Lead, Advanced Nursing Practice

2 weeks ago


Victoria, Canada Island Health Full time
Close Date

May. 8 2024

Location

Royal Jubilee Hospital - Victoria, BC V8R 1J8 CA (Primary)

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

Travel between multiple sites may be required

Shift Start Time/End Time

0800-1600

Days Off

Weekend/Stats

Vacancy Type

Regular FT

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$58.05 - $83.45

Paid FTE

1.0

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

75

Planned Start Date

May. 31 2024

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Pending Return of Incumbent

No

CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)

No

Job Description

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.

Reporting to the Director, Professional Practice for Nursing, the Lead, Advanced Nursing Practice works in partnership with Corporate and Integrated Health Services (IHS) leaders to provide leadership, facilitation, and coordination to a variety of strategies that support the development, implementation and evaluation of Advanced Nursing Practice for Clinical Nurse Specialists [CNS], Certified Practice Registered Nurses [RNc] and Clinical Nurse Mentors in Island Health. This includes but is not limited to: the development, implementation, and evaluation of Advanced Nursing Practice models, standards, quality practice and supportive learning environments, professional development, and education within Island Health.

The Lead, Advanced Nursing Practice establishes partnerships and working relationships with organizations external to Island Health that have an impact on Advanced Nursing Practice. This includes, but is not limited to professional organizations (e.g. BCCNM, NNPBC, CAN and other associations), post-secondary institutions, and other Health Authorities

Functional reporting relationships:

The Lead, Advanced Nursing Practice will have a matrix reporting relationship with all current and future Clinical Nurse Specialists in the employ of Island Health by providing practice support and oversight, while the day-to-day reporting in operations is supported by the site/ program Administrative Leader/ Director where the CNS provides clinical care.

The Lead will also have responsibility to monitor and evaluate, in collaboration with operational leaders, the scope of practice of all current and future Clinical Nurse Specialists and RN Certified Practice nurses in Island Health.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

A Master's degree in Nursing from a recognized university is required. A minimum of five (5) years of nursing experience with three (3) years of recent, related experience/ specialization in specific area of practice, recent, progressive experience in administrative and advanced nursing leadership roles. Comprehensive understanding of current thinking related to practice, leadership, care and service delivery, budgets, project management, change and quality improvement. National certification in program area and previous leadership roles/ teaching experience an asset. Current practicing registration with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).

Skills And Abilities
  • Demonstrated leadership ability to: Lead self; Engages others; Achieve results; Develop coalitions.
  • Demonstrated ability to guide individuals toward the vision of Island Health while fostering teamwork and commitment to excellence.
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively manage and support change in accordance with organizational goals, in an environment subject to continuous change.
  • Demonstrated ability to apply problem-solving, critical thinking, decision-making, and system analysis skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead, plan, organize, manage, and supervise staff.
  • Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, superiors, medical staff, colleagues, patients, and the public.
  • Demonstrated communication skills, both verbally and written, with all levels of management and staff, including ability to facilitate and negotiate.
  • Demonstrated ability to promote innovation and high performance in others.
  • Demonstrated project management experience with multi-faceted projects and stringent timelines.
  • Demonstrated ability to work under pressure with frequent interruptions and time constraints.
  • A valid BC Driver's License and access to a personal car is required.
  • Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
Link to Full Job Description

Additional information for applicants

Additional Clauses

Vaccination Notification: To keep our employees, clients and the communities we serve safe, Island Health is enforcing an employee mandatory vaccination policy which is intended to prevent the transmission of COVID-19. As such, Island Health requires Proof of BC Provincial Immunization Registration as a condition of employment, and any offers of employment are contingent on you providing proof of vaccination prior to commencement of the offered effective date. If an offer of employment is extended, but proof of vaccination is not provided, the offer will be rescinded.

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