Clinical Coordinator

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Port Hardy; On-site; CAD 72,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Vancouver Island Health Authority is seeking a Clinical Coordinator to lead day-to-day operations of a patient care unit and to supervise a multidisciplinary team, ensuring safe, high-quality care. The role emphasizes efficient resource use, policy implementation, and collaboration with clinical and administrative staff.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing with 5–7 years of related experience, including two years in a supervisory role; a Master’s degree in Nursing is preferred

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing
• Master's degree in Nursing preferred
• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant required

Responsibilities

• Oversees day-to-day operations of the patient care unit, leading the multi-disciplinary team and coordinating clinical activities.
• Provides leadership and coaching to staff, supporting professional development and achievement of unit goals.
• Contributes to quality and risk management, policy development, and resource planning to improve patient care.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Prioritization

Budgeting

Collaboration

Conflict resolution

Critical thinking

Lifelong learning

Change management

Equipment operation

Interpersonal skills

Physical ability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Master's degree in Nursing

Job description

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

Shift Start Time/End Time

08:30-16:30

Days Off

Vacancy Type

Temp FT

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$52.39 - $70.26

Paid FTE

1.0

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

75

Planned Start Date

Oct. 19 2026

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Oct. 4 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

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.

The Clinical Coordinator is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the patient/client/resident care unit/service. 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 and evaluates staff, provides leadership and functions as a role model and coach to assist staff with professional development and achievement of unit/service goals. Takes a long-range view of operations and patient service delivery and follows through on issues that impact on the overall quality of patient/client/resident care provided. Develops policies and procedures/ standards for operationalizing patient care at unit/service level. 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

Bachelor's degree in Nursing plus five (5) to seven (7) years' recent related experience, including two (2) years relevant clinical experience, and two (2) years supervisory experience. Master's degree in Nursing preferred. Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant required

Skills And Abilities

• Effective interpersonal and leadership skills;
• Ability to supervise;
• Ability to organize, coordinate and prioritize own work and that of others;
• Ability to effectively manage a unit within available resources including the ability to develop and modify budgets;
• 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;
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate change;
• Ability to operate related equipment;
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.