Clinical Coordinator - (213099)

Island Health; Port Hardy; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An established health authority is seeking a Clinical Coordinator to oversee public health services. This role involves leading a multi-disciplinary team, ensuring effective resource use, and enhancing patient safety. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in Nursing, significant public health experience, and strong leadership skills. Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to quality care and professional development, where your contributions will directly impact community health outcomes. If you are passionate about nursing and leadership, this is an excellent opportunity to make a difference in patient care.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related experience, including public health nursing and supervisory roles.
• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily operations of public health services and lead multi-disciplinary teams.
• Develop policies and procedures for operationalizing client care.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Leadership Skills

Supervisory Skills

Client Care

Organizational Skills

Problem Solving

Conflict Resolution

Critical Thinking

Collaborative Practice

Change Facilitation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Master's degree in Nursing

Tools

Health Care Equipment

Job description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority, patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at VIHA; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Reporting to the Manager, the Clinical Coordinator is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the public health services. 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 health 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 health unit/service goals. Takes a long range view of operations and service delivery and follows through on issues that impact on the overall quality of client care provided. Develops policies and procedures/standards for operationalizing client care at health 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. Master's degree in Nursing an asset. Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant required. Five years' recent related experience, including two years' relevant public health nursing experience, and two years supervisory experience. Valid BC Drivers Licence.

Skills And Abilities

• Effective interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Ability to supervise.
• Ability to provide direct client care when and if needed.
• Ability to organize, coordinate and prioritize own work and that of others.
• Ability to coordinate 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.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply research, qualitative and quantitative techniques.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.