Senior Clinical Nurse Mentor & Practice Coach

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 102,000 - 140,000; Part time

Job summary

Vancouver Island Health Authority in Canada seeks a Clinical Mentor for Nursing Practice to provide rapid elbow-to-elbow mentorship, support staff training, and act as a clinical resource for nursing teams. Reporting to a Manager in Professional Practice & Learning, the role emphasizes patient safety, quality improvement, and leadership in mentoring staff to enhance skills and clinical practice.

Candidates must hold RN or RPN registration, have at least three years of recent nursing experience,

Qualifications

• Current practicing registration as RN or RPN with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives.
• Three years recent nursing experience in designated clinical practice area.
• Valid BC Driver's License and access to a personal vehicle may be required.

Responsibilities

• Mentor nursing staff with rapid elbow-to-elbow clinical guidance.
• Provide clinical instruction and support staff training and development.
• Lead change and support clinical practice initiatives.

Skills

Clinical mentorship

Leadership

Nursing theory

Adult learning

Communication

Problem solving

Education

RN or RPN license

3 years nursing experience

BC College registration

Job description

Vancouver Island Health Authority in Canada seeks a Clinical Mentor for Nursing Practice to provide rapid elbow-to-elbow mentorship, support staff training, and act as a clinical resource for nursing teams. Reporting to a Manager in Professional Practice & Learning, the role emphasizes patient safety, quality improvement, and leadership in mentoring staff to enhance skills and clinical practice.

Candidates must hold RN or RPN registration, have at least three years of recent nursing experience,