Clinical Resource Nurse, Operating Room - BC Children’s Hospital

at  PHSA

WHAT YOU BRING

Qualifications

• Graduation from an approved School of Nursing with current practicing registration as an RN (or RPN for Mental Health) with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwife (BCCNM).
• Three years recent clinical experience in a related program or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
• CPR level C

Skills & Knowledge

• 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 defined population of children and families.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to deal effectively with others.
• Proven conflict resolution skills.
• Effective team building skills.
• Demonstrated critical thinking and problem solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize and prioritize work in collaboration with others.
• Knowledge of research process and methodology.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Commitment to develop knowledge and understanding of legislative obligations and provincial commitments found in the foundational documents – including Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC’s Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan and Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study – and how they intersect across the health care system.
• 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 of settler colonialism on Indigenous Peoples and familiarity with addressing Indigenous-specific anti-racism, anti-racism and Indigenous Cultural Safety and foundational documents and legislative commitments (The Declaration Act, the Declaration Action Plan, TRC, IPS, Remembering Keegan, etc.).

WHAT WE DO

BC Children’s Hospital (BCCH) provides care for the most seriously ill or injured children and youth from across British Columbia.
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 equity in our hiring and employment practices. With learning and compassion, we are addressing existing inequities and barriers throughout our systems. PHSA is seeking to create a diverse workforce and to establish an inclusive and culturally safe environment. We invite applications and enquiries from all people, particularly those belonging to the historically, systemically, and/or persistently marginalized groups identified under the B.C. Human Rights Code.
One of PHSA’s North Star priorities is to eradicate Indigenous-specific racism, which includes dismantling barriers to health care employment at every level. We welcome Indigenous individuals to apply and/or contact the Sanya’kula Team (Indigenous Recruitment & Employee Experience) for support at indigenous.employment@phsa.ca.
Indigenous-specific anti-racism initiatives are rooted in addressing the unique forms of discrimination, historical and ongoing injustices, and marginalization faced by Indigenous peoples. These initiatives align with an Indigenous rights-based approach, recognizing the inherent rights and self-determination of Indigenous communities. PHSA must uphold legislative obligations and provincial commitments found in the foundational documents such as including Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC’s Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan and Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study.

• Provide leadership to the interdisciplinary team by coordinating patient care and quality assurance activities, providing information and consultation to nurses, other health care providers and students through methods such as reviewing workload.
• Provide work direction to staff by methods such as scheduling, coordinating and adjusting work activities in accordance with the needs of the Program and establishing priorities. Help manage the operation of the Unit/Program and supports the delivery of direct/indirect patient care within budgeted resources.
• In collaboration with the Clinical Instructor or designate, identify individual nurse’s learning needs and helps to implement appropriate plan to allow nurse to achieve desired level of competency related to knowledge, skills, attitudes, and clinical judgments. Participate in competency based education/preceptorship pathways. Strategies used to mentor will include role modeling, coaching, teaching and acting as a clinical resource for nursing staff by sharing clinical expertise and providing clinical guidance. Coach nursing staff regarding nursing practice skills by demonstration and explanation and by encouraging novices to take advantage of learning opportunities.
• Participate in the performance appraisal process for nursing staff by providing input to Clinical Nurse Coordinator/ Program Manager and/or Clinical Instructor on individual nurse’s performance.
• Provide 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 and promoting staff collaboration with health care professionals.