Educator, Nurse Educator

About This Role

This Educator role prepares regulated and unregulated staff for their roles as caregivers or regulated nurses across various care settings. The Educator provides leadership in the clinical practice setting, supporting staff with coaching and skills updates, and assists in developing, executing, and revising teaching materials in alignment with Provincial legislation and Standards. The education ensures staff can adapt to the changing healthcare environment and continue learning as updates and legislation evolve, supporting them in achieving competent, safe, and ethical care for residents and clients.

Responsibilities

• Prepare regulated and unregulated staff for their roles as caregivers or regulated nurses in a variety of care settings
• Provide leadership in the clinical practice setting
• Support staff in coaching and skills updates
• Assist in the development, execution, and revision of teaching materials in alignment with Provincial legislation and the Standards
• Ensure staff members can adapt to the changing environment of the healthcare industry and continue to learn as updates and legislation evolve
• Support staff to achieve competent, safe, and ethical care for their residents/clients

Requirements

• Current registration as a Licensed Practical Nurse, and in good standing with CLPNA or BCCNP
• Three to five years working with the frail elderly
• Three to five years adult education experience
• Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to deal effectively with conflict in a diplomatic and professional manner
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain strong working relationships
• High proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including email and internet
• Adept at written and oral English communication with internal and external customers
• Excellent time management and organizational skills to manage multiple priorities and work within demanding timelines
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to coach and motivate staff
• Advanced critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills to resolve issues independently and/or make recommendations that are supported by evidence consistent with legislation/policies, and that meets the standard of care
• Exhibits an open and sincere approach by demonstrating respect and compassion for everyone equally
• Maintains an individual’s dignity and self-worth during conversations
• Demonstrates flexibility by changing routine to accommodate organizational needs
• Ability to travel between programs/care homes within the region
• Current and clear Criminal Records Check Form and Clearance Letter prior to the hire date
• Tuberculosis screening completed no more than 12 months prior to the hire date