Clinical Nurse Educator Rn Vgh Simulation Centre Including Wetlab Job In Vancouver

Salary

Job Summary

Come work as a Clinical Nurse Educator (RN) - VGH Simulation Centre with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Registered Nurse to join the VGH Simulation Centre at Vancouver General Hospital in Vancouver, BC. Apply today to join our team!

Vancouver General Hospital Simulation Centre (VGH SIM) provides a realistic, safe learning environment where learners can study, practice and develop skill sets to advance patient care. VGH SIM supports the learning and growth of all clients to the Centre, including healthcare professionals and staff within Vancouver Acute as well as provincially, nationally and internationally. The Centre consists of 12 rooms, including a lecture theatre, surgical cadaver/animal lab (wet lab), computer and skills lab, a dedicated high fidelity patient simulator room, and eight multipurpose breakout rooms.

As a Clinical Nurse Educator at VCH, you will:

• Focus on the surgical cadaver/animal lab (wet lab), supporting the development of operations, workflow, safety and staff orientation to the Centre.
• Play a role in coordinating and supporting all events within the Centre, including the cadaver/animal labs and any VGH Simulation Centre lead insitu simulation within VGH. 
• Coordinate the development of educational and simulation events, ensuring learner and event outcomes are met.
• Utilizing critical educational thinking to support the development of the high quality simulation,
• Book (linking level of fidelity with learning outcomes, selection of appropriate equipment, room(s), staff support and debrief components, set up, session support (IT, AV, Simulation and Medical), tear down, clean up, and maintenance.
• Coordinate STAT collection and evaluation for program improvement.
• Coordinate initial safety response of the Centre during events (as required).

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).

• Three (3) 'years' recent, related nursing experience in a clinical specialty, including one year's recent, related simulation teaching experience and group facilitation or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

• A strong skill set in muscular-skeletal injury prevention (MSIP) techniques for specimen transfers is essential, and previous operating room or morgue experience is preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities 

• Competent in the International Nursing Association of Clinical Simulation and Learning (INACSL)’s current Simulation Standards of Best Practice.
• Demonstrated experience using various software applications, including google suites, simulators, presentation, word processing, spreadsheets and databases.
• Demonstrated ability to teach, demonstrate, facilitate and lead.
• Demonstrated ability to use critical thinking in approach to booking, teamwork, teaching and project management.
• Demonstrated ability to use program management resources to track project steps and highlight next steps for project completion.
• Demonstrated ability to develop educational programs and material.
• Demonstrated ability to promote a creative and safe learning environment.
• Knowledge of ' 'organization's policies, procedures and standards of care.
• Knowledge of other health care disciplines and their role in patient/resident care.
• Knowledge of research methodology and processes.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with co-workers, physicians, other health care staff and patients/residents and their families, either one-on-one and/or in-groups, both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to function as an effective team member, leader and facilitator.
• Demonstrated ability to provide leadership and work direction.
• Demonstrated ability to establish workload priorities in collaboration with others.
• Demonstrated ability to provide effective consultation.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in collaboration with others.
• Demonstrated ability to deal with and/or guide others in the resolution of conflict issues.
• Demonstrated ability to function effectively and efficiently in emergency situations and guide others in needed safety response.
• Demonstrated computer skills including the ability to effectively use a computerized client care information (Electronic Health Records) systems.
• Physical ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position.

Closing Statement

The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes.As per the current Public Health Orders, as of October 5, 2023, all employees working for Vancouver Coastal Health must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or have received a single dose of the most-recent, updated COVID-19 vaccine. Proof of vaccination status will be required.

WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?

VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and "going first" when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.

• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
• Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
• Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff

Equity, diversity, and inclusion are essential to our goals of creating a great place to work and delivering exceptional care. We acknowledge and accommodate unique differences and ensure special measures are in place so that all prospective and current employees are given an opportunity to succeed.We are committed to building a representative workforce and encourage applications reflecting diversity of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization or ancestry, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2024.Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting. ***Employees of VCH must apply online via the Internal Career Portal on CareerHub, you are currently viewing the External Career Portal. Refer to the https://my.vch.ca/working-here/job-postings site for instructions on how to view internal job postings and how to apply as an employee. Current VCH employees who apply to this posting using this external site will be considered as an external candidate. Seniority will not apply.***Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.