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.

Under the direction of the Program Manager/Designate, the clinical nurse leader co-ordinates staffing coverage and provides clinical supervision, guidance and support to the nursing and support staff within the surgical services unit, consistent with established policies, standards of practice, and philosophy at BC Women’s Hospital & Health Centre.

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. Co-ordinates and supervises the work of nurses and support staff by making and adjusting patient assignments, scheduling and co-ordinating the use of staff, evaluating the work of others and providing written and or spoken feedback to the Program Manager/Designate.

2.  Co-ordinates the activities of the area by communicating and planning with the Program Manager/Designate methods of monitoring patient care needs, identifying and reporting staffing, equipment and administrative requirements on a day-to-day basis.

3. Improves performance and assures maximum utilization of staff through role modelling, teaching, and ongoing development of personal and professional skills to meet the needs of the patients, families and staff.  Assists the Program Manager/Designate in determining and meeting the educational needs of
individual staff members and groups of staff members by providing input on their competencies.

4. Provides verbal and written input to the Surgical Services leadership team into the development, implementation and evaluation of the Surgical Services patient care standards and policies and procedures.

5. Assists with communication processes internal and external to the Surgical Services unit through participation in both Program-specific and hospital-wide working groups and committees.

6. Acts as a clinical resource/support person to patients and families; and nursing and health care professionals as required by explaining the theoretical rationale for nursing decisions.  Resolves problems, utilizing the nursing process, related to patient care with the Program Manager/Designate to ensure quality patient care.

7. Participates in quality improvement initiatives through activities such as following up incident reports and assisting with the identification and monitoring of trends.  Provides input into monthly variance reports through consultation with the Program Manager/Designate.

8. Monitors, evaluates, and makes recommendations regarding the purchase of equipment and supplies.

9. Maintains a safe environment for patients, families and staff by following established emergency procedures and safety practices and procedures.

10. Promotes the implementation and evaluation of nursing research and quality monitoring activities as directed by participating in nursing committees, and by keeping current through attendance at education and in-service opportunities.

11. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education, Training and Experience

• Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses & Midwives (BCCNM).
• Perioperative certification, PACU and/or Critical Care certification and five (5) years’ recent nursing experience which includes a minimum of three (3) years’ recent OR/PACU experience, and one (1) year supervisory experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to provide effective leadership, supervision, work direction and consultation.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to relate effectively to patients and their families.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate and work effectively as a member of an interdisciplinary /interprofessional team.
• Demonstrated strong problem-solving, conflict management, and critical thinking skills.
• Demonstrated ability to motivate others and provide leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain current knowledge and skills in relevant clinical areas.
• Demonstrated ability to coach, facilitate and lead teams.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize and prioritize work in collaboration with others.
• Physical ability to carry out 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 the week of July 20, 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.