Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)
Jul. 7 2027
Pending Return of Incumbent
Yes
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
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 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 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 collaborative practice and life long learning;
- Ability to operate related equipment;
- Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
This position is for the Clinical Nurse Leader of the Medical Arts UPCC located within the Port Place Mall. Additional Clauses A first in Canada: minimum Nurse to Patient Ratios (mNPR) are starting in BC! Island Health, alongside other health authorities, is implementing mNPR as a transformative staffing solution that aims to improve the working environment of nurses in order to provide better quality care to our patients.
📌 Clinical Nurse Leader (Nanaimo)
🏢 Vancouver Island Health Authority
📍 Nanaimo
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