Vancouver Coastal Health·Vancouver, British Columbia
Provide comprehensive nursing care to palliative patients, focusing on symptom management and end-of-life care within an interdisciplinary team. Assess physiological, psychological, and spiritual needs while supporting families facing life-threatening illnesses.
Salary Details The salary range for this position is CAD $73.58/Hr. - CAD $105.77/Hr.
Job Summary Come work as a Director, Clinical Operations with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!
Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Director, Clinical Operations to join the team.
Reporting to the Vice President, Vancouver Acute Services the Director in collaboration with designated Physician Leaders, is accountable for the overall operational management of programs/services within a designated Community of Care area (CoC).
They establish the operational framework and infrastructure needed to support program/service delivery and plans, and allocates and manages all physical, human, and financial resources.
A key focus of the role is to ensure that the strategic objectives and operational plans are carried out to provide efficient and effective delivery of health care services within an academic, research and client centred environment.
The Director collaborates with colleagues and co-workers in identifying service delivery models and processes to ensure seamless integration of services within the acute care, community care and primary health care networks, that are focused from the ‘lens of the consumer’, support healthier lives and address the needs of the community, while maintaining system sustainability.
They are also responsible for providing leadership and direction to management/senior staff within the programs/services to ensure that priorities are addressed and the programs/services goals, in keeping with the vision, values and strategic direction of the organization, are achieved.
Additionally, the incumbent leads or participates in local/regional/provincial working groups/committees to plan new initiatives and provide guidance in the identification of emerging issues and opportunities and influence the development of long term directions, priorities and strategic options to address their portfolio issues.
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As a Director, Clinical Operations with Vancouver Coastal Health you will: Develop policies and strategies that ensure integrated and sustainable programs and services consistent with established priorities and the vision, values and strategic direction of the organization.
Enable an operational framework for staffing and care delivery approaches through collaborative partnerships that support patient safety, best practices, improved patient access, and efficient flow of patients across the care continuum.
Develop and successfully manage capital and operating budgets that complement strategic directions within existing fiscal constraints.
Provide overall leadership and direction for operational staff that supports the achievement of required outcomes and ensures adherence to accreditation, regulatory, professional, and safety standards.
Establish an effective workforce plan in collaboration with key partners and stakeholders that ensures the ongoing availability of qualified and technically competent staff within the context of operational demands and environmental and resource constraints.
Ensure clear performance objectives and indicators are in place to assess the delivery of services within an interdisciplinary and multi-site environment.
Create a collaborative workplace environment that encourages employees to realize their maximum potential, fosters personal growth and promotes a sense of community, autonomy and decision-making at the point of care and service.
Foster strategic and working relationships with internal and external stakeholders that result in sharing of knowledge, monitoring of trends, identification of opportunities to promote innovation, exploration and partnerships for improvement, and ensuring consistent delivery of quality services throughout the organization.
Ensure compliance with legislation and safety standards to provide a healthy and safe environment for patients and staff.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Requires current registration as a Registered Nurse with the BCCNM and at least two years of recent acute medical-surgical experience. Palliative care experience and related coursework are considered assets.
Market context
In British Columbia, nursing roles are typically in steady demand across hospitals, community care, and specialty units, with competition often strongest for positions that require recent clinical experience or post-basic education. Candidates with current BCCNM RN registration, Basic Life Support (Level C) where required, and experience aligned to the unit usually stand out. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then match your resume to the specific unit skills and recent experience listed.
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