17 Oct
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Vancouver Island Health Authority
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Victoria
17 Oct
Vancouver Island Health Authority
Victoria
Royal Jubilee Hospital (RJH) - Victoria, BC V8R 1J8 CA (Primary) Multi-Site Travel Requirement Shift Start Time/End Time Regular PT Salary Range (Hourly Rate) $Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY) employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check) In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority), 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. Reporting to a Manager (or designate) in Professional Practice & Learning, the Clinical Mentor role functions as an experienced clinical mentor, resource, and champion in the delivery of excellent client care to nurses and other team members. Working in conjunction with nurse educators, provides rapid elbow-to-elbow clinical mentorship and practice support for nursing staff.
Utilizes experience and clinical skills to function as a clinical resource to formally advise other nursing staff in nursing practice, provides clinical instruction and supports staff training and development. Education, Training And Experience Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM). Three (3) years recent, related nursing experience in the designated clinical practice area(s)
including experience mentoring nursing staff as well as leadership training or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Valid BC Driver's License and access to personal vehicle may be required. Demonstrated knowledge of nursing theory and practice within a client/family centered model of care Demonstrated knowledge of adult learning principles. Knowledge of relevant clinical practice standards/guidelines and care pathways.
Knowledge of other health care disciplines and their role in client/patient care. Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate in writing and verbally on a one to one basis and/or group setting. Demonstrated ability to use critical thinking skills in the approach to patient/client/resident care.
Demonstrated skill in the application of techniques appropriate to the assessment and treatment of designated client population utilizing best available evidence informed practice. Demonstrated ability to promote a supportive, creative learning setting and engage in continuous quality improvement. Demonstrated skill in CPR techniques.
Demonstrated ability to operate a computerized client/patient care information system as well as applicable word processing, spreadsheet and database software applications.
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.
📌 RN/RPN Clinical Nurse Mentor (Victoria)
🏢 Vancouver Island Health Authority
📍 Victoria