[Hiring] Clinical Nurse Specialist @Vancouver Coastal Health

Role Description

Come work as a Clinical Nurse Specialist, Rural and Remote Nursing with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)! Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Clinical Nurse Specialist to join the Rural and Remote Nursing Team. Apply today to join our team!

The Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS), Rural and Remote is responsible for:

• Providing leadership in Indigenous cultural safety, Indigenous-specific anti-racism, and engagement with Indigenous Peoples.
• Delivering nursing care and fostering the highest standards of service delivery.
• Consulting and communicating with First Nations, Métis, and Inuit communities.
• Providing subject matter expertise in nursing, resource planning, program improvement, and research.
• Advancing nursing practice through evidence-based research.
• Collaborating with various healthcare professionals to enhance nursing practice.

As a Clinical Nurse Specialist, you will:

• Serve as a liaison with First Nations, Métis, and Inuit leaders.
• Exemplify excellence in Indigenous cultural safety and anti-racism.
• Foster ongoing relationships with Indigenous Peoples.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate evidence-based clinical practice guidelines.
• Lead the design and implementation of integrated systems for staff development.
• Conduct research addressing community health priorities.
• Provide mentorship and supervision to students and staff.
• Report regularly on status of activities to the program Director.
• Maintain knowledge of Indigenous Health and healthcare system issues.

Qualifications

• Masters degree in Nursing; current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
• A minimum of five (5) years of recent related experience in rural and remote care settings.
• Must possess a valid class 5 driver’s license and access to reliable transportation.

Requirements

• Comprehensive knowledge of creating a culturally safe environment.
• Understanding of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples and the legacy of colonial health harms.
• Ability to identify gaps in the healthcare system for Indigenous communities.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and enact cultural humility.
• Extensive knowledge of Health Standards Organization BC Cultural Safety & Humility Standards.
• Advanced verbal, written, and technological communication skills.
• Resourcefulness and advanced problem-solving skills in complex clinical situations.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental, and municipal pension plan.
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities.
• Wellness supports, including counselling and innovative wellness services.
• Award-winning recognition programs for staff and volunteers.
• Access to exclusive discount offers for VCH staff.