Position Summary

Kelowna Community Health and Services Centre located in Kelowna, BC is looking for a Term Specific Full-Time Regional Knowledge Coordinator . Service area is Employed Student Nurse & Employed Student Psychiatric Nurse Program. Travel will be required throughout the Interior Health Authority region. Apply today!

Shift Times: Days/Monday to Friday: 08:00 to 16:00

Position end date: March 31, 2025

Days Off: Sun, Sat, STAT

What we offer:
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Employer paid training/education opportunities
• Employer paid vacation
• Employer paid insurance premiums
• Extended health & dental coverage
• Municipal Pension Plan
• Work-life balance
• Opportunities for career advancement

What will you work on?
This position practices in accordance with the standards of professional practice and code of ethics as outlined by the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) as well as within a client and family centered care model.

The Regional Knowledge Coordinator in consultation with the Operations/Program/Practice Leader(s) works with Interior Health (IH) Leadership in the development, implementation, delivery and evaluation of education, training and related knowledge services within the assigned practice area(s) for IH.

The Regional Knowledge Coordinator provides knowledge services leadership and promotes consistent development, application, delivery and integration of evidence-based knowledge services within the assigned practice area(s) by methods such as: integrating evidence informed knowledge; utilizing adult teaching /learning techniques; incorporating change management principles; and acting as a resource to staff and others by providing evidence, guidance and support in relation to education/knowledge transfer methods, technologies, best practices and initiatives.

• Collaborates with Operations/Program/Practice Leader(s) within IH and with Managers in the assigned practice area(s), to ensure that systems of continuous learning are in place to provide staff with the opportunity to remain current in best practices in accordance with applicable standards and initiative requirements.
• Provides evidence-based, knowledge services leadership in achieving and promoting consistent IH education, knowledge transfer and evaluation goals within the assigned practice area(s) by methods such as:
• Assessing the ongoing learning needs of staff by developing or utilizing needs assessment tools (such as competencies, surveys, interviews) or responding to formal requests from Operations/Program/Practice Leader(s), for leadership or system initiatives. May identify staff learning plans to meet practice standards; reviews plans and makes adjustments to meet established learning objectives as required;
• Developing educational initiatives/programs by searching current literature and incorporating findings on best practice into course content;
• Employing change management principles in the teaching and facilitating of education and knowledge transfer initiatives;
• Participating in the ongoing development, review and revision of policies, standards, guidelines, protocols, and procedures; related education and knowledge transfer material and associated initiatives as directed by Operations/Program/Practice Leader(s);
• Delivering cost effective educational programs with the objective of increasing staff knowledge, training and acquisition of competencies required to meet health care needs of clients;
• Delivering information by way of effective delivery methods (such as lectures, case studies, group work, e-learning, etc.);
• Facilitating the utilization of resources in alignment with the established and approved budget;
• Facilitating and assisting access to educational opportunities;
• Evaluating outcomes and effectiveness of education and instruction by formally assessing staff and programs using both qualitative and quantitative evaluation strategies; and
• Monitoring the impact of education and training programs, and reporting related progress to the Leader(s) on a regular basis.
• Acts as a resource person for staff in the assigned practice area(s) by performing duties such as:
• Communicating current information on approaches to quality client care and researching new and/or alternate educational and training activities that improve the delivery of care;
• Addressing planned and other requests for education and training that can be met within existing teaching/learning resources;
• Researching and arranging for external resources when local resources are not available or inadequate; and
• Motivating clinical staff, on a group and individual basis, to participate in pertinent educational events available in person, online and by distance education and communicating such information using a variety of modalities (such as in person, by email, letters, flyers, etc.).
• Demonstrates expertise and provides leadership in evidence based practice by reviewing literature, consulting with experts, collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team and evaluating clinical practice outcomes to ensure compliance with standards.
• Acts as a role model to staff and provides information based on application of theories, concepts and principles to provide excellence in quality client care.
• Participates in keeping the educational database up-to-date with statistics on educational programs provided, and submits regular reports on educational activities to the Operations/Program/Practice Leader(s). Maintains relevant documentation: prepares, completes and presents reports as required/directed
• Responds to issues and inquiries in a supportive and goal oriented manner, facilitating communication to affect positive outcomes, empowering staff to assume responsibility for appropriate practice setting and client care decisions that are consistent with specific competencies, professional scope of practice and professional standards.
• Provides input and feedback on the development of practice standards, guidelines, policies and procedures. Ensures IH wide perspective is applied, working collaboratively with key stakeholders across the region.
• Participates in Quality Improvement processes, meetings and committee work as directed to meet organizational goals and strategic directives.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education, Training and Experience:
Graduation from an approved School of Nursing with current practicing registration with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).

Three (3) years’ recent, related experience in the assigned practice area(s) and two(2) years’ formal experience in adult teaching/learning, curriculum development, teaching, providing in services or staff development function; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Current valid BC driver’s license.

*** Service area is Employed Student Nurse & Employed Student Psychiatric Nurse Program. Travel will be required throughout the Interior Health Authority region.***

Comments

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