We are seeking a Clinical Nurse Leader/Nurse Educator to join our team.

In this role, you will coordinate day-to-day operations of a designated nursing unit, supervise staff, and serve as a clinical resource to both nursing and interdisciplinary teams in the provision of patient care. You will promote research, quality improvement, and education initiatives while providing visible, accessible clinical support to nursing staff.

Education

Registration with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant, qualifications required of staff nurse in clinical area, plus three years of recent related experience in clinical specialty, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Skills and Abilities:  

• Demonstrated competence in performing CPR procedures. 
• Experience in teamwork, decision-making and conflict resolution 
• Demonstrated a teaching aptitude 
• Proficient in clinical leadership
• A strong desire to expand your professional skills and a commitment to lifelong learning in the nursing field 

• Comprehensive benefits: Eligible employees receive a robust medical and dental benefits package, as well as paid vacation.
• Unionized Stability: Enjoy the consistency and security offered by a unionized role.   
• Pension plan: Work towards a comfortable retirement through employer-matched contributions to one of Canada's strongest pension plans! 
• Meaningful impact: Your dedication and expertise will directly impact the lives of patients, including many from marginalized communities.  
• Growth opportunities: We welcome individuals at all stages of their career, offering opportunities for professional development and growth, including pathways to leadership.
• State-of-the-art facilities:  The new St. Paul’s Hospital and health campus will be the most innovative approach to the delivery of integrated care in B.C. and Canada, designed to appropriately address the future health needs of patients, families and our communities. From hospital care to primary and community health solutions, the new St. Paul’s Hospital and health campus will continue to lead innovations in care, research, and teaching. The new St. Paul’s Hospital is expected to open in 2027.
• Inclusive culture: We respect the diversity, dignity and interdependence of all persons. We value the cultural richness that our diverse workforce brings to the care of our equally diverse population of patients and residents. 
• Exciting Variety: As a single-point employer for all public hospitals throughout Greater Vancouver, opportunities to transfer sites and explore a wide range of medical devices, clinical settings, and specializations.
  

Your Day to Day:

• Collaborates with the Patient Care Manager and Physician Leaders to develop and monitor unit or service activities, overseeing staff performance and coordinating daily operations.
• Addresses staffing issues by supervising staff, orienting new employees, managing work assignments, and authorizing overtime as necessary.
• Serves as a clinical resource for nursing staff and interdisciplinary team members by providing guidance on clinical practices, demonstrating procedures, and troubleshooting care concerns.
• Designs and implements educational programs for nursing staff, assessing learning needs, and developing proposals to enhance clinical skills and knowledge.
• Reviews and updates nursing policies and procedures, communicating changes to staff and making recommendations for improvements.
• Develops and leads patient education programs, facilitating sessions that promote health behaviors and assessing patient progress.
• Participates in multi-disciplinary rounds, providing insights on patient and family progress, and identifies trends to suggest program modifications.
• Engages in quality improvement initiatives and research activities, documenting outcomes, maintaining records, and reporting on the effectiveness of clinical education services.