Clinical Nurse Leader, Neonatal Program - BC Woman’s Hospital & Health Centre

Clinical Nurse Leader, Neonatal Program

BC Woman’s Hospital & Health Centre

Vancouver, BC

Using a systems thinking approach the Clinical Nurse Leader coordinates staffing coverage and provides clinical supervision, guidance and support to the nursing and support staff within the Neonatal Program, consistent with established policies, standards of practice, and philosophy at BC Women’s Hospital.

What you’ll do

• Coordinate and supervise the work of nurses and support staff utilizing a priority setting and problem solving approach through methods such as making and adjusting patient assignments, scheduling and coordinating the use of staff, evaluating the work of others and providing written and / or verbal feedback to the Program Manager or designate.
• Coordinate the clinical functioning of the area utilizing a critical thinking approach through methods such as communicating and planning methods of monitoring patient care needs, and identifying and reporting staffing, equipment and administrative requirements on a day-to-day basis with the Program Manager and leadership team.
• Improve performance and assure maximum utilization of staff through role modeling, mentoring, coaching, teaching and ongoing development of personal and professional skills to meet the needs of the patients, families and staff.

Assist the Program Manager and nursing leadership team in determining and meeting the educational needs of individual staff members and groups of staff members by providing input on their competencies.

• Provide verbal and written input to the Neonatal Program Management team into the development, implementation and evaluation of patient care standards and policies and procedures.
• Participate in both program specific and hospital wide working groups and committees in support of communication processes internal and external to the Neonatal Program through participation.

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 experience in Level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care and related experience in a supervisory / leadership capacity, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification.

You will also 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 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.
• 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 (2019).
• 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, 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’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).
• 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.

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

Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

Hours of Work : Rotating days; 1900-0716

Requisition # 144519

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 Be compassionate Dare to innovate Cultivate partnerships 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’ unanimous passage of the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act was a significant step forward in this journey one 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.