Job Summary:

In accordance with the Purpose, Vision, Values and Coast Salish Teachings, and strategic direction of PHSA, safety, including both patient and employee safety, is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at PHSA. As such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

The Clinical Resource Nurse provides front line support, guidance and leadership in the delivery of care activities in defined areas of clinical expertise. Acts as a clinical resource for nurses, students, and the interdisciplinary team. Assists staff in providing quality care and related quality assurance requirements by providing information based on theory/ best practice, assessing clinical/technical skills and participating in direct patient care as appropriate, in accordance with established standards, policies and procedures.

A first in Canada: minimum Nurse to Patient Ratios (mNPRs) are being introduced in B.C.! The Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA), alongside B.C.'s other regional health authorities, is implementing mNPRs as a transformative staffing initiative that aims to improve the working environment of nurses in order to provide better quality care to our patients. Learn more at jobs.phsa.ca/mnpr.

Duties/Accountabilities:

1.    Provides 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.

2.    Provides 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.

3.    Participates 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.

4.    Assists 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.  Ensures necessary equipment and supplies are available and informs Program Manager or designate when problems arise.

5.    Collaborates 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.  Collaborates with the Nurse Educators and other members of the nursing leadership team or designates to produce other educational materials as required. Facilitates implementation and follow on for new initiatives.

6.    Assists 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.

7.    Promotes research based practice through methods such as collaborating with interdisciplinary team and promoting staff awareness and involvement in research activities.

8.    Participates on committees as assigned and reports information back to the unit/program staff.

9.    Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Education, Training and Experience

• Graduation from an approved School of Nursing with current practicing registration as an RN with the British Columbia College of Nurses & 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.

Skills and Abilities

• 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.

**IMPORTANT INFORMATION**

• NBA internal positions are posted on Tuesdays and Thursdays for a period of 72 hours.
• A selection decision will be made within 7 business days of the posting closing date.
• If an interview is required, you must be available. Interviews are scheduled for June 1, 2026.
• The successful applicant has 48 hours to accept or decline the position.
• If you will not be available to accept or decline the job offer during the selection process, you must assign a designate that the Hiring Leader may contact during your absence. Please ensure you have clearly identified your designate on your resume or cover letter.
• If you have any questions regarding this new process, please contact the Internal Jobs Help Desk by email at internaljobshelpu@phsa.ca.