Clinical Educator, Radiation Therapy - BC Cancer - Surrey

Clinical Educator, Radiation Therapy

BC Cancer

Surrey, BC

The Radiation Therapy Clinical Educator plans and directs radiation therapist education and supports the Radiation Therapy vision. The Clinical Educator in Radiation Therapy oversees (1) the development of the knowledge, skills, ability, and aptitude of radiation therapy staff and students (2) the enhancement of radiation therapy patient education programs and (3) the promotion of professional and public education regarding Radiation Therapy and Radiation Therapists. 

What you’ll do

• Collaborate and contribute to clinical education for the Radiation Therapy Program through development of new training and clinical instruction. Recognizes the importance of maintaining clinical expertise, by performing clinical duties in the treatment and/or planning module.
• Develop, incorporate, and evaluate education programs for staff radiation therapists and students in response to process initiatives implemented by the provincial Radiation Therapy Program.
• Ensure consistent administration of Radiation Therapy education and clinical instruction for staff and students, as well as members of the health care team within the Cancer Centers; in support of the programs, policies and standards of practice that enhance continuity and quality of care for oncology patients.
• Facilitate radiation therapy staff and students’ clinical learning through co-ordination of clinical learning activities. Provides clinical instruction, assessment of the students’ clinical experience and offers support to staff radiation therapists involved in clinical teaching in accordance with the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT) certification requirements.
• Assist the Provincial Professional Practice & Academic Leader in integrating best practice, research findings and process redesign into new programs, policies and educational programs by reviewing current material, drafting updates and forwarding to leadership for approval.
• Demonstrate and promotes critical inquiry into the practice of radiation therapy by identifying new learning opportunities for staff and students.
• Observe staff and students, reviews documentation, and incident reports and ensures that standards of care are followed. Consults with the Provincial Professional Practice and Academic Leader, Regional Professional Practice Leaders or academic institution faculty, where necessary, to initiate follow up action.
• Provide or facilitates the provision of clinical instruction to radiation therapy staff and students in subject areas such as treatment application, treatment planning and patient assessment.
• Assist the Provincial Professional Practice & Academic Leader and Regional Professional Practice Leader in defining and operationalizing professional standards for the discipline of radiation therapy as technology and processes change. Develops and implements education which integrates didactic and clinical instruction in response to program redesign and advancements in professional practice.
• Assist the Provincial Professional Practice & Academic Leader and Regional Professional Practice Leader and academic institution faculty in creating a culture that recognizes and responds to student and staff professional practice development through activities such as mentoring, role modeling, coaching, team building, resource identification, networking and empowering teams to enhance clinical expertise.
• Assesses radiation therapy staff and students' clinical learning experience through direct observation within the RT process. Provides feedback and completes evaluations which enhance the learning experience. Consults with the Provincial Professional Practice and Academic Leader, Regional Process Leaders or academic institution faculty, where necessary, to initiate follow up action.

What you bring

Qualifications:

• Completion of a recognized degree program in Radiation Therapy.
• Three (3) years’ recent related clinical experience in Radiation Therapy.
• Canadian Association for Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT) Certified, active membership preferred.
• Certificate/diploma in adult education and one (1) years’ experience in curriculum development, program planning and delivery, program evaluation and consultation or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of the historic and ongoing impacts of settler colonialism and systemic racism on Indigenous Peoples within social and health contexts. This includes understanding how these factors contribute to current health disparities and barriers to care. Show a clear commitment to identifying, challenging, and eradicating Indigenous-specific racism and all forms of discrimination impacting equity-deserving groups within health care settings. This involves familiarity and understanding Indigenous Cultural Safety and Humility recognizing personal biases, institutional barriers, engaging in anti-racism education and training and advocating for systemic change.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of legislative obligations and provincial commitments within BC Cancer contexts found in the foundational documents including Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan and Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study - BC Human Rights Code, BC Anti-racism Act and how they intersect across the health care system.

