Nurse Educator, Clinical Prevention Services (STI/HIV) BC Centre for Disease Control

Job title:

Nurse Educator, Clinical Prevention Services (STI/HIV) BC Centre for Disease Control

Company

Provincial Health Services Authority

Job description

Nurse Educator, Clinical Prevention Services (STI/HIV)BC Centre for Disease ControlVancouver, BCAre you ready to make a difference? The BC Centre for Disease Control, a dynamic Provincial Health Services Authority program, seeks passionate individuals to join us in providing provincial and national leadership in disease surveillance, detection, treatment, prevention, and consultation.At our core, we aim to cultivate vibrant communities where everyone can achieve optimal health and well-being—right where they live, work, learn, and play.If you’re driven by the desire to create positive change and contribute to healthier communities, this is the opportunity you’ve been waiting for! Apply now to join our innovative team and make a difference that matters.Reporting to the Manager, Public Health, the Nurse Educator works collaboratively within the program of education to undertake curriculum development, design and delivery of theoretical and clinical portions of educational programs specific to the prevention, control and treatment of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), HIV, and Hepatitis throughout the province of British Columbia. The Nurse Educator works primarily within the scope of education that pertains to public health nursing practice but may also include other relevant public health care providers and clients. Nurse Educators will have an impact on Certified practice for Reproductive Health (STI) within the province as well as STI education campaigns, health care provider tools, and act in a consultative role for practice questions that arise within their service line.What you’ll do

• Identify, analyze, and use relevant and valid information including research findings in the development of educational curriculum.
• Consult and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders the design and delivery of educational initiatives, educational programs, or other projects as appropriate.
• Participate in a collaborative manner to assist in the design and delivery of educational initiatives of other educational programs within Clinical Prevention Services and agency including Aboriginal Programs, Outreach, Hepatitis and the Provincial STI and TB Clinics.
• Lead and support development, implementation, evaluation and monitoring of nursing certification and Decision Support Tools in partnership and under guidance of the College of Registered Nurses of British Columbia.
• Set priorities when planning and providing educational programs to respond to Clinical Prevention Services and provincial public health educational needs.
• Teach using appropriate instructional methods and relevant theory in online, clinical, and workshop settings that may occur in collaboration with public health agencies throughout the province.
• Apply learning and communication theory to create a professional learning environment for divisional staff and other learners in classroom, on-line, workshop, and clinical teaching and learning settings.
• Participate in program evaluation and integrates relevant changes to enhance curriculum design and delivery.
• Establish and maintain appropriate education records.
• Maintain competence in knowledge of relevant legislation and regulation that influence curriculum content including the Public Health Act and Health Professions Act within British Columbia.

What you bringQualifications

• Graduation from an approved School of Nursing with current practicing registration as an RN with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
• Current certification in Reproductive Health – STI is required for nurse educators supporting STI and HIV services.
• Two (2) years’ experience in curriculum design and delivery, and clinical nursing practice education, plus one (1) year of experience in nursing practice specific to the prevention and treatment of STI/HIV, Hepatitis, and/or TB.

Skills & Knowledge

• Ability to travel throughout the province of British Columbia.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated ability to teach, facilitate and lead in online, clinical, and workshop and other various settings.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and present educational programs and materials.
• Demonstrated computer skills including competence with Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, Outlook, and Internet Explorer, and to access computerized multi-media resources for education.
• Demonstrated ability to access appropriate literature databases and undertake literature searches.
• Demonstrated ability to establish workload priorities, plan and organize work, and to work within time-sensitive projects.
• Demonstrated leadership in facilitating group work with multiple individuals and programs.
• Demonstrated ability to adjust to new or unexpected events, deal effectively with conflict situations, and to problem solve.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

• Commitment to develop knowledge and understanding of legislative obligations and provincial commitments found in the foundational documents – including Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC’s Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan and Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study – and how they intersect across the health care system.
• Commitment to upholding the shared responsibility of creating lasting and meaningful reconciliation in Canada as per TRC (2015) and BC’s Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019).
• As a strong asset for consideration, we are looking for our successful candidate to have: Knowledge of social, economic, political and historical realities of settler colonialism on Indigenous Peoples and familiarity with addressing Indigenous-specific anti-racism, anti-racism and Indigenous Cultural Safety and foundational documents and legislative commitments (The Declaration Act, the Declaration Action Plan, TRC, IPS, Remembering Keegan, etc.).

What we bringEvery PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future. That’s why we’re focused on your care too – offering health, wellness, development programs to support you – at work and at home.

• 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 in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles.
• Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources.
• Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
• PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position).
• Access to WorkPerks, a premium discount program offering a wide range of local and national discounts on electronics, entertainment, dining, travel, wellness, apparel, and more.

Job Type: Regular, Full-Time
Wage: $49.20 – $63.47/hour
Location: 655 West 12th Avenue, Vancouver BC, V5Z 4R4
Hours of Work: Monday – Friday, 08:00-16:00 / 08:30 – 16:30
Requisition # 171786EWhat we doThe (BCCDC) is dedicated to preventing and controlling communicable diseases and promoting environmental health for the province of BC.BCCDC is part of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA).The Provincial Health Services Authority ( ) plans, manages and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province. Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people – Be compassionate – Dare to innovate – Cultivate partnerships – Serve with purpose.Learn more about PHSA and our programs:PHSA and BCCDC are committed to equity in our hiring and employment practices. With learning and compassion, we are addressing existing inequities and barriers throughout our systems. PHSA is seeking to create a diverse workforce and to establish an inclusive and culturally safe environment. We invite applications and enquiries from all people, particularly those belonging to the historically, systemically, and/or persistently marginalized groups identified under the B.C. Human Rights Code.One of PHSA’s North Star priorities is to eradicate Indigenous-specific racism, which includes dismantling barriers to health care employment at every level. We welcome Indigenous individuals to apply and/or contact the Sanya’kula Team (Indigenous Recruitment & Employee Experience) for support at .Indigenous-specific anti-racism initiatives are rooted in addressing the unique forms of discrimination, historical and ongoing injustices, and marginalization faced by Indigenous peoples. These initiatives align with an Indigenous rights-based approach, recognizing the inherent rights and self-determination of Indigenous communities. PHSA must uphold legislative obligations and provincial commitments found in the foundational documents such as including Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC’s Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan and Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study.ATTN: PHSA Employees:To be considered as a PHSA employee (internal applicant) for this position, you must apply online via your internal profile atPlease note the internal job posting will no longer be accessible after the expiry date of XX. If the internal job posting has expired, please contact the Internal Jobs Help Desk and advise that you would like to be considered as a late internal applicant for this position. Please do not apply for the external job posting.If you have not registered your internal profile, a password is required to log in for the first time. To obtain your password, please contact the Internal Jobs Help Desk at 604-875-7264 or 1-855-875-7264. Please note regular business hours are Monday – Friday (excluding stats), 8:30am to 4:30pm. For inquiries outside of regular business hours, please email the Internal Jobs Help Desk at and a Help Desk Representative will contact you the next business day.Labor Agreement Nurses’ Bargaining Association
Requisition # 171786E-2422805
Work Site 655 West 12th Avenue, Vancouver BC, V5Z 4R4
Job Type Regular, Full-Time
Salary/Rate $49.20 – $63.47 / Hour
FTE 1.00
Hours of Work M-F 08:30-16:30 or 08:00-16:00
Work Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Expiry Date 12-Jan-2025

Expected salary

$49.2 – 63.47 per hour

Location

Vancouver, BC

Job date

Sun, 15 Dec 2024 01:35:50 GMT

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