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.

Providing leadership to the multi-disciplinary team, the Clinical Nurse Leader provides day-to-day leadership in the operations of an assigned unit/service area and 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 area. 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 plus three (3) to five (5) years' recent related experience, including two (2) years relevant clinical experience. Current practicing Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives. Valid BC Driver's license.

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 team-oriented practice and life long learning;
- Ability to operate related equipment;
- Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Requirements https://jd.viha.ca/JD1926.pdf

📌 Clinical Nurse Leader - (234795) (Nanaimo)
🏢 Island Health
📍 Nanaimo