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.

Using a systems thinking approach the Clinical Nurse Leader coordinates staffing coverage and provides clinical supervision, guidance and support to the nursing and support staff within the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (“PICU”), consistent with established policies, standards of practice, and philosophy at BC Children’s Hospital.

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.    Coordinates and supervises the work of nurses and support staff utilizing a priority setting and problem-solving approach through methods such as making and adjusting patient assignments, scheduling and coordinating the use of staff, evaluating the work of others and providing written and/or verbal feedback to the Program Manager or designate.

2.    Coordinates the clinical functioning of the area utilizing a critical thinking approach through methods such as communicating and planning methods of monitoring patient care needs, and identifying and reporting staffing, equipment and administrative requirements on a day-to-day basis with the Program Manager and leadership team.  

3.    Improves performance and assures maximum utilization of staff through role modeling, mentoring, coaching, teaching and ongoing development of personal and professional skills to meet the needs of the patients, families and staff.  Assists the Program Manager and nursing leadership team 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 PICU Management team into the development, implementation and evaluation of patient care standards and policies and procedures.

5.    Participates in both program specific and hospital wide working groups and committees in support of communication processes internal and external to the PICU through participation.

6.    Acts as a clinical resource/support person to patients, families and the nursing and health care professionals utilizing excellent communication skills through methods such as explaining the theoretical rationale for nursing decisions.  Resolves problems, utilizing the nursing process, related to patient care with the program manager and nursing leadership team to ensure quality patient care.

7.    Participates in quality improvement initiatives utilizing a systems thinking approach and change management skills 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 and nursing leadership team.

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

9.    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.

10.     Performs other professionally 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 (3) years recent experience in Pediatric Critical Care and related experience in a supervisory/leadership capacity, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
•    Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Advanced Cardiac Life Support and Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification.


Skills and Abilities

•    Demonstrated relationship building skills and ability to participate as an effective member of the interdisciplinary care team.
•    Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
•    Demonstrated ability to relate effectively to patients and their families.
•    Demonstrated ability to initiate, facilitate, and manage change.
•    Demonstrated ability to act as a professional role model.
•    Demonstrated ability to motivate others and provide leadership.
•    Demonstrated organizational and problem-solving skills.
•    Demonstrated ability to operate related equipment.
•    Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

 

**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 to begin on September 29, 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.