Licensed Practical Nurse Educator, Long Term Care

Salary

The salary range for this position is CAD $34.20 - $46.40 / hour

Job Summary

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We invite you to apply today and find out why employees recommend Fraser Health to their friends as an exceptional place to work. We are committed to planetary health; we value diversity in the work force and seek 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.

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.

Detailed Overview

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.

Responsibilities

Determines education priorities that meet learner needs, in collaboration with the Manager, Team Leader, Resident Care Coordinator, Clinical Nurse Educator and Clinical Resources Nurse as appropriate; completes learning needs assessments of individuals or groups to assist in the determination of the educational requirements and their objectives.

Facilitates and implements educational programs based on clinical evidence, policy (e.g. clinical decision support tools), literature and resources, and education theory.

Creates supportive and interprofessional learning environments; utilizes education theory and builds strong professional relationships with learners in order to facilitate open communication.

Delivers learner-centered education to individual or groups of LPNs and/or HCAs through methods such as conducting formal presentations, mentoring, coaching, facilitating groups, demonstrating, providing lectures, role modeling, and providing point-of-care education and on-the-spot teaching.

Plans and schedules educational activities and maintains a system for tracking attendance; maintains statistics for reporting purposes.

Evaluates education program effectiveness by measuring the outcomes, determining whether the clinical objectives have been achieved, and assessing whether learning has occurred that results in the demonstration of evidence-informed practices.

Delivers other educational programs such as staff orientation, equipment/supply in-services, and other related FH initiatives.

Arranges clinical placements and provides mentorship for LPN and/or HCA students in consultation with the Manager and in collaboration with both internal and external stakeholders. Supports meaningful partnerships with the educational sector to foster learning.

Collaborates with other practice leaders to provide leadership, consultation, and performance support for LPNs, HCAs and students to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care.

Supports LPNs and/or HCAs to plan and carry out client/family education about discharge planning, illness prevention and health maintenance.

Participates in quality improvement and risk management activities by methods such as evaluating effect of changes in practice, generating recommendations for alternative approaches to practices, conducting safety audits and implementing teaching/learning when required.

Participates in research and special projects; promotes staff awareness and involvement in research activities.

Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders, participates on a variety of designated professional or operational committees at the program and/or regional level.

Assists the Manager or designate by attending panel interviews, providing recommendations on the selection of new staff, and providing feedback on optimal use of budgetary resources as requested.

Assists the Manager or designate by assessing clinical skill and performance of LPNs and/or HCAs. Provides coaching and establishes learning plans for LPNs and/or HCAs to achieve clinical performance goals.

Participates in the review, development, implementation and evaluation of evidence-informed clinical decisions support tools/policies.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

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, or