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 the Manager, the Clinical Nurse Leader - Long-Term Care 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





Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant or a practicing RPN registrant. Graduation from a recognized nursing program with Gerontology certification or evidence of an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Minimum of three-five years recent related experience in long-term care

Skills And Abilities

- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
- Ability to supervise.
- Ability to provide direct patient care when and if needed.
- 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.
- Demonstrated critical thinking and problem solving skills.
- Demonstrated commitment to cooperative 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.
- Current CPR level C.
- Familiar with MS Outlook, MS word,
- Basic keyboarding skills.

Job Requirements: https://jd.viha.ca/JD2819.pdf

📌 Clinical Nurse Leader Long-Term Care (RN/RPN) (Brentwood Bay)
🏢 Island Health
📍 Brentwood Bay