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Clinical Practice Educator

Island Health

1665 Grant Ave, Nanaimo, BC V9S 5K7, Canada
Full-Time
$49.20 - $67.08 per hour

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Please apply online here.

Description de l'emploi

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority), patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position. The Clinical Practice Educator (CPE) practices in accordance with the Professional Standards and code of ethics as outlined by the BC College of Nurses and Midwives as well as within a patient/client/resident and family centered care model. The CPE provides leadership in the delivery of nursing education and instruction to staff and patients/clients/residents based on current education theory and practice within a specific clinical specialty or patient/client/resident population. The CPE applies nursing theory, advanced knowledge and leadership concepts in providing clinical guidance and resource support to staff. The CPE assists the Manager in establishing and maintaining standards of care and in providing and participating in continuous quality improvement environment. Also CPE uses knowledge about learning and communications to create a professional learning environment. The CPE provides guidance and support to staff in the application of the nursing process in the provision of patient/client/resident care. Travel may be a requirement of this position. Transportation arrangements must meet the operational requirements of the Vancouver Island Health Authority in accordance with the service assignment and may require the use of a personal vehicle.

Exigences/Qualifications

Graduation from a recognized nursing program, advanced preparation in the clinical specialty of the assigned area, three years' recent related experience in clinical area of expertise and two years' formal experience in adult teaching/learning, curriculum development, teaching, providing in service or staff development function or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Valid BC Driver's License.

Areas of Care: Wound Care: Enterostomal Therapists (CAET): tri-specialty of Wound, Ostomy and Continence or an equivalent combination of specialized wound care education and clinical experience required. Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant. Current CPR certification.

Description de l'entreprise/organisation

Island Health offers health care services to more than 850,000 residents of Vancouver Island and adjacent coastal communities through hospitals, clinics, health centres, community-based health units, long-term care and assisted living facilities. As the largest employer on Vancouver Island, we employ 30,000 employees and 2,400 physician partners, as well as hosting more than 2,500 volunteers.

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