Clinical Nurse Leader (RN/RPN) - (226263) Royal Jubilee Hospital (RJH) - Victoria, BC V8R 1J8 CA (Primary) In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health), patient & staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at VIHA; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

The Clinical Nurse

Leader provides leadership in the day-to-day operations of an assigned unit/service area. Providing leadership to the multi-disciplinary team, this position coordinates and facilitates daily clinical activities, ensuring effective use of resources. Acts as the communication liaison between members of the multi-disciplinary team, as well as other health care professionals and administrative personnel outside the unit/service.

Supervises staff, provides leadership and functions as a role model and coach to assist staff with professional development and achievement of unit/service goals. Contributes to the monitoring and development of the operating plan. Provides leadership within the unit/service for quality and risk management activities.

Qualifications Education, Training And Experience: Graduation from a recognized nursing program or evidence of equivalent combination of education, training and experience.



Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN/RPN registrant. Three to five years' recent related experience, including two years' relevant clinical experience. RN required at all Acute sites; RN or RPN for LTC and/or MHSU sites.

Skills And Abilities - Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.

- Ability to supervise.
- Ability to organize, coordinate, and prioritize own work and that of others.
- Ability to use a cooperative approach to problem solving supported by a systems approach.
- Ability to effectively employ human relation skills including conflict resolution.
- Demonstrated critical thinking and problem solving skills.
- Demonstrated commitment to collaborative practice and life long learning.
- Ability to operate related equipment.
- Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
- Contributes to the professional and the organizational vision as it pertains to clinical practice and patient care.

A first in Canada: minimum Nurse to Patient Ratios (mNPRs) are here in BC!

Island

Health, alongside BC's other health authorities, is implementing mNPRs as a transformative staffing initiative that aims to improve the working environment of nurses in order to provide better quality care to our patients.

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