Clinical Resources​/Educator Nurse - Registered Nurse; RN​/Registered Psychiatric Nurse; RPN

minimum Nurse to Patient Ratios (mNPRs)

Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) is proud to be part of the provincial implementation of minimum Nurse to Patient Ratios (mNPRs), an initiative aimed at enhancing nursing practice and strengthening quality of care across the health system. mNPRs set the minimum number of nurses providing care to patients on a given unit. In British Columbia, mNPRs are developed in partnership with the Ministry of Health, the BC Nurses’ Union (BCNU) and health organizations.

Guided by our values:
We Care for Everyone, We Are Always Learning and We Strive for Better Results, we remain committed to fostering quality practice and learning environments where nurses can grow and thrive.

The salary range for this position is CAD $49.20/Hr.

- CAD $63.47/Hr.

Come work as a Clinical Resources/Educator Nurse with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) in the South Vancouver Withdrawal Management team at Oak Care Centre! Apply now to join the team!

Practices in accordance with the standards of professional practice and code of ethics for registered nurses or registered psychiatric nurses as outlined by the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) as well as within a client and family centred care model and the vision and values of the organization. Assesses team learning needs by observing care provision and other activities;

provides consultation and education to nursing staff, team members and students using advanced theory and knowledge of content area and teaching and learning principles/processes; evaluates the effectiveness and appropriateness of educational programs, activities and resources. Consults, confers, and collaborates with multidisciplinary team members, physicians, educational resources and other health care professionals to achieve excellence in client‑centred education and research. Assists the Director with related administrative activities.

About South Vancouver Withdrawal Management:

Vancouver Coustal Health is launching a withdrawal‑management bed‑based program in a new location at George Pearson Centre. The program will provide team based care and will include medical staff, nurses, social‑workers, health‑care workers and peers.

Education & Experience

• Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
• Three (3) years’ recent related nursing experience in mental health and/or long term care education, as appropriate to the job, including one year’s related teaching experience and or group facilitation or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Valid B.C. Driver’s License may be required as local area travel may require the use of a vehicle, and will be listed on the posting.

Knowledge & Abilities

• Knowledge of the principles of recovery in mental illness, as applicable to the job.
• Knowledge of gerontology and geriatric psychiatry and nursing standards of the Canadian Gerontological Nursing Association and current practices in long term care, as applicable to the job.
• Comprehensive knowledge of nursing theory and practice within a client and family centered model of care.
• Comprehensive knowledge of evidence based nursing practice related to designated clinical area.
• Comprehensive knowledge of adult education principles, methods and tools.
• Comprehensive knowledge of other health disciplines and their role in patient/client care.
• Demonstrates ability to problem solve using sound judgment in applying critical thinking skills within safe limits of patient/client care.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and set priorities for care for a caseload of clients.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated ability to use research and methodology in practice.
• Demonstrated ability to provide leadership, work direction and consultation.
• Demonstrated skill in facilitating groups that include professionals/patient/clients and or patient/clients/family members.
• Demonstrated ability to teach, demonstrate, coach and facilitate.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate,…