Island Health
Location
Nanaimo, British Columbia
Salary
CA$52 - CA$70 / HOUR
manage clinical operations and administration after hours and on weekends. support units in contingency planning for patient care, staffing, and bed utilization. provide site leadership and direction to staff and healthcare providers. monitor and assess patient services efficiency and effectiveness. coordinate site operations and resource allocation. supervise and evaluate staff. develop relationships with healthcare providers and community agencies. interpret and adapt policies to support patient service delivery. lead quality and risk management activities
Bachelor degree in Nursing, registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives, five years' recent related experience including clinical and supervisory roles, valid BC Driver's License, and physical ability to perform duties.
Close Date Apr. 24 2026 Location Nanaimo Regional General Hospital (NRGH) - Nanaimo, BC V9S 2B7 CA (Primary) Work Area (FBA Only) Multi-Site No Travel Requirement No travel required Shift Start Time/End Time 07:00-19:15, 19:00-07:15 Days Off Rotating Vacancy Type Regular PT Salary Range (Hourly Rate) $52.39 - $70.26 Paid FTE 0.69 Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS 49.22 Planned Start Date Jul. 16 2026 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) Yes
In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority, patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at VIHA; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position. Reporting to the Manager, the Coordinator, Site Operations, is responsible for the overall clinical operations and administrative management of the site after hours and on weekends, by supporting the various units/programs/services in contingency planning implementation related to patient care, staffing, patient placement and bed utilization. Provides site leadership and direction to staff in charge, multi-disciplinary teams and other health care providers. Coaches, mentors and supports staff to solve complex problems impacting patient care and safety. Monitors and assesses the efficiency and effectiveness of patient services and coordinates site operations in accordance with established policies and standards of quality and patient care. Directs the effective and efficient use of available resources, including alignment/realignment of staffing resources, providing timely decisions regarding bed access and patient placement, and implementing contingency plans to support patient safety and staffing in accordance with collective agreements and Vancouver Island Health Authority (VIHA) policies and procedures. Supervises and evaluates assigned staff. Develops and maintains primary working relationships with internal and external medical and clinical healthcare providers, community agencies, management and administrative personnel. Addresses and supports resolution of customer service/client relation issues and promotes an integrated and seamless continuum of service. Interprets, monitors and adapts site policies and procedures to support patient service delivery goals and standards and participates in the development of VIHA policies and procedures and strategic planning for patient service delivery. Provides leadership for site quality and risk management activities. Travel and the use of a personal vehicle are requirements of this position. Transportation arrangements must meet the operational requriements of the Vancouver Island Health Authority in accordance with the service assignment.
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