Clinical Nurse Leader - (216431)

Island Health; Port Alberni; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Island Health is seeking a Clinical Nurse Leader to provide leadership and coordinate clinical activities in a multi-disciplinary environment. The role emphasizes patient safety, quality improvement, and professional development for staff, requiring strong interpersonal skills and nursing qualifications.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years recent related experience with 2 years clinical experience.
• Must be a practicing RN registrant.

Responsibilities

• Leadership in day-to-day operations of the assigned unit/service area.
• Supervising staff and facilitating daily clinical activities.
• Acting as communication liaison among team members.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Leadership skills

Ability to supervise

Organizational skills

Collaborative problem-solving

Conflict resolution skills

Critical thinking

Commitment to collaborative practice

Ability to operate related equipment

Physical ability to perform duties

Education

Graduation from a recognized nursing program

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Job description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health), patient & staff 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.

The Clinical Nurse Leader 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

Graduation from a recognized nursing program plus three (3) to five (5) years' recent related experience, including two (2) years relevant clinical experience or evidence of an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant.

Skills And Abilities

• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills;
• Ability to supervise;
• 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;
• 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;
• Ability to operate related equipment;
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

https://jd.viha.ca/JD2741.pdf