Clinical Nurse Lead

Clinical Nurse Lead – Bayshore Health Care

Location: BC Immigration Holding Centre (Onsite, 5 days/week)

Schedule: Flexible hours + rotating on-call

Reports To: Manager, Clinical Practice

Pay: $90,000 /yr

Job Summary: The Clinical Nurse Lead provides onsite clinical leadership and operational support within the BC Immigration Holding Centre. This role ensures high‑quality, client‑centered care through coordination of nursing activities, direct clinical practice, and collaboration with internal and external partners. It supports a multidisciplinary team and may be required to work on the floor as an RN when staffing gaps arise.

This position plays a key role in maintaining clinical standards, promoting safety, and facilitating communication between healthcare staff, centre operations, and community resources.

• Provide day‑to‑day leadership and guidance to the nursing team, supporting clinical decision‑making, workflow management, and adherence to best practices.
• Oversee nursing assignments, monitor staffing levels, and step into direct RN duties when required to maintain continuity of care.
• Support new staff orientation, ongoing training, and performance development in collaboration with the Manager of Clinical Practice.

• Deliver safe, competent nursing care in accordance with BCCNM standards and organizational policies.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for clients with diverse medical, psychological, and social needs.
• Participate in emergency response, chronic disease management, mental health support, and health education initiatives.

• Work closely with the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), contracted guards, and internal operational staff to support a safe, secure, and respectful care environment.
• Liaise with external healthcare providers, including hospitals, specialists, community clinics, and diagnostic services, to coordinate client care and follow‑up.
• Collaborate with on‑site nurses, physicians, psychologists, psychiatrists, and other interdisciplinary team members to support comprehensive service delivery.
• Communicate clinical concerns, risks, and incident follow‑up to the Manager of Clinical Practice as required.

• Support the development and implementation of clinical policies, procedures, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Ensure documentation meets regulatory and organizational standards.
• Participate in case reviews, health and safety meetings, and collaborative care planning.

• Participate in a rotating on‑call schedule to provide after‑hours clinical guidance and support to staff.

• Registered Nurse (RN) in good standing with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
• Minimum 3 years of RN experience in Canada.
• Strong assessment, critical thinking, and clinical judgment skills.
• Experience working with vulnerable, diverse, or marginalized populations.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Ability to work onsite 5 days per week, with flexible scheduling and participation in an on‑call rotation.

• Minimum 1 year of leadership experience (e.g., charge nurse, team lead, supervisor, or similar role).
• Experience in corrections, immigration holding settings, emergency, mental health, or community health settings.

• Onsite role within a secure facility environment.
• Includes participation in emergency response situations and occasional high‑stress scenarios.

• Seniority level:
  Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Health Care Provider
• Industries:
  Hospitals and Health Care

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