Clinical Nurse Educator

Island Health; North Cowichan; On-site; CAD 68,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Island Health in Duncan, BC is seeking a registered nurse to support and lead nursing practice, education and clinical resources across assigned programs. The role emphasizes staff development, teaching, and program evaluation to improve patient care.

The position requires RN registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives, 3–5 years of related experience including two years in clinical settings, and a valid BC driver's license. Travel between sites may be required across Vancouver Island.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a recognized nursing program or 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.

Responsibilities

• Supports and facilitates staff nurses to attain excellence in nursing practice through development, provision and evaluation of clinical strategies and resources.
• Applies knowledge of nursing, education theory and program development to provide leadership and consultation.
• Travel may be required and transportation may involve using a personal vehicle.

Skills

Educational strategies and programs

Teaching ability

Adult education knowledge

Independent and team leadership

Oral and written communication

Interpersonal and facilitation skills

Organize, plan, prioritize

Analytical and decision-making

MS Office and related computer skills

Nursing education and clinical-prac.

Education

RN registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Nursing degree or diploma

3–5 years’ related experience

Two years’ relevant clinical experience

Valid BC Driver’s License

Job description

Cairnsmore Place (CPRC) - Duncan, BC V9L 1E8 CA
Chemainus Health Care Centre (CHCC) - Chemainus, BC V0R 1K1 CA (Primary)

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

Yes

Travel Requirement

Travel between multiple sites may be required

Shift Start Time/End Time

0800-1600

Days Off

Friday, Saturday, Sunday

Vacancy Type

Temp PT

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$49.20 - $67.08

Paid FTE

0.84

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

60.00

Planned Start Date

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

May. 14 2027

Pending Return of Incumbent

Yes

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.

A first in Canada: minimum Nurse to Patient Ratios (mNPR) are starting in BC! Island Health, alongside other health authorities, is implementing mNPR as a transformative staffing solution that aims to improve the working environment of nurses in order to provide better quality care to our patients.