Registered Nurse (rn), Clinical Lead, Student Practice Education

Northern Health; Prince George; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health care provider is seeking a Registered Nurse to join their team in Prince George. This position focuses on providing clinical mentorship and education support to nursing students and new graduates, aiding in their transition into practice. Ideal candidates will have a degree in nursing, current registration, and at least four years of clinical experience. The role offers a comprehensive benefits package and promotes community engagement in a vibrant region with affordable living costs.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit packages, including extended health/dental

Four weeks vacation with one year of continuous service

Financial support for moving expenses

Employee referral program

Employer-paid training and leadership development

Outdoor activities and short commutes

Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible professionals

Qualifications

• Graduation from an approved School of Nursing with current practicing registration.
• Minimum four years' clinical experience.
• Two years of formal experience in adult teaching/learning.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical mentorship and education support.
• Lead, plan, and develop education and support programs.
• Serve as a clinical resource for student practice.

Skills

Teaching

Knowledge integration

Communication

Critical thinking

Management

Human caring & relationship-centred practice

Leadership

Assessment & intervention

Ability to operate related equipment

Physical ability to carry out duties

Education

Graduation from an approved School of Nursing

Current practicing registration with BCCNM

Minimum four years' clinical experience

Two years of formal experience in adult teaching/learning

Job description

Position Summary

We are seeking a caring and compassionate Registered Nurse to join our health care team. If you are a conscientious and well‑organized professional, with a strong commitment to the care and well‑being of others, don’t miss out on this rewarding opportunity!

In accordance with the established vision and values of the organization, and as directed by the Regional Manager Student Practice Education, this position provides clinical mentorship and education support within the Student Practice Education portfolio throughout Northern Health, which includes student placements, the Employed Student Nurse (ESNs) program, the New Graduate Transition program, and Specialty Education. In collaboration with the Education & Development team, Clinical Nurse Educators (CNEs) and operational leadership, the Clinical Lead Student Practice Education is responsible for leading, planning, developing, and facilitating organization‑wide education and support for NH staff and supporting onboarding/orientation programs for new graduates, practicum students, ESNs, new graduates, and specialty education learners. The position serves as a clinical resource for student practice and coordinates in‑service programs aimed to meet the unique education needs of new graduates, students, and ESNs.

Shift Rotation / Hours of work

Monday to Friday, Days, 08:00 to 16:00

Prince George

Prince George is the centre of business, education, health and culture for northern British Columbia and serves a rural population of about 300,000. The region’s economic growth and diversification strategies are creating outstanding opportunities for investors, employers and employees. Affordable housing, land prices and transportation costs, due to short and quick commutes; result in one of the lowest costs of living for a city of its size in the province. Additionally, wage rates fall above provincial averages, providing residents of Prince George with a high standard of living in one of BC’s most beautiful regions. The city itself is the 4th largest in British Columbia and has a population of approximately 82,300 local residents and a service centre for nearly 320,000. It is built on the confluence of the Fraser and Nechako rivers. Prince George is the home of the University of Northern British Columbia – Canada's Green university. The warm, friendly and diverse population attests to a strong and dynamic community spirit. Check out Prince George for more information on what this community has to offer.

What Northern Health has to offer you!

• Comprehensive benefit packages including extended health/dental and a municipal pension plan for part‑time and full‑time employees. Casuals have the option of paying for benefits.
• Four weeks vacation with one year of continuous service
• Financial support for moving expenses is available for eligible positions
• Employee referral program
• Employer‑paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Spectacular outdoor activities and the shortest commutes in BC
• "Loan Forgiveness Programs" are offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

As part of your application process, you will need to upload the following documentation:

• Registration number (if you are part of a regulated profession)
• Any supporting documents regarding education/qualifications for this position.

Examples may include:

• Program certificates or diplomas
• High school/college/university transcripts etc.
• It is also recommended to provide a cover letter and resume

Qualifications

• Graduation from an approved School of Nursing with current practicing registration with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
• Minimum four years' clinical experience.
• Formalised education and minimum two years of formal experience in adult teaching/learning and curriculum development; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Skills and Abilities

• Teaching: Ability to transmit information intended to instruct clients and others about topics essential to health care and well‑being as well as program highlights.
• Knowledge integration: Using factual information, prior learning and basic principles and procedures to support decisions and actions with relevant research‑based evidence. Integrates best practice from nursing and other health‑related disciplines and the humanities, arts and science disciplines into professional practice.
• Communication – Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with clients, the public, medical staff and members of the interdisciplinary team using oral, written and computer communication.
• Critical thinking – Demonstrated ability to integrate and evaluate pertinent data (from multiple sources) to problem‑solve effectively.
• Management – Manages time and resources, implementing activities to promote cooperation among relevant others, supervising responsibilities of others, collaboration across disciplines and related activities.
• Human caring & relationship‑centred practice – Ability to promote client‑focused care that demonstrates care for and with clients and significant others, sensitive to diverse cultures and preferences, client advocacy and social‑justice concerns.
• Leadership – Promotes staff morale, cooperation, assertiveness and risk‑taking, creative planning for change and innovation, implementation of NH policies or other protocols, and ongoing professional development of self and others.
• Assessment & intervention – Demonstrated ability to complete initial and ongoing education assessments and provide education through various learning methods.
• Ability to operate related equipment including proven ability to utilise computer technology.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.

Who we are

Northern Health covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometres and offers health services in over two dozen communities and 55 First Nations communities. We deliver hospital and community‑based health care for a population of 300,000. Employing more than 7,000 staff throughout the region, Northern Health provides exceptional health services for northerners, through the efforts of dedicated staff and physicians, in partnership with communities and organisations in Northern BC. There is a wide variety of career opportunities available in our two dozen hospitals, 25 long‑term care facilities, public health units and many other offices providing specialised services.