Description

JOB SUMMARY:

Within the context of a patient/client and family-centred care framework and continuum-based care model and in accordance with established standards of professional practice, and the established vision, values and policies of the organization including Indigenous Cultural Safety, cultural humility and anti-racism principles, works in a team based environment and is charged with providing discipline specific education and expertise across the health authority.

The Regional

Educator provides clinical and educational support to designated staff within Vancouver Coastal Health a majority of the time and performs related specialized duties. Plans, implements and evaluates educational programs, including for new graduates and other staff including employed students, provides training in practice, assisting with the development and roll out of new clinical practices and providing staff with information on current or changed therapeutic procedures and practices. Consults, confers, and collaborates with other health care providers regarding clinical concerns or requirements to gather information for ongoing improvement of client care.

Provides training in Social Work practices including leading knowledge transfer of best practice evidence, modifying techniques, assisting with the development of new clinical practices, and providing staff with information on new or changed therapeutic procedures and practices. Gathers information for ongoing improvement of Social Work services. Demonstrates expertise and leadership in social work services.

Maintains and updates own knowledge of clinical and professional practice, including hands-on clinical competencies by working directly with patients, clients, residents.

This work is framed within VCH’s commitments to our pillars of Indigenous Cultural Safety, Anti-Racism, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, and Planetary Health.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education & Experience

Master’s Degree in Social Work, plus five (5) years' recent, related broad Social Work experience in a variety of practice areas or designated program area.



Completion of a professional instructional program for teaching. Experience creating educational materials, implementing education strategies, utilizing knowledge translation abilities, and experience mentoring students, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Master’s Degree in Education preferred.

Current full registration with the British Columbia College of Social Workers.

Valid BC Driver’s License as local area travel within the VCH geographical region requires the use of a vehicle.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Comprehensive knowledge of organization policies, procedures, and standards of care.

Demonstrated knowledge of provincial legislation and government policies and procedures as it relates to the rights of the client, protection of vulnerable adults and obligations of staff.

Comprehensive knowledge of social work theory and practice within a client and family centred model of care.

Broad knowledge of the established provincial standards of practice and guidelines for clinical practitioners.

General knowledge of Trauma Informed Practice and Harm Reduction approaches and Strengths-based care.

Demonstrated ability to promote Indigenous Cultural Safety.

Demonstrated ability to provide competent and culturally safe care in a variety of settings and with diverse populations.

Demonstrated knowledge of relevant clinical practice standards/guidelines

Broad knowledge of education theory.

Broad knowledge of tele-health and technology based learning.

Broad knowledge of other health care disciplines and their role in client care.

Demonstrated ability to develop and construct effective and dynamic education modules.

Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, facilitate and teach.

Demonstrated ability in education strategies.





Demonstrated ability to promote a creative learning environment.

Demonstrated ability to promote a culture of enquiry and evidence based practice.

Demonstrated ability to communicate verbally and in writing.

Demonstrated ability to communicate with, and deal effectively with, co-workers, physicians, other health care staff, patients and their families, and outside agencies.

Demonstrated ability to plan, organize and prioritize work.

Demonstrated physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Computer literacy related to tele-health and technology-based learning; and with spreadsheet and database skills.

Demonstrated ability to operate related equipment.

The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes.

Details

At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.

Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, BC’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2026.

Unless otherwise noted on the posting, internal job postings close at 8:00 AM Pacific Time on the listed Closing Date. Please submit your digital application via the Internal Career Portal prior to the Closing Date & Time.

Nursing & LPN successful applicants will be notified by email.

We regret that only short listed candidates will be acknowledged.

This is an internal job posting for Vancouver Coastal Health employees only.

📌 Regional Social Work EducatorBE) (Vancouver)
🏢 Vancouver Coastal Health
📍 Vancouver