Job Description

Close DateLocationNanaimo Regional General Hospital - Nanaimo, BC V9S 2B7 CA (Primary)Work Area (FBA Only)Multi-SiteNoTravel RequirementNo travel requiredShift Start Time/End Time0700-1500Days OffRotatingVacancy TypeTemp PTSalary Range (Hourly Rate)$49.20 - $67.08Paid FTE0.74Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS52Planned Start DateNov. 2 2024Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)May. 2 2026Pending Return of IncumbentYesCRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)Required for Professional RegistrationIn 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 ExperienceGraduation from a recognized nursing program plus three (3) to five (5) years\' recent related experience, including two (2) years relevant clinical experience or evidence of an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant.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 pertains to clinical practice and patient care;

Island Health