Job Description

Clinical Resource Nurse, Acute Perinatal Program

BC Women\xe2\x80\x99s Hospital & Health Centre

Vancouver, BC

The Clinical Resource Nurse provides front line support, guidance and leadership in the delivery of care activities in defined areas of clinical expertise. Acts as a clinical resource for nurses, students, and the interdisciplinary team. Assists staff in providing quality care and related quality assurance requirements by providing information based on theory/ best practice, assessing clinical/technical skills and participating in direct patient care as appropriate, in accordance with established standards, policies and procedures.

What you\xe2\x80\x99ll do

• Provides clinical leadership and consultation to clinical staff and students to assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care through methods such as ensuring compliance with standards of practice, promoting staff collaboration with health care professionals.
• Provides clinical support and facilitation of learning experiences for new nursing staff, casual staff and senior nurses in the Acute Perinatal Program by role modelling direct patient care skills, providing information based on application of theories, concepts, principles and best practices, and maintaining current reference material to assist staff/students to provide quality patient care.
• Participates in the performance appraisal process for nursing staff by providing input to Program Coordinator (PC) and/or Perinatal Clinical Educator (PCE) on individual nurse\xe2\x80\x99s performance.
• Assists the PC and PCE with planning, developing and evaluating patient care by providing input regarding clinical practice and the provision of new and/or revised policies, procedures, standards and criteria for the unit, in conjunction with the interdisciplinary team. Ensures necessary equipment and supplies are available and informs Program Manager or designate when problems arise.
• Collaborates with the Program Manager, PC, PCE, and other members of the nursing leadership team to coordinate the introduction of new skills/procedures, and arrangement of in-service sessions/orientations as required. Collaborates with the Nurse Educators and other members of the nursing leadership team or designates to produce other educational materials as required. Facilitates implementation and follow on for new initiatives.
• Assists the Program\xe2\x80\x99s Quality & Safety Leader by participating in quality improvement and risk management activities for the Program through methods such as evaluating changes in nursing practice, conducting safety audits, safety huddles and taking corrective action. May recommend changes to practices as well as to current procedures and protocols.
• Promotes research based practice through methods such as collaborating with interdisciplinary team and promoting staff awareness and involvement in research activities.
• Participates on committees as assigned and reports information back to the unit/program staff.

What you bring

• Graduation from an approved School of Nursing with current practicing registration as an RN with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
• Three years\' recent related perinatal nursing experience including one year in an educational or leadership role, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Certification in Cardiotocography.
• Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification.

You also have:

• Demonstrated ongoing professional development with concentration on leadership skills.
• Demonstrated ability to provide supervision, leadership, and work direction.
• Demonstrated ability to teach, mentor, and coach staff.
• Demonstrated expertise in the provision of clinical care to the Perinatal population and their families
• Demonstrated knowledge of current practice approaches and \xe2\x80\x9cBest Practice\xe2\x80\x9d standards in the delivery of perinatal nursing care.
• Awareness of and commitment to learning and understanding the Truth & Reconciliation Commission\xe2\x80\x99s 94 Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight Report (2020), BC\'s Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), and Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls calls for justice, and how they intersect across the health care system.
• Ability to support team members on their learning journey, ensuring education strategy for team/department to implement Indigenous Cultural Safety at a practical level.
• Ability to work collaboratively with appropriate Indigenous teams/departments to ensure ICS lens applied holistically.
• Commitment to upholding the shared responsibility of creating lasting and meaningful reconciliation in Canada as per TRC (2015) and BC\'s Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019).
• As a strong asset for consideration, we are looking for our successful candidate to have Knowledge of social, economic, political and historical realities impacting indigenous communities and familiarity with Indigenous Cultural Safety and anti-racism and accompanying reports (BC DRIPA, TRC, etc.).

What we bring

Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future. That\xe2\x80\x99s why we\xe2\x80\x99re focused on your care too \xe2\x80\x93 offering health, wellness, development programs to support you \xe2\x80\x93 at work and at home.

• Join one of BC\xe2\x80\x99s largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations \xe2\x80\x93 offering vast opportunities for growth and development, and recognition programs that honour the commitment and contribution of all employees.
• Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San\xe2\x80\x99yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles.
• Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources.
• Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
• PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position).
• Access to WorkPerks, a premium discount program offering a wide range of local and national discounts on electronics, entertainment, dining, travel, wellness, apparel, and more.

Job Type: Temporary, Full-Time (until March 1, 2024)

Wage: $43.09 to $52.82 hourly

Location: 4500 Oak Street, Vancouver BC, V6H 2N9

Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

Hours of Work: Monday-Friday; 0800-1600, Must have proven ability to use CST Cerner in all areas of Perinatal Nursing.
Requisition # 140969E

As per the current Public Health Order, full vaccination against COVID-19 is a condition of employment with PHSA as of October 26, 2021.

What we do

(BCW) is dedicated to improving the health of women, newborns and families through a comprehensive range of services, research and education.

BCW is part of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA).

The Provincial Health Services Authority ( ) plans, manages and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province. Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people \xe2\x80\x93 Be compassionate \xe2\x80\x93 Dare to innovate \xe2\x80\x93 Cultivate partnerships \xe2\x80\x93 Serve with purpose.

Learn more about PHSA and our programs:

PHSA and BCW are committed to employment equity, encouraging all qualified individuals to apply. We recognize that our ability to provide the best care for our diverse patient populations relies on a rich diversity of skills, knowledge, background and experience, and value a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment.

Reconciliation is an ongoing process and a shared responsibility for all of us. The BC Governments\xe2\x80\x99 unanimous passage of the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act was a significant step forward in this journey\xe2\x80\x94one that all health authorities are expected to support as we work in cooperation with Indigenous Peoples to establish a clear and sustainable path to lasting reconciliation. True reconciliation will take time and ongoing commitment to work with Indigenous Peoples as they move toward self-determination. Guiding these efforts Crown agencies must remain focused on creating opportunities that implement the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Mandate.

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Labor Agreement Nurses\' Bargaining Association
Requisition # 140969E-2396823
Work Site 4500 Oak Street, Vancouver BC, V6H 2N9
Job Type Temporary, Full-Time
Temporary Duration Until return of incumbent
FTE 1.0
Hours of Work 0800-1600, Must have proven ability to use CST Cerner in all areas of Perinatal Nursing.
Work Days Monday to Friday
Expiry Date 26-Apr-2023

Provincial Health Services Authority