REGISTERED NURSE (RN), CLINICAL PRACTICE LEAD, MED SURG

Northern Health; Fort St. John; On-site; CAD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health and dental benefits

Municipal pension plan

Vacation: 4 weeks after 1 year

Moving expenses where eligible

Employee referral program

Leadership development opportunities

Short commutes and outdoor recreation

Job summary

Northern Health in Fort St. John is seeking a Clinical Practice Lead to share your nursing expertise with the team and contribute to leadership activities that elevate patient care.

Under supervision of the Manager, you will advance clinical practice, practice assessment and development, clinical consultation, and quality improvement across care settings. Your five years of RN/RPN experience and knowledge of standards and legislation will guide others while you balance priorities in a dynamic

Qualifications

• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN/RPN registrant.
• Five (5) years recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to patient care delivery and enhancement of nursing practice through clinical practice, practice assessment, and development.
• Provides clinical consultation, quality improvement, care coordination and other leadership activities.
• Works as part of the leadership team to positively impact patient care and nursing practice.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Listening and verbal communication

Written communication

Physical and mental ability

Workload organization

Computer software proficiency

Quality improvement

Legislation, policies, clinicalStandar

Relationship building

Problem solving

Adaptability to priorities

Guidance and direction

Multi-tasking

Supervising staff

Education

BC College of Nurses and Midwives RN/RPN registration

Job description

Position Summary

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.

In accordance with the established mission, vision, values, and strategic priorities of Northern Health, and under the general supervision of Manager or designate, this position contributes to the delivery of patient care and the enhancement of professional nursing practice through clinical practice, practice assessment and development, clinical consultation, quality improvement, care coordination and other leadership activities. Clinical Practice Leads work as part of the leadership team and work collaboratively with others to positively impact patient care and nursing practice.

Qualfications

• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN/RPN registrant.
• Five (5) years recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Skills and Abilities

• Effective interpersonal skills including excellent listening and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively - verbally and in writing at all levels.
• Physical and mental ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to organize own workload, establish priorities and work independently.
• Ability to operate related equipment including computer software applications.
• Commitment to continuous quality improvement.
• Knowledge of relevant Legislation, Policies and Clinical Standards.
• Ability to foster working relationships, both internal and external, at all levels.
• Ability to analyze and problem solve complex issues towards creative solutions.
• Ability to anticipate and respond to changing priorities or unforeseen opportunities.
• Ability to provide guidance and direction to others.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work and balance multiple activities concurrently.
• Ability to supervise unit staff.

Where you will be working

Facility

Additional details about this facility’s programs and care environment can be found through Fort St. John Hospital.

Community

Information about living, working, and thriving in the area is available through Fort St. John.

More about Northern Health

Northern Health (NH) boasts the most affordable communities in BC to live, work, and play. NH covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometres and offers health services in 26 communities, 55 First Nations communities, 11 Métis chartered communities, and Inuit families. We provide both hospital and community-based care to a population of approximately 300,000 people. With a team of over 12,000 staff and physicians, we are committed to offering high quality, care in collaboration with communities and partner organizations throughout Northern BC.

What Northern Health Has to Offer You!

Joining Northern Health means becoming part of a supportive team that values your growth and well-being. Here’s what we provide:

• Benefits for Indigenous Employees: Ceremonial, Cultural, and Spiritual Leave, Access to NH Indigenous Community of Practice.
• Comprehensive benefits including extended health, dental, and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casual employees have option of paying for benefits.
• Four weeks of vacation after one year of continuous service.
• Financial support for moving expenses for eligible positions.
• Employee referral program with attractive incentives.
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities.
• Access to spectacular outdoor activities and enjoy the shortest commutes in BC.
• Loan Forgiveness Programs offered through Federal and Provincial Government for eligible professions.