Clinical Nurse Leader (RN/RPN)

Close Date Location Lady Minto Hospital (LMH) - Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 1T1 CA (Primary) Work Area (FBA Only) Multi-Site No Travel Requirement No travel required Shift Start Time/End Time As required Days Off As required Vacancy Type Casual Salary Range (Hourly Rate) $49.20 - $67.08 Paid FTE 0.0 Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS 0.0 Planned Start Date May. 27 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) Required for Professional Registration

Job Description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health), patient & staff 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. The Clinical Nurse Leader provides leadership in the day-to-day operations of an assigned unit/service area. Providing leadership to the multi-disciplinary team, this position coordinates and facilitates daily clinical activities, ensuring effective use of resources. Acts as the communication liaison between members of the multi-disciplinary team, as well as other health care professionals and administrative personnel outside the unit/service. Supervises staff, provides leadership and functions as a role model and coach to assist staff with professional development and achievement of unit/service goals. Contributes to the monitoring and development of the operating plan. Provides leadership within the unit/service for quality and risk management activities.

Qualifications

• Education, Training And Experience Graduation from a recognized nursing program or evidence of equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN/RPN registrant. Three to five years' recent related experience, including two years' relevant clinical experience. RN required at all Acute sites; RN or RPN for LTC and/or MHSU sites. Skills And Abilities
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Ability to supervise.
• Ability to organize, coordinate, and prioritize own work and that of others.
• Ability to use a collaborative approach to problem solving supported by a systems approach.
• Ability to effectively employ human relation skills including conflict resolution.
• Demonstrated critical thinking and problem solving skills.