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Location

Nanaimo Regional General Hospital (NRGH) - Nanaimo, BC V9S 2B7 CA (Primary)

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

No travel required

Shift Start Time/End Time

as required, 1100-2000

Days Off

As required

Vacancy Type

Casual

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$49.20 - $67.08

Paid FTE

N/A

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

N/A

Planned Start Date

Sep. 21 2026

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Pending Return of Incumbent

CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)

Required for Professional Registration

Job Description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; 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 career 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 registrant. Three to five years' recent related experience, including two years' relevant clinical experience.

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 collaborative approach to problem solving supported by a systems approach;
- Ability to effectively employ human relation skills including conflict resolution;
- Contributes to the professional and the organizational vision as it pertains to clinical practice and patient care;
- 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.

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Additional information for applicants

This posting is for a casual CNL position in the PIC/PES - Knowledge of the Mental Health Act and Acute psychiatry as asset. Position is not filled at overtime. 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.

📌 Clinical Nurse Leader (Nanaimo)
🏢 Island Health
📍 Nanaimo