Clinical Nurse Leader at Island Health

In 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 Experience Graduation 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.