Job Description

SalaryThe salary range for this position is CAD $49.20/Hr. - CAD $63.47/Hr.SummaryAs a Clinical Nurse Leader, you'll be at the forefront of coordinating day-to-day operations within the Operating Room department and supervising staff. Your responsibilities will include:

• Acting as a clinical resource to nursing staff and interdisciplinary team members in the provision of direct care to patients.
• Assisting in assessing clinical development needs/interests of staff, with orientation and educational programs.
• Assisting in the promotion of research and quality improvement initiatives within the team.
• Coordinating day-to-day operations of the OR Unit and supervising staff.
• Performing direct nursing care as required.

What You BringEducation

• You must be a registered nurse in Canada in good standing and be eligible for registration with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
• Qualifications required of staff nurse in the operating room area.
• Three years of recent related experience in perioperative nursing, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to supervise.
• Demonstrated knowledge and ability to perform Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) procedures appropriate for the area of service.
• Ability to deal with and promote change.
• Ability to role model conflict resolution strategies.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to apply decision making and analytical skills.
• Ability to deal with others effectively.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Ability to teach, coach, and provide clinical supervision.
• Ability to collaborate with other members of a interdisciplinary team.
• Ability to match skills of staff with clinical needs.

What We Offer

• State-of-the-art facilities: The new St. Paulxe2x80x99s Hospital and health campus will be the most innovative approach to the delivery of integrated care in B.C. and Canada, designed to appropriately address the future health needs of patients, families and our communities. From hospital care to primary and community health solutions, the new St. Paulxe2x80x99s Hospital and health campus will continue to lead innovations in care, research, and teaching. The new St. Paulxe2x80x99s Hospital is expected to open in 2027.
• Competitive pay: $49.20 to $63.47 CAD per hour.
• Inclusive culture: We respect the diversity, dignity and interdependence of all persons. We value the cultural richness that our diverse workforce brings to the care of our equally diverse population of patients and residents.
• 12-Room Tertiary Level Operating Suite: Surgical services include general surgery, gynecology, otolaryngology, orthopedics, plastic surgery, cardio-thoracic surgery, urology, and vascular surgery.
• Collaboration: The SPH OR Team is a dynamic and cohesive interdisciplinary team. Itxe2x80x99s a great place to work and many visiting health care professionals have commented on the friendly environment. You will be given the opportunity to work closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other healthcare professionals as part of a multidisciplinary team. This offers a dynamic and supportive work environment where every team member's contribution is valued.

Your Day to Day:

• Coordinates the day to day patient/resident care activities of the nursing unit by performing duties such as supervising staff, the active and ongoing monitoring and follow-up on the work of staff, coordinating work assignments, providing critical input on employee performance, orientating new employees, calling in relief staff as necessary, and authorizing overtime shifts. Problem-solves and troubleshoots staffing issues.
• Monitors the patient/resident acuity and flow of patients/residents on the nursing unit, to ensure that staffing levels match patient/resident and unit needs. Makes adjustments to the assignments as changes in acuity occur.
• Acts as a clinical resource to nursing staff, students, and other members of the interdisciplinary team, by demonstrating procedures, answering questions related to clinical practice issues, problem solving, and troubleshooting concerns. Advises Operations Leader and /or resource person of issues/concerns.
• Participates in rounds/clinics and collaborates with nursing staff by assisting in the assessment of patient/resident problems and needs, planning and prioritizing of nursing intervention, and implementing and evaluating interventions.
• Collaborates with nursing staff to determine needs for consultation with Physicians, Nurse Consultants, and other disciplines or departments. Arranges for consultation when required.
• Acts as the patient/resident and family advocate by communicating patient/resident and family concerns to other members of the patient/resident care team. Intervenes if required.
• Performs direct nursing care by assuming responsibility for a patient/resident assignment.
• Provides input into the development, evaluation, and delivery of orientation, in conjunction with other members of the health care team. Makes recommendations regarding changes or new initiatives. Participates in the orientation of new employees.
• Collaborates with the Operations Leader the nursing staff, and other team members, in identifying specific learning needs of nurses and implementing educational strategies and programs. Presents in-service educational sessions for staff as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Join Us and Transform Your Nursing Career!Apply today to seize this unique opportunity to specialize and advance your nursing career within a supportive and growth-oriented environment. Be a part of our journey as we approach the grand opening of our new hospital, where you will play a key role in shaping the future of healthcare.We acknowledge that Providence Health Care and the new St. Paulxe2x80x99s Hospital site is located on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples, including the territories of the xxcaxb7mxc9x99xcexb8kwxc9x99yxccx93xc9x99m (Musqueam), Skwxwxc3xba7mesh (Squamish), and Sxc9x99lxccx93xc3xadlwxc9x99taxcax94/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.

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