Clinical Nurse Leader, Operating Room

Providence Healthcare • Vancouver, BC

17h • CA$49 - CA$63 • Onsite

About The Position

Join our dynamic Operating Room leadership team! We are seeking a Clinical Nurse Leader to support our Procedure Room and Plastics program. PHC's OR team is now hiring for a permanent, full-time Clinical Nurse Leader. Working in the OR offers the opportunity to be part of a highly specialized environment where teamwork, innovation, and patient safety are at the forefront. Enjoy collaborating with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and multidisciplinary teams while supporting staff development, quality improvement, and excellence in perioperative care. This is a fantastic opportunity for a nurse leader looking to grow their skills in a fast-paced and rewarding surgical setting.

Requirements

• Registration with the British Columbia 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.
• Demonstrated knowledge and ability to perform Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) procedures appropriate for the area of service.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work.
• Ability to operate related equipment.

Nice To Haves

• For Clinical Nurse Leader vacancies in mental health services and in extended and intermediate care services, positions will be dual posted for Registered Nurse/Registered Psychiatric Nurse with current practicing registration with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN or a practicing RPN registrant.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the day to day operations of a designated nursing unit and supervises staff, acting as a clinical resource to nursing staff and interdisciplinary team members in the provision of direct care to patients.
• Assists the Operations Leader in assessing clinical development needs/interests of staff, and with orientation and educational programs.
• Assists in the promotion of research and quality improvement initiatives within the program team.
• Coordinates the day to day patient/resident care activities of the nursing unit by performing duties such as supervising staff, the active and ongoing monitoring and follow-up on the work of staff, coordinating work assignments, providing critical input on employee performance, orientating new employees, calling in relief staff as necessary, and authorizing overtime shifts.
• Monitors the patient/resident acuity and flow of patients/residents on the nursing unit, to ensure that staffing levels match patient/resident and unit needs.
• Acts as a clinical resource to nursing staff, students, and other members of the interdisciplinary team, by demonstrating procedures, answering questions related to clinical practice issues, problem solving, and troubleshooting concerns.
• Participates in rounds/clinics and collaborates with nursing staff by assisting in the assessment of patient/resident problems and needs, planning and prioritizing of nursing intervention, and implementing and evaluating interventions.
• Collaborates with nursing staff to determine needs for consultation with Physicians, Nurse Consultants, and other disciplines or departments.
• Acts as the patient/resident and family advocate by communicating patient/resident and family concerns to other members of the patient/resident care team.
• Performs direct nursing care by assuming responsibility for a patient/resident assignment.
• Provides input into the development, evaluation, and delivery of orientation, in conjunction with other members of the health care team.
• Collaborates with the Operations Leader the nursing staff, and other team members, in identifying specific learning needs of nurses and implementing educational strategies and programs.
• Reviews policies, procedures, and reference materials, and provides feedback and input to the Operations Leader or designate for changes and modifications.
• Assists the Operations Leader and other resource nurses in promoting further education, by mentoring staff regarding educational opportunities, and assisting with interpersonal conflict resolution and the development of clinical nursing skills.
• Provides input to the Operations Leader regarding Performance Planning and Coaching of unit staff.
• Assists the Nurses and other members of the interdisciplinary team in the identification of researchable clinical patient/resident care management problems.
• Provides input and recommendations to the Operations Leader regarding equipment, supplies, and staffing requirements.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary care team members regarding quality improvement initiatives, by making recommendations for QI projects, implementing processes and procedures upon authorization, and evaluating results.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive pay: $49.20 to $63.47 CAD per hour, depending on experience.
• Comprehensive benefits: These are unionized roles that include a robust benefits package, a competitive pension plan, and even a 50% discount on transit passes for eligible employees!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level