Clinical Nurse Leader - (217786)

Island Health; Port Alberni; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health authority in Canada seeks a Clinical Nurse Leader to oversee daily operations, lead a multi-disciplinary team, and manage quality and risk activities. Candidates must possess a recognized nursing qualification and relevant experience. Strong leadership and interpersonal skills are essential for this role.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in day-to-day operations of an assigned unit/service area.
• Coordinate and facilitate daily clinical activities.
• Act as a communication liaison between the multi-disciplinary team.
• Supervise staff and assist with professional development.
• Contribute to the operating plan and quality/risk management activities.

Skills

Strong interpersonal and leadership skills

Ability to supervise

Ability to organize, coordinate and prioritize work

Collaborative problem-solving skills

Human relations skills including conflict resolution

Critical thinking and problem solving skills

Commitment to collaborative practice and lifelong learning

Ability to operate related equipment

Physical ability to perform the duties

Education

Graduation from a recognized nursing program

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Three to five years' recent related experience

Job description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) 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 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 or evidence of equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant. Three to five years' recent related experience, including two years' relevant clinical experience.

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 pertain 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.