Clinical Patient Recruiter and Trainer

University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC); Prince George; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in Canada is seeking a Clinical Patient Recruiter and Trainer to support its medical programs. This full-time position will involve collaborating with healthcare professionals to recruit and train individuals for clinical teaching roles, ensuring high-quality education for medical students. Applicants must have a nursing degree and experience in healthcare settings, fostering a supportive learning environment and enhancing clinical assessment processes.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years’ experience in a healthcare setting.
• Current licensing in nursing required.
• Experience with medical terminology and hospital systems.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating recruitment and training of Standardized Patients and Clinical Teaching Associates.
• Working closely with curriculum and program faculty leads.
• Maintaining participant databases and ensuring data accuracy.

Skills

Clinical experience

Ability to work with sensitive information

Recruiting and training skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Education

Undergraduate degree in nursing

Job description

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Northern Medical Program, Division of Medical Sciences

Regular, Full-time

https : / / www.unbc.ca / career-opportunities / 101196 / clinical-patient-recruiter-and-trainer

Reporting to the Northern Medical Program (NMP) Program Manager, Years 1 & 2, with functional reporting to the Patient Program Supervisor, the Clinical Patient Recruiter and Trainer (CPRT) is located at the University Hospital of Northern British Columbia (UHNBC) and will share an office with other members of the Patient Program team. The CPRT coordinates recruitment and training of Volunteer Patients (VPs), Clinical Teaching Associates (CTAs), Standardized Patients (SPs), and hospitalized inpatients used for teaching and assessment in the Division of Medical Sciences, primarily within the NMP and for other Health professional programs at UNBC, including the UNBC School of Nursing, Master of Science in Nursing – Family Nurse Practitioner program (MScN – FNP). This position plays a key role in the delivery of Objective Structured Clinical Exams (OSCEs) for the NMP and UNBC MScN – FNP programs. The CPRT will liaise with NMP and UNBC MScN – FNP Course Directors, Northern Health Authority (NHA), and staff, academic, and clinical faculty at UHNBC, UNBC, and the University of British Columbia (UBC) Faculty of Medicine (FOM) distributed sites, including the Island Medical Program in Victoria (IMP), the Southern Medical Program in Kelowna (SMP), and the Vancouver Fraser Medical Program in Vancouver (VFMP) to carry out these responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating and administering the recruitment, training, and support of SPs, VPs, CTAs, and inpatients whose involvement is necessary for teaching and assessment within the educational programs within the UBC NMP and UNBC MScN – FNP programs;
• Working closely with the Curriculum and Program Faculty Leads, Program Managers, clinical tutors and staff within the NMP, Northern Health, UNBC, Community Health Agencies, and other UBCFOM staff , staff at VFMP, IMP, and SMP;
• Recruiting, selecting, training, evaluating, and scheduling individuals for all programs, giving presentations, advertising, and liaising with local groups;
• Collaborating with colleagues and faculty on the development and revision of teaching and assessment materials. Acts as an SP Trainer leader on the revision, including advancing the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) within the work;
• Working with the Assessment and Examination team to coordinate and deliver the OSCE across all four years of the UBC NMP program and the UNBC MScN – FNP program;
• Working with course leadership, faculty, and the nursing staff at UHNBC to locate and identifying clinically appropriate hospital ward in-patients. Using critical thinking and clinical judgement to assess the patient’s suitability, safety, mental, and physical wellbeing and willingness to work with medical students during curricular clinical skills sessions;
• Considering the safety and wellbeing of students in assignment decisions;
• Leading recruitment, training and scheduling of the CTAs for co-teaching sensitive examinations, which include breast / chest exams, pelvic exams, and genitourinary and prostate exams;
• Coaching / teaching individuals to act and role play as medical patients within very tight and well described parameters;
• Acting as a spokesperson for the needs of VP, SP, and CTA programs in meetings with external groups and agencies within the community;
• Identifying opportunities and fostering engagement with community organizations to celebrate diversity, build on strengths found in differences, and promote healthy inclusive education, training and support through the Patient Program’s activities;
• Maintaining database information – inputting, managing, and monitoring data; ensure data integrity; and generating and preparing reports as required;
• Maintaining contact with Patient Program participants on a regular basis through email, newsletters and events to keep VPs, SPs, and CTAs involved and engaged in the program and to retain a robust database of patients and CTAs;
• Providing input regarding policies and procedures through representation at meetings and as a member on various committees as required;
• Supporting the correct and timely financial processing of all patient program activities in accordance with guidelines, policies, and procedures;
• Securing, preparing, and maintaining an inventory of medical equipment and props for use in clinical teaching and examinations;
• Preparing and maintaining procedures manuals;
• Providing program support to colleagues during absences; and
• Contributing to the NMP team as required.

Qualifications

Education : The successful candidate will possess an undergraduate degree and hold current licensing in nursing.

Experience : A minimum of three years’ experience in a health care setting or a large, complex organization is required. Clinical experience or direct patient care in a health care setting and experience dealing with sensitive and private information; recruiting, assessing, and providing feedback; training and / or giving information to groups and individuals; and working with professionals across organizations is essential. Medical terminology, knowledge of hospital medical records systems and the process for acquiring informed consent within a health professional setting is required.

To Apply

The University of Northern British Columbia is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from the four designated groups (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities) as well as the 2SLGBTQ+ communities and individuals with intersectional identities.

Persons with disabilities, who anticipate needing accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, may contact UNBC Health & Wellbeing at [e-mail]. Any personal information provided will be maintained in confidence.

Please forward your resume and proof of education (e.g. copy of transcripts or copy of degree / diploma) and include the competition number #25-056CU(E) in the subject line to :

Human Resources

University of Northern British Columbia

3333 University Way, Prince George, BC, V2N 4Z9

Email submissions : [e-mail]

Inquiries : [phone]

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