Clinical Nurse Leader/Central Intake Vacation Relief (Eating Disorders Program)
- PHC Multi-Site: St Paul's Hospital
- LMC Multi-Site:
- Categories: Advanced Nursing
- Min Hourly: 49.2 CAD
- Max Hourly: 63.47 CAD
- Salary grade: L4
- Employment type: Temporary Part-Time
- Rotation: Days
- FTE: 0.60
- Schedule:
- Union: 200
- Labour agreement: NURS
Role Snapshot
- Req ID: 52149
- Location: Vancouver
- Work Site: St Paul's Hospital
- Primary site: St Paul's Hospital - 1081 Burrard St. Vancouver, British Columbia V6Z1Y6 Canada
What You Will Do
Providence Health Care's Eating Disorders Program is currently accepting applications for a temporary part-time (0.6 FTE) Clinical Nurse Leader to join their team. Our RNs and RPNs are core members of our interdisciplinary care teams, working closely with other disciplines like Social Work, Physiotherapy, and Occupational Therapy to tackle the variety of treatment needs of the patient populations we serve. With a tight-knit and supportive working environment that fosters a sense of community amongst practitioners dedicated to patient care, being a nurse in Providence's Mental Health Program provides incredible opportunities for interdisciplinary learning, mentorship, and professional development.
Please note this position is currently scheduled to last until November 21st 2025 or the return of the incumbent.
Reporting to the Operations Leader, the Clinical Nurse Leader/Central Intake coordinates the day-to-day operations of the designated unit and supervises staff. Acts as a clinical resource to nursing staff and interdisciplinary team members in the provision of direct care to patients. Assists the Operations Leader in assessing clinical development needs/interests of staff, and with orientation and educational programs. The CNL/Central Intake also has primary responsibility for coordinating referrals to Providence Health Care's (PHC) Provincial Outpatient Psychiatry Program. Triages provincial referrals to the appropriate level of care within PHC's program or to the appropriate nearest community agency. Expedites an action plan for referred patients to ensure timely and appropriate access to necessary care. Promotes research and quality improvement initiatives within the program team.
What You Bring
Education
- Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing or Psychiatric Nursing, plus three (3) years of recent related experience in mental health including two years experience in outpatient psychiatry or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
- Current registration with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives.
Skills and Abilities
- Ability to supervise.
- Demonstrated knowledge and ability to perform Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) procedures appropriate for the area of service.
- Knowledge of community and facility health care systems.
- Ability to teach, coach, and provide clinical supervision.
- Ability to collaborate and work with other members of an interdisciplinary team.
- Ability to deal with and promote change.
- Ability to role model conflict resolution strategies.
- Ability to match skills of staff with clinical needs.
- Ability to coach and counsel individuals and families.
- Ability to provide case management and individual assessment.
- Ability to identify learning needs and develop educational programs.
- Ability to provide and/or develop resource materials including educational materials.
- Ability to demonstrate knowledge of adult education principles.
- Ability to employ cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational enhancement therapy, general models of psychodynamic therapy, and crisis intervention.
- Ability to work independently and apply decision making and analytical skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to organize and prioritize work.
- Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
- Ability to operate related equipment, including computers.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary: $49.20 - $63.47 CAD per hour, depending on experience.
- Comprehensive benefits: Eligible employees receive a robust medical and dental benefits package, including unlimited physiotherapy and massage, as well as paid vacation.
- Unionized Stability: Enjoy the consistency and security offered by a unionized role.
- Pension plan: Work towards a comfortable retirement through employer-matched contributions to one of Canada's strongest pension plans!
- Meaningful impact: Your dedication and expertise will directly impact the lives of patients, including many from marginalized communities.
- Growth opportunities: We welcome individuals at all stages of their career, offering opportunities for professional development and growth.
- State-of-the-art facilities: The new St. Paul’s Hospital and health campus will be the most innovative approach to the delivery of integrated care in B.C. and Canada, designed to appropriately address the future health needs of patients, families and our communities.
- Inclusive culture: We respect the diversity, dignity and interdependence of all persons.
Who we are:
Providence is a non-profit healthcare provider with over fifteen sites, including a large tertiary hospital in the heart of Vancouver’s beautiful and vibrant Downtown, a smaller community hospital in the idyllic Mount Pleasant neighborhood, one of the largest referral centres for rehabilitation in British Columbia, and five long-term care facilities, as well as other clinics.
As a leading teaching and research organization, and the provincial referral center for Cardiac, HIV/AIDS, and Renal Care, we provide services ranging from acute and long-term care to leading substance use and addiction treatment supporting some of BC’s most marginalized communities.
We acknowledge that Providence Health Care & the new St. Paul’s Hospital site is located on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples.
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