Job Summary:

In accordance with the Purpose, Vision, Values and Coast Salish Teachings, and strategic direction of PHSA, safety, including both patient and employee safety, is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at PHSA. As such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Working within the assigned clinical program, the Clinical Instructor participates in the design and development of course materials and processes to promote continuous quality improvement; promotes and models family centered care and applies and facilitates the educational process using principles of adult learning and competency based education in all educational activities;  utilizes specialized nursing knowledge and expertise in surgery to guide students in the provision of safe care in the clinical area. Consults and collaborates with interdisciplinary team members and educators to coordinate activities and experiences, to ensure a positive learning environment. Evaluates student progress and resolves difficult clinical situations. Duties include preparing interactive lecture sessions, observing, supporting and guiding students in clinical setting, acting as a resource for students, evaluating student progress, acting as a liaison between the training program and hospital personnel, maintaining training records and manuals and participating in direct patient care as necessary. The Clinical Instructor promotes education practices that are consistent with established policies, standards and strategic directions of Children’s and Women’s Hospital.

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. Learn more at jobs.phsa.ca/mnpr.

Duties/Accountabilities:

1.    Participates in program design and development by incorporating theoretical concepts and research relevant specialties. Provides input on existing tools and processes and coordinating appropriate teaching methods and strategies to the program content.

2.    Develops, reviews and modifies learning resources, such as student workbooks, unit specific manuals, clinical checklists and competency statements to ensure that they are current, relevant and reflect best practice. Initiates strategies to improve program content and delivery.

3.    Orientates students and new hires to the unit by touring the area, reviewing hospital specific policies, protocols and procedures and introducing students to perioperative staff. Acts as a liaison between current staff and students/new hires.

4.    Coordinates students/ new hires clinical instruction by setting measurable student goals and objectives, matching assignments with student learning needs, communicating student specific teaching strategies to room staff and collaborating with room staff to ensure appropriate experience is provided. Observes students in their clinical practice and provides ongoing feedback to ensure adherence to departmental and training program standards.

5.    Utilizes a variety of classroom and clinical teaching methods to meet desired learner outcomes such as formal presentations, demonstrations, simulations, interactive exercises, and critical thinking questions/scenarios and post conferences to discuss application of theory to practice.

6.    Maintains student records including evaluations/progress reports, clinical competency assessments.

7.    Evaluates student/new hire clinical and classroom progress by utilizing established evaluation tools such as continuing observation, feedback from room staff pertaining to student performance in specific clinical situations, student clinical evaluation documents, skills checklists, post-tests and midterm/final examinations.

8.    Assists students to meet program competencies by outlining expectations, reviewing learning needs, creating learning strategies and coordinating resources to facilitate student success. Assumes responsibility for students achieving program objectives.

9.    Acts as a mentor and role model for students and staff and participates in organizational initiatives to promote professionalism and best practice.

10.    Maintains own clinical competency and knowledge by researching current developments in relevant nursing theory and practice, updating clinical experience, consulting with interdisciplinary team members and attending education seminars/lectures/courses.

11.    Collaborates with the program manager to create an individual plan for continuous professional growth and development. Sets measurable goals and objectives and reviews progress to ensure goals are achieved within established time frames.

12.    Ensures a safe and healthy workplace for patients/clients and staff through methods such as effective orientation, training, promotion and monitoring of safe work practices and enforcement of health and safety requirements. Reports unsafe situations; investigates and takes corrective action and/or notifies appropriate personnel.

13. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education, Training and Experience

• Graduation from an approved School of Nursing with current practicing registration as an RN with the British Columbia College of Nurses & Midwives (BCCNM).
• Five (5) years of recent, related experience in a broad range of clinical specialties, including one (1) year related experience with mentoring and/or preceptoring, facilitating group processes.
• Current certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).

Skills and Abilities

• Broad knowledge of nursing science theory, and practice within a patient/family centred care model.
• Broad knowledge of educational theory
• Broad knowledge of hospital policies, procedures, and standards of care.
• Broad knowledge of other health care disciplines and their role in patient care.
• Demonstrated ability to function as an effective team member, leader, facilitator, mentor and preceptor.
• Demonstrated ability to teach, demonstrate, facilitate and coach.
• Demonstrated ability to promote a creative learning environment.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and non-verbally, with students, other members of the interdisciplinary team, patient and families, either one-on-one and in-groups.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex learning situations.
• Demonstrated ability to promote a creative learning environment.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize, collaborate, and consult with others in an effective and respectful way.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in collaboration with others.
• Physical ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position.
• Skill in the use of equipment and in techniques appropriate to Perioperative nursing.
• Demonstrated ability to deal with and/or guide others in resolution of conflict issues.
• Demonstrated ability to function effectively and efficiently in emergency situations and guide others in order to deliver quality patient care.
• Demonstrated skill in CPR techniques.
• Demonstrated computer skills.

 

**IMPORTANT INFORMATION**

• NBA internal positions are posted on Tuesdays and Thursdays for a period of 72 hours.
• A selection decision will be made within 7 business days of the posting closing date.
• If an interview is required, you must be available. Interviews are scheduled for September 22, 2026.
• The successful applicant has 48 hours to accept or decline the position.
• If you will not be available to accept or decline the job offer during the selection process, you must assign a designate that the Hiring Leader may contact during your absence. Please ensure you have clearly identified your designate on your resume or cover letter.
• If you have any questions regarding this new process, please contact the Internal Jobs Help Desk by email at internaljobshelpu@phsa.ca.