Clinical Nurse Educator

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 68,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) seeks an RN educator to support staff nurses, develop and evaluate nursing education strategies, and promote high standards of clinical practice.

The role requires RN registration, a nursing program background, and several years of clinical experience, with travel potentially required across sites. You will mentor teams, teach education programs, and contribute to quality improvements.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a recognized nursing program or equivalent.
• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant.
• Three to five years' recent related experience, including two years' relevant clinical experience.
• Valid BC Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Support and facilitate staff nurses to attain excellence in nursing practice.
• Develop, provide and evaluate clinical nursing strategies, education and resources.
• Lead and consult to promote a positive learning culture and professional practice.

Skills

Educational program design

Teaching ability

Adult education principles

Leadership and team work

Oral and written communication

Interpersonal and facilitation skills

Planning and prioritization

Analytical and decision making

Computer skills (MS Office)

Healthcare knowledge for nursing, care

Education

RN registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Nursing program graduate

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

Shift Start Time/End Time

0800 - 1600

Days Off

Rotating

Vacancy Type

Regular FT

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$49.20 - $67.08

Paid FTE

1

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

75

Planned Start Date

Sep. 14 2026

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Pending Return of Incumbent

No

CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)

Required for Professional Registration

Job Description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Supports and facilitates staff nurses throughout the Vancouver Island Health Authority or within an assigned clinical program or service area to attain excellence in nursing practice through the development, provision and evaluation of clinical nursing strategies, education and clinical resources. Applies a broad knowledge base of the health care environment, the science and art of nursing, educational theory and models, program/curriculum development and evaluation, organizational, teams and systems development, planned change, process consultation and research utilization to provide role modeling, leadership and consultation and to promote a positive learning culture and advance professional nursing practice.

Travel may be a requirement of this position. Transportation arrangements must meet the operational requirements of Island Health in accordance with the service assignment and may require the use of a personal vehicle.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

Graduation from a recognized nursing program or evidence of an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant. Three to five years' recent related experience, including two years' relevant clinical experience. Valid BC Driver's License.

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to develop educational strategies and programs.
• Ability to teach.
• Knowledge of adult education and learning principles and ability to integrate into programs and strategies.
• Ability to function independently and collaboratively within a team and demonstrate strong leadership abilities.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Effective interpersonal and facilitation skills.
• Ability to organize, plan, and prioritize.
• Analytical and decision-making skills.
• Computer skills, including the ability to use MS Office and other related computer technology.
• A sound understanding of current and future nursing and health care issues and the potential impact on nursing education and clinical practice.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

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