Clinical Nurse Specialist, Mental Health

The salary range for this position is CAD $55.25/Hr.

- CAD $79.42/Hr.

The hours of work, including start and stop times, days off, work area and work site may be subject to change consistent with operations requirements and applicable provisions of the Collective Agreement and statutes. Testing may be required. A criminal record check may be required.

Reporting to the Program Director for Program issues and the Chief of Professional Practice and Nursing for professional issues, the Clinical Nurse Specialist provides expert nursing care to patients and families and functions as a clinical leader within the Mental Health Program. Consults and collaborates with Clinical Group/Service Leaders, other nurses and health care professionals to improve and advance nursing practice and patient/resident outcomes both in Mental Health and in nursing practice initiatives throughout Providence Health Care.

This posting will come down at 1159PM on Friday, May 15th.

• Research and Evidence-Based Practice Supports and conducts nursing research to improve clinical practices and patient outcomes. Critiques, disseminates, and integrates research findings into practice while encouraging and mentoring colleagues in research and evidence-based care initiatives.
• Clinical Expertise and Leadership Provides expert nursing care to patients/residents and serves as a clinical leader in mental health, acting as a role model for professional nursing practice. Maintains excellence in care, influences nursing practices, and collaborates across disciplines to improve patient outcomes.
• Consultation and Program Development Offers consultation to nurses and interdisciplinary teams by guiding clinical decision-making, planning care strategies, and contributing to the development and evaluation of patient care programs and standards of practice within the specialty area.
• Education and Professional Development Leads educational initiatives by identifying learning needs, developing and implementing training programs for nursing staff, and contributing to the education of nursing students and interdisciplinary teams. Promotes a culture of continuous learning and professional growth across the organization.

• Master's degree in Nursing. Current practicing registration with the College of Registered Nurses of British Columbia.
• Five years of Nursing experience with three years of recent, related experience in a clinical area relevant to the area of specialty.

• Ability to develop, implement and evaluate programs in areas of clinical practice.
• Ability to perform in-depth holistic patient/family assessments, plan, implement and evaluate care for complex care situations, and guide interdisciplinary team members in care planning.
• Ability to be an effective consultant for individuals and groups.
• Ability to conceptualize research questions and collaborate with researchers to conduct research.
• Ability to role model expert nursing practice.
• Ability to assist in the development of professional and leadership skills of the nursing staff.
• Ability to synthesize and utilize research findings in practice.
• Ability to present clinical/research work in a scholarly way.
• Prepared to be affiliated with a university school.

• Market-competitive salary $108,147 - $155,461 CAD per year / $55.25 - $79.42 per hour, depending on experience
• Comprehensive benefits:
  Eligible employees receive a robust medical and dental benefits package, including 4 weeks paid vacation starting.
• 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, helping contribute to the public healthcare system in BC
• 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 BC and Canada, designed to address…