Clinical Nurse Leader, Birthing Program - BC Women’s Hospital

Clinical Nurse Leader, Birthing Program

BC Women’s Hospital

Vancouver, BC

What you’ll do

• Supervise the work of nurses and support staff. Promote adherence to professional and clinical nursing standards by modelling professional practice, encouraging dialogue about practice and monitoring practice to identify learning needs. Teach, coach and guide staff as they increase their knowledge and skills and acts as a resource during a critical event as required.
• Act as a resource to help coordinate the activities of the area by communicating and planning with the unit based charge nurses and primary care providers as required. Assist with bed allocation for admitted patients for direct or emergency admissions.
• Monitor hospital utilization by overseeing activity within the different areas of the programs through regular unit based rounds. Coordinate the use of staff, dependent on utilization/resource requirements and adjusts staffing levels to match workload by calling in or reassigning staff to other units.
• Resolve problems utilizing the nursing process related to patient care to ensure quality patient care. Confer with physicians, families and departments within the Hospital on questions related to nursing practice and hospital policy.
• Ensure that equipment for the program is available as required. Conduct monthly safety inspection and initiates maintenance request as required. Report deficiencies to the appropriate manager.
• Maintain a safe environment for women, families and staff by following established emergency procedures and safety practices.
• Provide input to the AP/PP/Birthing Leadership Team into the development, implementation and evaluation of the program’s patient care standards and policies and procedures.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives through activities such as immediate follow up on incidents concerning staff or patients by investigating and collecting data and is responsible for the completion of PSLS events related to incidents as assigned. 

What you bring

Qualifications

• Graduation from an approved School of Nursing with current practicing registration as an RN with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
• Five (5) years of recent perinatal experience including a minimum of one (1) year’s recent, related experience in a supervisory/leadership capacity or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Current CPR/NRP certification.
• Fetal Health Assessment certification (BCWH or equivalent).

You will also have

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and make decisions independently.
• Demonstrated ability to develop, prioritize and accomplish objectives.
• Demonstrated ability to deal with conflict and problem solve.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Excellent team building skills.
• Demonstrated ability to participate as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor staff in critical events.
• Knowledge of antepartum, intrapartum and postpartum emergencies.
• Commitment to develop knowledge and understanding of legislative obligations and provincial commitments found in the foundational documents – including Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan and Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study – and how they intersect across the health care system.
• 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).
• As a strong asset for consideration, we are looking for our successful candidate to have: Knowledge of social, economic, political and historical realities of settler colonialism on Indigenous Peoples and familiarity with addressing Indigenous-specific anti-racism, anti-racism and Indigenous Cultural Safety and foundational documents and legislative commitments (The Declaration Act, the Declaration Action Plan, TRC, IPS, Remembering Keegan, 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.

Job Type: Regular, Full-Time
Wage: $49.20 - $67.08/hour
Location: 4500 Oak Street, Vancouver BC, V6H 2N9
Applications will be accepted until position is filled.
Hours of Work: Rotating schedule; 0650-1910/1850-0710

Requisition: # 165806E

What we do

BC Women's Hospital & Health Centre (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 (PHSA) 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: jobs.phsa.ca/programs-and-services

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.

PHSA is committed to equity in our hiring and employment practices. With learning and compassion, we are addressing existing inequities and barriers throughout our systems. PHSA is seeking to create a diverse workforce and to establish an inclusive and culturally safe environment. We invite applications and enquiries from all people, particularly those belonging to the historically, systemically, and/or persistently marginalized groups identified under the B.C. Human Rights Code.

One of PHSA’s North Star priorities is to eradicate Indigenous-specific racism, which includes dismantling barriers to health care employment at every level. We welcome Indigenous individuals to apply and/or contact the Sanya'kula Team (Indigenous Recruitment & Employee Experience) for support at indigenous.employment@phsa.ca.

Indigenous-specific anti-racism initiatives are rooted in addressing the unique forms of discrimination, historical and ongoing injustices, and marginalization faced by Indigenous peoples. These initiatives align with an Indigenous rights-based approach, recognizing the inherent rights and self-determination of Indigenous communities. PHSA must uphold legislative obligations and provincial commitments found in the foundational documents such as including Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan and Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study.

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