Clinical Nurse Leader (RN/RPN)

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Victoria; On-site; CAD 68,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Vancouver Island Health Authority (VIHA) seeks a Clinical Nurse Leader (RN/RPN) to provide leadership for a Victoria-based unit. The role coordinates daily clinical activities, supports staff development, and ensures efficient use of resources across the multidisciplinary team.

The position requires BC RN/RPN registration and 3–5 years of recent related experience, with at least two years in a relevant clinical setting. Regular full-time hours and a structured shift schedule are offered.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a recognized nursing program and registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as an RN/RPN.
• Three to five years' recent related experience, including two years' relevant clinical experience.
• RN required at acute sites; RN or RPN for LTC/MHSU sites.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day leadership for the assigned unit/service.
• Coordinate and facilitate daily clinical activities and resource use.
• Serve as liaison between multi-disciplinary team and other health professionals.
• Supervise staff and support professional development and unit goals.
• Contribute to monitoring and development of the operating plan.
• Lead quality and risk management activities within the unit/service.

Skills

Interpersonal leadership

Supervision

Organize and prioritize

Collaborative problem solving

Conflict resolution

Critical thinking

Lifelong learning

Operate equipment

Physical ability

Commitment to patient care

Education

Nursing program completion and BC registration

Job description

Clinical Nurse Leader (RN/RPN) - (235785)

Royal Jubilee Hospital (RJH) - Victoria, BC V8R 1J8 CA (Primary)

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

Shift Start Time/End Time

07:00-19:15, 08:00-16:00, 19:00-07:15

Days Off

Rotating

Vacancy Type

Regular FT

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$49.20 - $67.08

Paid FTE

1.0

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

75

Planned Start Date

Oct. 1 2026

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

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 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 or evidence of equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN/RPN registrant. Three to five years' recent related experience, including two years' relevant clinical experience.

RN required at all Acute sites; RN or RPN for LTC and/or MHSU sites.

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.
• 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.