Clinical Nurse Specialist, Cardiac Care

White Spot; Prince George; On-site; CAD 106,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

White Spot is seeking a Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) in Cardiac Care to provide expert leadership and enhance nursing practices. This role involves collaboration with healthcare teams, implementing improvements in patient care, and contributing to clinical policies. Candidates must possess a Master's degree in nursing, relevant experience, and a commitment to high-quality care. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package included.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits including MSP and dental

Four weeks of vacation after one year

Financial support for moving expenses

Employee referral program

Employer-paid training and development

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
• At least five years of recent experience in cardiac care, with leadership roles.
• Canadian Nurses Association certification in cardiac care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in Cardiac Care and expert advice in nursing and program improvement.
• Act as a liaison between hospitals and community programs to facilitate care integration.
• Develop and implement clinical policies and programs to improve patient care.

Skills

Collaboration

Professional consultation

Leadership

Advanced communication

Cultural competency

Education

Master's degree in nursing

Job description

Position Summary

**Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for this position**

Are you interested in sharing your clinical nursing experience with others on your team? If you are looking for an opportunity that will make use of your varied skills and experiences or if you are seeking a challenge that will draw upon your leadership skills and initiative, then please read on.

Reporting operationally to the Director, Medicine, Perinatal and Children's Health and professionally to the Director, Professional Practice, the Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS), Cardiac Care is responsible for providing leadership and direction in Cardiac Care, as well as expert advice in nursing, resource planning, program and health system improvement, research, and professional development. The CNS receives direction and reports on professional matters to the Director, Professional Practice. Works with colleagues to achieve excellence in service delivery and patient care. Acts as a liaison between hospitals and community programs to facilitate care integration across the continuum. Leads in planning, developing, and implementing clinical policies and programs to improve patient care and service quality. Responsible for specialty standards of practice, staying current with nursing literature, and promoting research and theory-based autonomous nursing practice. Leads nursing practice advancement through education, communication, research, and support for quality and utilization initiatives. Provides leadership and expert consultation to team members, healthcare staff, patients, families, and significant others. Collaborates with Clinical Managers, Medical Directors, Educators, Nurse Clinicians, staff nurses, and other interdisciplinary team members.

Starting salary ranges from $106,026 to $132,533, depending on education, experience, and comparable positions.

University Hospital of Northern BC (UHNBC) is the largest acute care facility (268 beds) in Northern Health, serving as a hub for specialized health services, including a new cancer center and undergraduate medical training through the Northern Medical Program. It is also a key site for nursing and health sciences education for students from UNBC, College of New Caledonia, BCIT, and others.

Prince George has a population of approximately 89,490 (2021) and serves as a regional center for about 320,000 residents. It offers amenities of a larger city with the charm of a smaller town. Learn more about what Prince George offers.

What Northern Health offers:

• Comprehensive benefits including MSP, extended health/dental, and a municipal pension plan for full-time and part-time staff. Casuals may choose to pay for benefits.
• Four weeks of vacation after one year of service.
• Financial support for moving expenses for eligible positions.
• Employee referral program.
• Employer-paid training and leadership development.
• Outdoor activities and short commutes.
• Loan forgiveness programs through federal and provincial governments for eligible professions.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in nursing and current registration as a Registered Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
• At least five (5) years of recent experience in a healthcare setting focused on cardiac care, including leadership roles.
• Canadian Nurses Association certification in cardiac care or membership in related professional associations preferred.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to collaborate and build trust-based relationships.
• Professional consultation skills for sharing expertise with caregivers, patients, families, and colleagues.
• Proficiency in education and orientation on complex practices, ensuring skill acquisition and maintenance.
• Expertise in acute clinical evaluation of patient needs.
• Ability to develop discipline-specific standards for teaching and education in collaboration with academic and professional bodies.
• Leadership in research initiatives and ongoing activities.
• Effective leadership fostering motivation and respectful relationships, enabling decision-making.
• Advanced communication and presentation skills, including technological proficiency.
• Knowledge of cross-cultural and diversity issues in healthcare environments.

Who we are

Northern Health covers nearly 600,000 square kilometers, providing hospital and community health services to over 300,000 people across numerous communities and First Nations. Employing over 7,000 staff, we are committed to delivering exceptional healthcare through partnerships with communities and organizations in Northern BC. We offer various career opportunities across hospitals, long-term care facilities, public health units, and more.