Core Competencies:

• Brings an understanding of the Indigenous specific racism and the broader systemic racism that exists in the colonial health care structure and has demonstrated initiatives in breaking down barriers and ensuring a safe environment ensuring a sense of belonging to all and informed by Indigenous Cultural Safety.
• Awareness of social, economic, political and historical realities of settler colonialism on Indigenous Peoples and familiarity with addressing Indigenous-specific anti-racism, anti-racism and Indigenous Cultural Safety and foundational documents and legislative commitments (the Declaration Act, the Declaration Action Plan, TRC, IPS, Remembering Keegan, etc.).

You have:

• Ability to function as an educator, change agent and researcher.
• Ability to teach clinical and technical skills.
• Ability to assess and evaluate clinical performance and competency.
• Ability to organize work and work independently.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills, including the ability to function as team member, communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, and listen actively.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Demonstrated skills in CPR techniques.
• Demonstrated deep understanding of their personal learning journey related to Indigenous-specific racism and dismantling systems of oppression, as well as addressing racism more broadly. Able to articulate and share this journey to motivate and inspire others.
• Knowledge of the social, economic, political realities of settler-colonialism and impacts on Indigenous peoples in social and health contexts as well as knowledge and understanding of, and commitment to upholding legislative obligations and provincial commitments in the foundational documents: Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan, Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study, and the Distinctions Based Approach.

What we bring

Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future. That’s why we’re focused on your care too – offering health, wellness, development programs to support you – at work and at home.

• Join one of BC’s largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations – offering vast opportunities for growth, development, and recognition programs that honour the commitment and contribution of all employees.
• Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles.
• Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources.
• Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
• PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position).
• Access to WorkPerks, a premium discount program offering a wide range of local and national discounts on electronics, entertainment, dining, travel, wellness, apparel, and more.

Job Type: Regular, Full-Time

Wage: $57.08 to $71.26 per hour. 

Location: 13750 - 96th Avenue, Surrey, BC V3V 1Z2  

Application will be accepted until position is filled.

Hours of Work: Monday-Friday; 7am-3pm/730am-330pm/8am-4pm/830am-430pm/9am-5pm/930am-530pm/10am-6pm or as operationally required

Requisition Number: 182122E

What we do

BC Cancer provides comprehensive cancer control for the people of British Columbia. BC Cancer is part of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA).

PHSA plans, manages and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province. Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people – Be compassionate – Dare to innovate – Create equity – Be courageous.

Learn more about PHSA and our programs: jobs.phsa.ca/programs-and-services

PHSA and BC Cancer are committed to anti-racism and equity in our hiring and employment practices. With learning and compassion, we are addressing existing inequities and barriers throughout our systems. PHSA is seeking to create a diverse workforce and to establish an inclusive and culturally safe environment. We invite applications and enquiries from all people, particularly those belonging to the historically, systemically, and/or persistently excluded groups identified under the B.C. Human Rights Code.

One of PHSA’s North Star priorities is to eradicate Indigenous-specific racism, which includes ongoing commitments to Indigenous recruitment and employee experience as well as dismantling barriers to health care employment at every level. We welcome Indigenous individuals to apply and/or contact the Sanya’k̓ula Team (Indigenous Recruitment & Employee Experience) for support at indigenous.employment@phsa.ca.

Indigenous-specific anti-racism initiatives are rooted in addressing the unique forms of discrimination, historical and ongoing injustices, and exclusion faced by Indigenous peoples. These initiatives align with an Indigenous rights-based approach, recognizing the inherent rights and title of BC First Nations and self-determination of all First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities. PHSA is mandated to uphold legislative obligations and provincial commitments found in the foundational documents including the Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan and Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study.

Attention current employees of PHSA:

You must apply via your internal profile at http://internaljobs.phsa.ca.

The internal job posting expires on April 17, 2025, and will no longer be accessible. If the internal job posting has expired, please e-mail internaljobshelpu@phsa.ca with the six-digit job requisition number and your PHSA employee ID number to be considered as a late internal applicant. Please do not apply for the external job posting.

If you have not yet set up an internal profile, please e-mail internaljobshelpu@phsa.ca with your PHSA employee ID number to obtain your temporary password. Our business hours are Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm, excluding Statutory Holidays and a Help Desk Representative will respond to you with 1-2 business days.

If you are not a current employee of PHSA and require assistance with your application, please contact the External Careers team at careers@phsa.ca.