Clinical Nurse Educator (RN/RPN), Surrey Pre-Trial Centre (SPTC), Correctional Health Services - Surrey, BC

This Regular, Full-Time opportunity is with Surrey Pre-Trial Centre (SPTC) located in Surrey, BC.

Correctional Health Services is a province-wide, specialized program providing care for clients who are incarcerated in one of BC’s 10 provincial correctional facilities. We believe everyone deserves a chance to access and receive the same quality of care as they would in the community.

A first in Canada: minimum Nurse‑to‑Patient Ratios (mNPRs) are being introduced in B.C.! The Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA), alongside B.C.'s other regional health authorities, is implementing mNPRs as a transformative staffing initiative that aims to improve the working environment of nurses in order to provide better quality care to our patients.

What you’ll do:

• Assess individual and group learning needs in collaboration with the senior leadership team, Manager/s and designated personnel and analysing data such as staff competency assessments and growth plans, practice changes, and quality improvement indicators to determine specific educational requirements.
• In collaboration with the manager/assistant manager, support the development of individual growth plans to address identified learning needs by coordinating the development and implementation process with the Manager/s and designated personnel and ensuring there is a growth plan for staff members as required.
• Implement teaching/learning strategies that are congruent with the determined growth/learning plans.
• Utilize educational/curriculum theory and knowledge of specialized nursing and clinical practice to design, develop, implement and evaluate clinical education programs for team members and/or clients/families in collaboration with the senior leadership team, Manager/s and interdisciplinary team members.
• Support preceptors/preceptees, mentors/mentees and clinical programs using teaching and learning principles and a program planning and evaluation process to meet the identified educational needs of staff and/or clients/families.
• Develop, review and modify learning resources for team members across all disciplines where appropriate, using established educational standards.
• Utilize a variety of teaching/learning strategies to support clinical education activities with individuals and groups.
• Facilitate scheduling of education sessions by collaborating with team members to determine times, frequency, and duration to ensure effective use of resources.

What you bring:

• Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse or a Registered Psychiatric Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
• Three (3) years’ recent related experience in primary care or acute medical-surgical experience, including one (1) year experience developing, implementing and/or delivering education services, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Travel throughout the Province to all CHS locations requires the use of personal vehicle. Valid BC Driver’s License.
• Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of the historic and ongoing impacts of settler colonialism and systemic racism on Indigenous Peoples within social and health contexts.
• Show a clear commitment to identifying, challenging, and eradicating Indigenous-specific racism and all forms of discrimination impacting equity-deserving groups within healthcare settings.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of legislative obligations and provincial commitments within BC Mental Health & Substance Use Services contexts.

Core Competencies:

• Brings an understanding of Indigenous specific racism and the broader systemic racism that exists in the colonial health care structure.
• Embed Indigenous Cultural Safety and Humility into all aspects of work.
• Foster trust through respectful communication, active listening, and honouring equity-deserving people's perspectives on health and wellness.
• Commit to ongoing education and training on Indigenous health issues, cultural safety, and DEI principles.
• Provide patient-centred care that respects Indigenous ways of knowing and healing.

Skills & Knowledge:

• Working knowledge of community health nursing theory including mental health and addictions.
• Comprehensive knowledge of nursing theory and practice within a client and family centered model of care.
• Broad knowledge of BCCNM Standards for Nursing/Psychiatric Nursing Practice.
• Comprehensive knowledge of adult education principles, methods and tools.
• Demonstrated ability to teach, demonstrate, facilitate and lead.

What we bring:

Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Join one of BC’s largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations – offering vast opportunities for growth, development, and recognition programs that honour the commitment and contribution of all employees.

Access to professional development opportunities through our 2,000+ in-house courses including a range of experience level, profession-specific, or other essential training on Indigenous Cultural Safety; Indigenous-specific anti-racism; Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and accessibility, mental health and well-being, and more.

Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources.

PHSA is committed to anti-racism and equity in our hiring and employment practices.