, supervises responsibilities of others, and collaborates across disciplines.
• Knowledge Integration – Uses factual information, prior learning, and basic principles and procedures to support decisions and actions with relevant research-based evidence. Integrates best practices from nursing and health-related disciplines, as well as the humanities, arts, and sciences, into professional practice.
• Human Caring and Relationship-Centered Practice – Promotes client-focused care that demonstrates care for and with clients and significant others, sensitive to diverse cultures and preferences, including client advocacy and social justice concerns.
• Communication – Demonstrates effective communication with clients, families, the public, medical staff, and interdisciplinary team members via verbal, written, and digital means.
• Critical Thinking – Effectively integrates and evaluates pertinent data from multiple sources to problem-solve.
• Teaching – Transmits information to instruct clients and others on health and well-being topics.
• Assessment and Intervention – Completes client assessments and provides appropriate technical, therapeutic, and safety interventions.
• Operates related equipment, including computer technology.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Who we are

Northern Health covers nearly 600,000 square kilometers, offering health services in over two dozen communities and 55 First Nations communities. We serve a population of 300,000 with hospital and community-based healthcare.

With over 7,000 staff, we provide exceptional health services through our hospitals, long-term care facilities, public health units, and other specialized services.