Education Consultant

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Are you a passionate educator? Do you have expertise in curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation? Do you want to be part of a team that will develop and implement a new education program review process for BC nursing and midwifery education programs? If you answered YES, the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) is hiring an Education Consultant.

You have noteworthy coaching and communication skills, and the proven ability to work collaboratively with multiple partners. You enjoy contributing to the development of policy and process improvement, change management and best practices.

Who We Are

The British Columbia College of Nurses & Midwives (“BCCNM”) is the college empowered under the Health Professions Act to regulate the practice of all licensed practical nurses, nurse practitioners, registered midwives, registered nurses, and registered psychiatric nurses in British Columbia. Regulation helps to protect the public by ensuring that professional care or service received by the public is competent, ethical, and meets the standards that society views as acceptable.

As western Canada’s largest health profession regulator, we believe a diverse and inclusive team enriches our efforts to protect the public. We welcome applications from all who reflect of the communities we serve, and especially encourage Indigenous Peoples and members of equity-seeking groups to apply. We believe diverse perspectives and experiences bring both innovation and better outcomes to the work we do and the decisions we make.

BCCNM’s commitment to Indigenous Specific Anti-Racism

BCCNM is committed to working with Indigenous Peoples and health system partners to support Indigenous-specific anti-racist practices in the health system. As the largest health regulator in Western Canada, BCCNM has the opportunity to influence the health professionals we regulate, as well as the broader health-care system, to break the cycle of racism, and improve health outcomes for Indigenous Peoples. BCCNM has pledged to become culturally safe and anti-racist, and to support the health professionals we regulate to do the same.

What We Offer You​​

We promise to provide you with rewarding work that challenges you. You will be part of a passionate team contributing to our important mandate of protecting the public. As a member of the team, you can expect to be working in a collaborative, team-based environment, and treated in a respectful and professional manner.

The expected starting base salary for this position is $117,646 – $123,529 annually, depending on a variety of factors including qualifications and experience. Once hired, you will progress through a wider salary range over time as you continue to develop job knowledge, skills and competencies for the role.

In addition to base salary, the college offers a generous vacation and extended benefits package. As an employee, you receive 100% employer-paid health and dental benefits. And we contribute to B.C.’s Municipal Pension Plan to help you secure your retirement income. Throughout your career with us, you will engage in a variety of learning and development. We will support your professional development and cover your professional membership costs. To support you in work and life, we provide an employee assistance program and fitness allowance perk. Working with us allows you to enjoy flexible hybrid work. This position is located in Vancouver, but you’ll be able to work remotely up to 3 days a week. Our office is closed for the 11 statutory holidays in B.C. as well as Easter Monday and Boxing Day.

What You’ll Be Doing

The Education Consultant (EC) provides confidential consultation to registrants and/or program representatives employed by educational institutions or organizations that offer nursing and midwifery education programs on the education program review process, including ways to incorporate the entry-level competencies and Standards of Practice that graduates of these programs are required to achieve. The EC provides oversight and support to the BCCNM Education Program Review Committee (EPRC) to carry out the education program review process. The EC consults with external stakeholders, such as educators, employers and internal BCCNM staff and, in collaboration with the EPR team, serves as the main BCCNM communication link with the administrators of recognized education programs in BC. The EC is the BCCNM representative on national projects such as revisions to the entry-level competencies and exam development for the nursing and midwifery designations and is responsible for leading the consultation process for the BC jurisdiction.  

​Key Responsibilities Include:

1. In collaboration with other ECs, leads reviews of entry-level nursing and midwifery programs and courses in accordance with the BCCNM Education Program Review Policies and Guidelines for program  recognition. . Reviews and assesses all evidence (e.g., reports) submitted during the program review, drafting reports and briefing notes (including motions) for the EPRC. Responsible for drafting program recognition reports and letters, site visit instructions, and other correspondence to the education program administration.  
2. Synthesizes evidence from source documents and EPRC meeting records for inclusion in an official recognition report regarding the EPRC review process, findings, and recommendations to the Board, followed by official communication with the president of the educational institution or organization.
3. Maintains communication with education program administrators and keeps them informed of the steps and timing of the program review process and ensures there are no potential or actual conflicts of interest with EPRC members or site visitors/subject matter experts related to the education program review. Provides consultation to education programs regarding the requirements for program review and recognition.
4. Provides leadership and support to the EPRC to plan and implement regular policy reviews, including the education standards and indicators, and to recommend revisions for Board approval.
5. In collaboration with the Director, Education Program Review, supports the EPRC by orienting members to BCCNM’s mandate, policies, and processes; plans the program review schedule; provides ongoing advice and support regarding BCCNM’s mandate and policies; and engages the EPRC in continuous improvement of policies and procedures.
6. Assists the Director, Education Program Review and collaborates with the EPR team on strategic initiatives of the program such as exam development, development and dissemination of entry-level competencies, and policy development and implementation.
7. Plans and implements regular review and revision of entry-level competencies for LPNs, RPNs, RNs, NPs and RMs. Initiates and oversees publication and communication about revised Board-approved competencies.
8. In collaboration with the exam vendor and jurisdictional counterparts, plans and manages licensure examination development for LPNs, RPNs, RNs, NPs and RMs. Consults and communicates with key provincial and national stakeholders. Liaises with the BCCNM Registration program on examination administration.
9. Demonstrates a commitment to ongoing learning related to Indigenous cultural safety and humility and supporting organizational actions towards addressing indigenous-specific racism in BC’s health care system.

Your Education & Skills ​

• ​Educational preparation at the doctoral or master’s level in nursing or midwifery or related field.
• Over ten years of experience in nursing or midwifery positions and three to five years as an educator in an educational institution. Within these roles, demonstrated experience with curriculum development and evaluation of nursing and midwifery students and program outcomes. Experience in administrative positions in education or practice an asset.
• Highly developed oral and written communication skills, group facilitation and collaboration skills, and conflict resolution skills to build consensus across groups with diverse perspectives and backgrounds.
• Experience in continuous quality improvement strategy development and short- and long-term strategic planning is required.
• Ability to make decisions independently and collaborate with internal staff and a variety of external stakeholders.
• Experience participating in research, academic activities, and scholarly writing.
• Ability to synthesize salient evidence from multiple sources to prepare written reports which provide recommendations supported by reasoning.
• Proven project planning, management, and evaluation skills.
• Must hold practising registration in good standing with BCCNM or be eligible for practising registration with BCCNM.
• Knowledge of Canadian colonial impacts on Indigenous people in social and health contexts, including social, economic, political, and historical realities impacting Indigenous communities and knowledge of Indigenous-specific anti-racism and accompanying reports (e.g. The Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s 94 Calls to Action (2015), the In Plain Sight Report (2020), and Reclaiming Power and Place’s Calls for Justice (2019)) is an asset. 
• Demonstrated understanding of equity, diversity, inclusion, and cultural humility as they apply to health care is an asset.

How to Apply

If you are interested in this position, please apply online by 11:59pm on September 29, 2024. This opportunity will remain posted until filled; however, priority consideration will be given to those who apply by the deadline. To see a full list of our current opportunities or to learn more about working at the BC College of Nurses & Midwives, please visit our website at Careers at BCCNM.

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