The Clinical Educator provides staff development expertise as an educator, facilitator and change agent. Supports the development of the bedside caregiver fostering empowerment through knowledge to achieve excellence through the delivery of evidenced based caregiver practice. This occurs through the facilitation of the educational process through assessment, development, planning, implementation and evaluation of competency assessment, continuing education and leadership development. In addition, as a role model of professional behavior, the Clinical Educator is instrumental in creating a professional nursing climate within BCHC to meet the needs of the diverse units within BCHC.