Clinical Resource Nurse, Acute Perinatal Program – BC Women’s Hospital & Health Centre

Job title: Clinical Resource Nurse, Acute Perinatal Program – BC Women’s Hospital & Health Centre

Job description: Clinical Resource Nurse, Acute Perinatal Program

BC Women’s Hospital & Health Centre

Vancouver, BC

What you’ll do

• Provide clinical leadership and consultation to clinical staff and students to assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care through methods such as ensuring compliance with standards of practice, promoting staff collaboration with health care professionals.
• Provide clinical support and facilitation of learning experiences for new nursing staff, casual staff and senior nurses in the Acute Perinatal Program by role modelling direct patient care skills, providing information based on application of theories, concepts, principles and best practices, and maintaining current reference material to assist staff/students to provide quality patient care.
• Participate in the performance appraisal process for nursing staff by providing input to Program Coordinator (PC) and/or Perinatal Clinical Educator (PCE) on individual nurse’s performance.
• Assist the PC and PCE with planning, developing and evaluating patient care by providing input regarding clinical practice and the provision of new and/or revised policies, procedures, standards and criteria for the unit, in conjunction with the interdisciplinary team. Ensure necessary equipment and supplies are available and informs Program Manager or designate when problems arise.
• Collaborate with the Program Manager, PC, PCE, and other members of the nursing leadership team to coordinate the introduction of new skills/procedures, and arrangement of in-service sessions/orientations as required. Collaborate with the Nurse Educators and other members of the nursing leadership team or designates to produce other educational materials as required. Facilitate implementation and follow on for new initiatives.
• Assist the Program’s Quality & Safety Leader by participating in quality improvement and risk management activities for the Program through methods such as evaluating changes in nursing practice, conducting safety audits, safety huddles and taking corrective action. May recommend changes to practices as well as to current procedures and protocols.
• Promote research based practice through methods such as collaborating with interdisciplinary team and promoting staff awareness and involvement in research activities.
• Participate on committees as assigned and report information back to the unit/program staff.
• Perform other related duties 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).
• Three years’ recent related perinatal nursing experience including one year in an educational or leadership role, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Certification in Cardiotocography.
• Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification.

You will also have

• Demonstrated ongoing professional development with concentration on leadership skills.
• Demonstrated ability to provide supervision, leadership, and work direction.
• Demonstrated ability to teach, mentor, and coach staff.
• Demonstrated expertise in the provision of clinical care to the Perinatal population and their families
• Demonstrated knowledge of current practice approaches and “Best Practice” standards in the delivery of perinatal nursing care.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing.
• Demonstrated relationship building skills.
• Demonstrated effective team building skills
• Proven conflict resolution skills.
• Demonstrated critical thinking and problem solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work in collaboration with others.
• Ability to manage time effectively
• Knowledge of research process and methodology.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• 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).
• Knowledge of social, economic, political and historical realities impacting indigenous communities and familiarity with Indigenous Cultural Safety and anti-racism and accompanying reports (BC DRIPA, TRC, 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: $47.77 – $61.62/hour

Location: 4500 Oak Street, Vancouver BC, V6H 2N9

Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

Hours of Work: Rotating, 0700 – 1920

Requisition # 152010E

As per the current Public Health Order, full vaccination against COVID-19 is a condition of employment with PHSA as of October 26, 2021.

What we do

(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 ( ) 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:

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.

Reconciliation is an ongoing process and a shared responsibility for all of us. The BC Governments’ unanimous passage of the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act was a significant step forward in this journey—one that all health authorities are expected to support as we work in cooperation with Indigenous Peoples to establish a clear and sustainable path to lasting reconciliation. True reconciliation will take time and ongoing commitment to work with Indigenous Peoples as they move toward self-determination. Guiding these efforts Crown agencies must remain focused on creating opportunities that implement the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Mandate.

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Labor Agreement Nurses’ Bargaining Association

Requisition # 152010E-2406998

Work Site 4500 Oak Street, Vancouver BC, V6H 2N9

Job Type Regular, Full-Time

Salary/Rate $47.77 – $61.62 / Hour

FTE 1.00

Hours of Work 0700-1920

Work Days Rotating

Expiry Date 17-Nov-2023

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