Clinical Nurse Leader Long-Term Care (RN/RPN) - (237308)

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

Yes

Travel Requirement

Travel between multiple sites may be required

Shift Start Time/End Time

0830-1630

Days Off

Vacancy Type

Temp PT

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$49.20 - $67.08

Paid FTE

0.42

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

30.00

Planned Start Date

Dec. 7 2026

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Apr. 7 2027

Pending Return of Incumbent

No

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 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 team-oriented 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 collaborative 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.

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 Long-Term Care (Central Saanich)
🏢 Vancouver Island Health Authority
📍 Central Saanich