Clinical Nurse Leader

Island Health

  • Port Alberni, BC
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Close DateLocationWest Coast General Hospital - Port Alberni, BC V9Y 4S1 CA (Primary)Work Area (FBA Only)Multi-SiteNoTravel RequirementNo travel requiredShift Start Time/End Timeas requiredDays OffAs requiredVacancy TypeCasualSalary Range (Hourly Rate)$49.20 - $67.08Paid FTEN/AWorked BI-WEEKLY HOURSN/APlanned Start DateAug. 18 2025Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)Pending Return of IncumbentCRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)Required for Professional RegistrationJob DescriptionIn accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; 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 or evidence of equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant. Three to five years' recent related experience, including two years' relevant clinical experience.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;
  • Demonstrated critical thinking and problem solving skills;
  • Demonstrated commitment to collaborative practice and life long learning;
  • Ability to operate related equipment;
  • Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
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