Clinical Nurse Leader, Systemic Therapy/ Ambulatory Care Unit

Full-time
Job description
Clinical Nurse Leader, Systemic Therapy/ Ambulatory Care Unit (Systemic Therapy Radiation Therapy)

BC Cancer

Abbotsford, BC

The Clinical Nurse Leader provides clinical nursing and administrative support within the Clinical Services. Duties include providing clinical guidance to nursing staff and coordinating the day-to-day operations in designated clinical area.

What You’ll Do

Coordinate the daily activities of the assigned area in collaboration with the Manager, Clinical Services to ensure optimum care is provided to patients/families taking into consideration issues such as balance of staff skills and abilities, availability of staff and complexity of care to be delivered. Duties include scheduling staff, making and/or adjusting work assignments and communication of related changes to the team, and assessing the impact these changes will have on patient scheduling. Collaborates with the leadership team to determine the priorities of care related to Clinical Services.
Participate in the coordination of patient care delivery by developing unit specific policies, procedures and standards of care and making recommendations for changes and modifications; assessing staffing needs based on planned patient activity and acuity and ensuring appropriate resources are available to meet patient care requirements; ensuring completion of staffing assignments, consulting with Manager, Clinical Services as necessary and revising according to activity and staff changes; providing support to staff in planning and prioritizing patient care delivery; acting as a support for patients and families in crisis and contact for conflict situations.
Provide ongoing coaching and mentoring to staff for professional development and performance improvement and to achieve program goals through methods such as providing constructive feedback through formal and informal opportunities, assisting with the coordination of the orientation process; maintains knowledge of clinical practice in a variety of ways including reviewing relevant literature, participating in relevant committees and remaining up to date on practice changes.
Participate with the Manager, Clinical Services and the Senior Practice Leader, Nursing to identify individual learning needs or practice changes. The changes can include introduction of new skills/procedures/protocols or equipment through methods such as supporting individual learning for staff, observing and assessing clinical skills, and developing and evaluating learning plans.
Participate in the development and implementation of PHSA/BC Cancer policies and procedures at the unit/program level; provides input and making recommendations for changes; supports the implementation of program’s model of care and facilitates a supportive, collaborative environment for all staff using a team approach; participates in program/organizational committees.

Qualifications

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 (3) years recent related clinical nursing experience which includes teaching and leadership experience or an equilvalent combination of education, training and experience.

You Have

Demonstrated relationship building skills and ability to participate as an effective member of the interdisciplinary care team.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Demonstrated ability to relate effectively to patients and their families.
Demonstrated ability to initiate, facilitate, and manage change.
Demonstrated ability to act as a professional role model.
Awareness of and commitment to learning and understanding the Truth Reconciliation Commission’s +4 Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight Report (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (201+), and Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women Girls calls for justice, and how they intersect across the health care system.
Supports team members on their learning journey, ensuring education strategy for team/department to implement Indigenous Cultural Safety at a practical level.
Works 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 (201+).
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’s why we’re focused on your care too – offering health, wellness, development programs to support you – at work and at home.

Join one of BC’s largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations – offering vast opportunities for growth and development.
Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San’yas 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).
Perks include access to fitness classes and discounts to 350 BC-wide recreational programs, travel, technology, car and bike sharing, and more.

Job Type: Regular, Full-Time

Wage: $4+.20 to $67.08 per hour

Location: 600 West 10th Avenue, Vancouver, V5Z 4E6 Read more