Clinical Nurse Educator - Primary Care

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

Job summary

Island Health in Victoria, BC is seeking a Clinical Nurse Educator for Primary Care to enhance education across Patient Medical Homes, Urgent and Primary Care Centres, and Nurse Practitioner clinics. The role focuses on developing, delivering and evaluating nursing education programs to support high-quality patient care.

You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, apply adult education principles, and lead initiatives that improve clinical practice, safety and learning culture within

Qualifications

• Graduation from a recognized nursing program and BC College of Nurses and Midwives RN registration.
• Three to five years' recent related experience in nursing, including primary care exposure.

Responsibilities

• Develop educational strategies and programs for nurses and allied professionals in primary care.
• Provide and evaluate clinical education resources and programmes for nursing staff.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to advance primary care clinical practice.

Skills

Educational program development

Teaching

Adult education principles

Leadership

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Planning & prioritizing

Analytical decision-making

MS Office

Nursing clinical knowledge

Education

Nursing degree / RN licensure

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Clinical Nurse Educator - Primary Care - (236060)

Gorge Road Hospital (GRH) - Victoria, BC V9A 1L2 CA (Primary)

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

Travel between multiple sites may be required

Shift Start Time/End Time

0800-1600

Days Off

Vacancy Type

Temp FT

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$49.20 - $67.08

Paid FTE

1.00

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

75.00

Planned Start Date

Oct. 12 2026

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Jul. 12 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 Primary Care staff throughout Island Health to attain excellence in clinical practice through the development, provision and evaluation of clinical strategies, education and clinical resources relevant to nursing practice in primary care. Supports Nurses working in a range of settings including Patient Medical Homes, Urgent and Primary Care Centres, Nurse Practitioner Clinics, and other primary care service models. Collaborates with colleagues in other disciplines to ensure appropriate primary care clinical practice development.

Applies a broad knowledge base of the health care environment, the science and art of nursing care, 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 practice.

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 for nurses and allied professionals in primary care.
• 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 primary care nursing clinical and health care issues and the potential impact on professional 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.