Job Description
Summary
We acknowledge that Providence Health Care & the new St. Paul’s Hospital site is located on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples, including the territories of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaʔ / Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.
Our Culture Every Providence hospital, residence and clinic is committed to excellence in patient and family-centered care. At Providence Health Care, you will be a part of a diverse environment where all people are valued and respected. With our talented team of employees, you will help us to shape the future of health care in British Columbia.
Driven by compassion and social justice, we are at the forefront of exceptional care and innovation. As individuals within a mission-driven organization, many of us feel very close to our “why.” We are committed to social justice, compassionate care, and Truth & Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples.
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Imagine stepping into the role of Executive Director, Nursing Strategic Initiatives / Clinical Lead for Nurse Patient Ratio Implementation—a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of nursing and healthcare. Reporting directly to the Chief & VP, People, Nursing & Health Professions Officer, you'll be entrusted with significant responsibilities and the chance to make a real difference.
In this role, you'll have the exciting task of supporting nursing strategic initiatives and leading the Providence Health Care (PHC) Oversight Committee and Project Teams in implementing Nurse Patient Ratios. Your expertise will be crucial in developing comprehensive plans, ensuring smooth execution, and maintaining compliance with the highest standards set by executive leadership and regulatory bodies.
But it's not just about ticking off boxes—you'll also provide valuable leadership to nursing practice areas, ensuring alignment with Ministry of Health policy and fostering a culture of excellence. Monitoring and evaluating effectiveness will be key, as you lead continuous quality improvement efforts to enhance patient care and outcomes.
Effective communication will be at the heart of everything you do, fostering collaboration among operational leaders, Project Teams, and key partners. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to drive positive change and contribute to the ongoing improvement of healthcare delivery.
What We Offer
Qualifications / Skills and Education
Masters Degree in Nursing and fifteen (15) years experience in operational and nursing practice leadership or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Registered Nurse in good standing with the British Columbia College of Nurses & Midwives.
Experience should include senior experience leading nursing practice in a unionized / collective agreement context and working collaboratively and constructively with union leadership and senior experience leading collaboratively with internal and external partners.
Duties and Responsibilities
Your Day to Day
As the Executive Director, Nursing Strategic Initiatives / Clinical Lead for Nurse Patient Ratio Implementation, you'll lead transformative change within Providence Health Care (PHC).
Vaccination Flag
As per the current Public Health Orders (Long Term Care / Seniors Assisted Living Provincial Health Order and the Health Sector Order), as of October 26, 2021, all employees working for Providence Health Care must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Proof of vaccination status will be required.