Clinical Practice Educator | Pediatrics & Obstetrics

Interior Health; Penticton; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 75,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

An attractive remuneration package

Excellent career prospects

Employer paid training/education

Employer paid vacation

Employer paid insurance premiums

Extended Health & Dental coverage

Work-life balance

May be eligible to contribute to MPP

Job summary

Penticton Regional Hospital, part of Interior Health, seeks a permanent part-time Clinical Practice Educator to join the Pediatrics and Obstetrics teams in Penticton, BC.

You will develop and implement formal and informal education programs for direct care nursing staff, integrating RN/RPN/LPN scope, and collaborate to support quality patient care and staff development.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an approved School of Nursing with current practicing registration with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
• Three years recent nursing experience in the designated clinical area, including two years formal experience in adult teaching, clinical mentoring/preceptoring, or equivalent.
• Valid BC Driver's License as required.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements formal/informal education programs for direct care nursing staff.
• Provides clinical education resources and supports a quality practice and learning environment.
• Collaborates with others to coordinate progressive educational and clinical practice programs.

Skills

Nursing education

Clinical mentoring

Preceptoring

Adult teaching

Education

RN licensure (BCCNM)

Job description

Position Summary

Penticton Regional Hospital is seeking a permanent part-time Clinical Practice Educator to join our team in beautiful Penticton, BC. This position supports the Pediatrics and Obstetrics (OB) specialty areas, providing clinical education, staff development, and practice support to promote excellence in patient care.

Shift Times:

Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 09:00 to 15:30

What we offer:

• An attractive remuneration package
• Excellent career prospects
• Employer paid training/education
• Employer paid vacation
• Employer paid insurance premiums
• Extended Health & Dental coverage
• Work-life balance
• May be eligible to contribute to MPP

What will you work on?

The Clinical Practice Educator incorporates the core concepts of person and family-centered care (respect, dignity, information sharing, participation, and collaboration) and provides visible, accessible clinical support by acting as an education resource for staff in the clinical area(s). Using nursing & specialized theory and knowledge, develops, implements, and evaluates a range of formal/ informal educational programs and learning plans for direct care nursing staff, including individual and group learning assessments and opportunities. Consults, confers, and collaborates with others in the promotion of a quality practice & learning environment, continuous quality improvement, resolution of clinical education issues, and coordination of activities required for progressive educational and clinical practice programs. Takes supportive action with respect to individual and group learning needs as required. Integrates the nursing designation (RN, RPN, LPN) and area specific competencies into professional practice and education.

Qualfications

Education, Training and Experience

• Graduation from an approved School of Nursing with current practicing registration with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
• Three years recent related nursing experience in the designated clinical area of focus/specialty, including two years formal experience in areas such as adult teaching and learning, clinical mentoring and preceptoring, clinical instruction, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Valid BC Driver's License as required.