Nurse Clinician, Youth Health – BC Children’s Hospital

Nurse Clinician, Youth Health

BC Children’s Hospital

Vancouver, BC

The Nurse Clinician is responsible for the planning, delivery, and coordination of education sessions and learning materials for nursing and other health care professionals for the Youth Health Program and acts as a patient advocate, care facilitator and clinical nursing resource for youth. The Nurse Clinician acts as an expert clinical resource to nursing and other health care professionals within BCCH and throughout the province by teaching nursing practices related to youth issues to nursing staff, other health professionals, as well as patients and their families. The Nurse Clinician is responsible for assigning direct care responsibilities to other nursing staff in accordance with established policies, standards, procedures and philosophy at BCCH. The Nurse Clinician provides and coordinates nursing practice activities and education related to the care of youth on inpatient units and ambulatory care settings.

What you’ll do

• Provide education to nursing staff, students and healthcare professionals specific to youth health issues by developing, evaluating and revising educational materials to enhance health care professional’s knowledge of management of youth health. Present education sessions and evaluates learning needs of nursing staff and other health professionals.
• Participate in orientation and continuing education of nursing staff and students by role modelling, preceptoring and participation in formal teaching of education sessions to nursing staff and physicians through lecture and demonstration and follows up on nursing staff and students to ensure that materials have been learned correctly.
• Serve as an expert clinical resource and provides education for health care professionals in the community and non-tertiary settings throughout the province of BC and Yukon Territory by facilitating materials and courses, seminars, telephone consultation and mentoring to increase the health care professional’s knowledge and understanding of youth health issues.
• Participate in the conduct, use and/or dissemination of nursing research and quality improvement activities in collaboration with the Medical Director for Youth Health or Nursing Practice Leaders; identify issues and questions requiring research to advance evidenced based practice for youth.
• Provide input to the Program Manager and Medical Director for Youth Health regarding policies, procedures, and operational requirements by observing service needs and providing spoken or written suggestions which address patient and family needs and promote effective use of resources.
• In collaboration with the Medical Director for Youth Health Program develops resources and strategies as required to increase access to clinically relevant education on youth health issues and nursing care in British Columbia.

What you bring: 

• Graduation from an approved School of Nursing with current practicing registration as an RN with the British Columbia College of Nurses & Midwives (BCCNM)
• Three (3) years’ recent, related ambulatory care or community health service experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

You are able to: 

• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Develop educational materials.
• Evaluate the learning needs of others.
• Relate effectively to children and their families and others.
• Function as an active member of a multidisciplinary team, and function as a nursing resource.
• Teach individual and groups.
• Make decisions in an independent manner in clinical practice and education.
• Demonstrate assessment and critical thinking skills within scope of practice, including clinical judgement and problem solving skills.
• Organize and prioritize work
• Awareness of and commitment to learning and understanding the Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s 94 Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight Report (2020), BC’s Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), and other related reports.
• 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 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 and 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: Temporary, Part-time (0.77 FTE until January 5, 2025)

Wage: $47.77 – $61.62 per hour

Location: 4500 Oak Street, Vancouver V6H 2N9

Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

Hours of Work: Tuesday to Friday, Variable based on clinic needs; 0800 – 1600

Requisition # 161574E

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

BC Children’s Hospital (BCCH) provides care for the most seriously ill or injured children and youth from across British Columbia.

BC Children’s Hospital (BCCH) 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 BCCH 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.

ATTN: PHSA Employees:

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