Clinical Educator & Practice Lead
The Heights at Mt. View | Victoria, British Columbia, Canada | Full time
The Opportunity
At Baptist Housing, every day is an opportunity for you to help our seniors experience life well in supportive communities. As a member of our team, you can experience a fulfilling career while working in a collaborative environment where support for you is prioritized. As the Clinical Educator & Practice Lead, you’ll play a key role in advancing clinical excellence, supporting team development, and leading quality initiatives that align with Baptist Housing’s mission and values. You’ll support quality and education initiatives for long-term care for four days a week and in assisted living for one day a week.
About The Role
As the Clinical Educator & Practice Lead, you are a champion of quality care, education, and best practice. You will provide expert clinical consultation, deliver and evaluate educational programming, and support quality improvement strategies across the organization. With a strong foundation in adult education and gerontological care, you will guide team members in developing their clinical skills while ensuring that our practices meet provincial, legislative, and accreditation standards. You foster a culture of safety and learning and are committed to servant leadership in everything you do.
Key Responsibilities
Education & Clinical Practice Support
- Assess educational needs, develop content, and deliver learning programs for clinical teams.
- Provide mentorship, orientation, and ongoing training for team members.
- Support performance improvement and continuing education.
- Lead organization-wide clinical initiatives and ensure alignment with best practices and regulatory expectations.
Quality & Risk Management
- Analyze data and implement continuous quality improvement strategies.
- Develop policies, conduct audits, and evaluate program effectiveness.
- Identify risk trends and support site leadership with incident reviews and prevention strategies.
Health & Safety Leadership
- Promote a culture of workplace safety and wellbeing.
- Integrate health and safety topics into all education planning and delivery.
- Collaborate with operational leaders to develop programs, tools, and resources that elevate care quality.
- Participate in regional quality meetings and support the organization's strategic direction.
Requirements
Education & Certification
- Registered Nurse (BCCNM) or degree in a recognized health science/professional program.
- Certified in gerontology (preferred).
- Formal training or experience in adult education or clinical instruction.
Experience
- Minimum 5 years in healthcare with at least 2 years in a clinical role (long-term care preferred).
- 5+ years in education or training roles with experience in quality improvement.
- Demonstrated alignment with Baptist Housing’s values and the Wellness Model of Care.
- Strong understanding of seniors’ needs, adult learning principles, and change management.
- Experience with RAI-MDS, PointClickCare, SharePoint, and Microsoft Dynamics.
- Strong interpersonal, facilitation, and communication skills.
- Analytical, organized, and able to lead projects independently.
About You
You are a relational leader who thrives on helping others grow. Your clinical expertise is matched by your commitment to education, collaboration, and innovation. You are detail-oriented and strategic, and you foster excellence in a way that is both compassionate and values-aligned. You take your work seriously, but not yourself and believe that teamwork and fun go together.
Compensation & Benefits
We offer a competitive compensation package, featuring an annual salary range between $101,000 to $117,000. Your comprehensive benefits include employer-paid extended health and dental coverage, along with a generous four weeks of vacation. Additionally, we provide RRSP matching contributions and support for your ongoing professional development.
Baptist Housing Careers
Our Promise to You!
At Baptist Housing, every day is an opportunity for you to help our seniors experience life well in supportive communities. As a member of our team, you can experience a fulfilling career while working in a collaborative environment where support for you is prioritized. Joining Baptist Housing means becoming a part of a committed and compassionate team that strives to create a warm and relational community where you can confidently bring your whole self to work, knowing that your contributions are valued and recognized. Our people and our values are what set us apart, and together we make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents.
Why Work at Baptist Housing?
- Meaningful Service: Your work matters! You can make a real impact on the lives of our residents. Your role is both fulfilling and purposeful.
- Supportive & Fun Community: We're more than colleagues. Experience a supportive, safe and fun environment where we take our work seriously, but not ourselves.
- Recognition & Appreciation: Experience appreciation events and receive recognition awards through our team programs
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Skills Required
- Registered Nurse (BCCNM) or degree in a recognized health science/professional program
- Formal training or experience in adult education or clinical instruction
- Certified in gerontology
- Minimum 5 years in healthcare with at least 2 years in a clinical role (long-term care preferred)
- 5+ years in education or training roles with experience in quality improvement
- Experience with RAI-MDS, PointClickCare, SharePoint, and Microsoft Dynamics
- Strong interpersonal, facilitation, and communication skills
- Analytical, organized, and able to lead projects independently
What We Do
Baptist Housing provides supportive senior living communities in British Columbia, Canada, dedicated to helping seniors experience life well. The organization focuses on delivering compassionate care and clinical excellence through a variety of services, including long-term care and professional nursing support, aiming to enhance the quality of life and dignity of the older adults they serve.
