Licensed Practical Nurse Educator, Long Term Care

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Joining our team offers you opportunities to work in a rapidly growing organization with health professionals who are excellent in their respective fields, career growth and advancement, a competitive compensation package (including earning four weeks of vacation in your first year, comprehensive health benefits, and pension plan), and the rewarding opportunity to make a difference every single day in health care.

In accordance with the Licenced Practical Nurse (LPN) Standards of Practice Framework (Scope of Practice, Performance and Practice Standards) outlined by the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) and the mission and values of Fraser Health (FH), the Licensed Practical Nurse Educator (LPNE) works autonomously in the long term care setting.

The LPNE also works collaboratively and as a member of an inter-professional team utilizing evidence-informed practice and education theory to provide structured training and education programs that will achieve the most effective outcomes and deliver formal group or individual educational activities to LPNs and/or Health Care Assistants (HCAs). Measures education plan success and amends plans accordingly. Participates in research, policy, quality improvement, and risk management activities. The LPNE performs their duties within a program and/or regional focus and may be required to work at multiple sites across Fraser Health.

Education, Training & Experience

Current practicing registration as a Licensed Practical Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM). Three (3) years of recent related clinical experience in the designated clinical area, including one (1) year of education and/or leadership experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Completion of post-graduate course work and/or certification applicable to the designated clinical area.

Valid BC Driver’s License and access to personal vehicle for business-related purposes.

Skills & Abilities

• Clinical proficiency/expertise in the designated clinical area.
• Ability to apply educational theories and evidence to teaching practices.
• Ability to establish educational priorities to meet identified program, organization and learner needs.
• Ability to implement education based on changing practices e.g. legislation and technology.
• Ability to foster effective teaching and learning relationships.
• Ability to facilitate learning and create effective learning environments.
• Ability to collaborate with a variety of stakeholders in preparing appropriate learner environments.
• Ability to develop and utilize appropriate practice assessment tools.
• Ability to develop and deliver teaching/learning modalities and education materials that promote evidence-informed practice.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to provide leadership and work direction in a coaching/mentoring role.
• Ability to work independently in an organized and self directed manner.
• Ability to problem-solve and effectively deal with conflict situations.
• Ability to conceptualize education from a unit to regional focus.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Fraser Health is the heart of health care for over two million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, Canada, on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations and is home to 32 First Nations within the Fraser Salish region.

People - those we care for and those who care for them - are at the heart of everything we do. Our hospital and community-based services are delivered by a team of 50,000+ staff, medical staff and volunteers.

We are committed to planetary health and value diversity in the work force. We strive to maintain an environment of respect, caring and trust. Fraser Health’s hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable and culturally safe manner.

Together, we are the heart of health care.

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