PROGRAM LEADER, NURSING

at  Northern Health

POSITION SUMMARY

Do you have a passion for nursing? We have the position for you! We are seeking a motivated Registered Nurse with a dedication for delivering compassionate patient care to join our team at the Houston Health Centre. Bring your project and team leadership, and creative problem-solving expertise to this exciting role with our Nursing team.
In accordance with established vision and values of the organization, the Program Leader practices in accordance with the standards of professional practice and code of ethics as outlined by the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) as well as within a patient/client/resident and family centered care model.
The Program Leader is responsible for the provision of excellence in the delivery of a patient/client/ resident and family centered approach to care within a designated program/clinical area(s). Administers, oversees and coordinates the delivery of health services for direct patient/client/resident care in accordance with the established mission and goals of Northern Health. Provides leadership and supervision to staff, coordinates resources, determines workforce plans, establishes work assignments, and monitors activities in order to enable the delivery of quality patient/client/resident care, effective utilization of resources, and overall effectiveness for the designated program/clinical area(s). Makes selection decisions in hiring new staff, conducts performance reviews, and determines training, orientation and development needs. Facilitates solutions to work problems and issues. Provides direct patient care as required.

Houston Health Centre prides itself on providing individualized, friendly service. The small family-like setting is a great place to work and provides many challenges and learning opportunities due to the variety of experiences available, including:

• Urgent care
• 4 Long-term care beds and 2 Respite beds
• Outpatient services
• Radiology
• Laboratory
• Public Health
• Community care
• Mental Health and Addictions
• Physiotherapy
• Child and Infant Development programs
• Women’s Health clinic
• Visiting Pediatric and Gynecology specialists

Houston Here nestled in the Bulkley Valley of northwest British Columbia, you will find friendly, small-town hospitality. Houston is one of the most affordable places to live in the province and is a progressive, family-orientated community. Houston is known as the world’s Steelhead fishing capital, and is proud to be the home to Canada’s largest fly rod. The main industries in Houston are forestry and tourism. Population of about 3,600 local residents with 2,000 additional residents in the surrounding area and there are two elementary schools, one secondary school as well as a K-12 Christian School. Post-secondary education is offered at the Northwest Community College campus in Houston. Check out Houston where the people are friendly and the wilderness beckons.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing.
• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) as a practicing RN or RPN registrant.
• Advanced preparation in the designated clinical specialty area(s), three year’s recent related experience in a management/leadership position, and four years recent clinical experience in designated clinical specialty area(s); or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Valid BC Driver’s License.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Leadership – Promotes staff morale, cooperation, assertiveness and risk-taking, creative planning for change and innovations, implementation of NH policies or other protocols, and ongoing professional development of self and others.
• Management – Manages time and resources, implementing activities to promote cooperation among relevant others, supervising responsibilities of others, collaboration across disciplines and related activities.
• Knowledge Integration – Using factual information, prior learning and basic principles and procedures to support decisions and actions with relevant research-based evidence. Integrates best practice from nursing and health-related disciplines and the humanities, arts and sciences disciplines into professional practice.
• Human Caring and Relationship Centered Practice – Ability to promote client-focused care that demonstrates care for and with clients and significant others, sensitive to diverse cultures and preferences, client advocacy and social justice concerns.
• Communication – Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with the clients, families, the public, medical staff and the members of the interdisciplinary team using verbal, written and computer communication means.
• Critical Thinking – Demonstrated ability to integrate and evaluate pertinent data (from multiple sources) to problem-solve effectively.
• Innovation: Demonstrated ability to challenge conventional practices; adapt established methods for new uses; pursue ongoing system improvement; and evaluate new technology as potential solutions to existing problems.
• Tolerance of Ambiguity: Able to deal with unresolved situations, frequent change, delays or unexpected events.
• Teaching – Ability to transmit information intended to instruct clients and others about topics essential to health care and well-being.
• Assessment and Intervention – Demonstrated ability to complete initial and ongoing client assessments (clinical and diagnostic reasoning) and provide nursing care through appropriate/ prescribed technical, therapeutic, safety type interventions.
• Ability to operate related equipment including proven ability to utilize computer technology.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

WHO WE ARE

Northern Health covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometers and offers health services in over two dozen communities and 55 First Nation’s communities. We deliver hospital and community-based health care for a population of 300,000.
Employing more than 7,000 staff throughout the region, Northern Health provides exceptional health services for Northerners, through the efforts of dedicated staff and physicians, in partnership with communities and organizations in Northern BC.
There is a wide variety of career opportunities available in our two dozen hospitals, 25 long-term care facilities, public health units and many other offices providing specialized services.

• Proof of COVID-19 vaccination
• Registration number (if you are part of a regulated profession)
• Any supporting documents regarding education/qualifications for this position. Examples may include:
• Program certificates or diplomas
• High school/college/university transcripts etc.
• It is also recommended to provide a cover letter and resum