Are you ready to reach new heights and take your nursing career to the next level? Utilize your leadership, organization and problem-solving skills while overseeing the day-to-day clinical operations at Northern Health.
In accordance with the established mission, vision, values, and strategic priorities of Northern Health, and under the general supervision of Manager or designate, the Primary Care Nurse Team 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).
The Primary Care Nurse Team Leader functions as a member of the interprofessional team and applies best practices to provide competent, safe and ethical care for people and their families in settings such as physician practices, homes, schools and communities. Under the direction of the Community Services Manager and in collaboration with Physicians and/or Nurse Practitioners, the Primary Care Nurse Team Leader provides guidance and supervision to the assigned interprofessional teams to provide care according to the person’s Care Plan and the person’s personal goals developed collaboratively with the interprofessional team.
Under the direction of the Community Services Manager and in collaboration with Physicians and/or Nurse Practitioners, the Interprofessional Team Nurse Team Leader provides guidance and supervision to the assigned interprofessional teams. The Nurse Team Leader takes a collaborative and team-based approach in program delivery and problem solving to achieve healthcare excellence. Such an approach involves nurturing a team environment of continuous learning, effective communication and ensuring fulfillment of service standards in assigned interprofessional team(s) and for effective administration of operating budget(s) for assigned services(s) and provides input to operating and capital budget planning.
The Primary Care Nurse Team Leader will support people and their families to achieve and maintain optimal health by performing the duties and responsibilities outlined below.
Primary Care Networks are partnerships between the Divisions of Family Practice representing BC’s family physicians, the regional health authorities, the First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) and local community partners, along with other community providers such as nurse practitioners. All partners are working together in their local communities and collectively to redesign B.C.’s primary and community care system so that it works better for patients and health-care providers.
Shift Rotation/Hours of work: Monday to Friday, Days, 08:00 to 16:30
A first in Canada: minimum Nurse-to-Patient Ratios (mNPRs) are starting in B.C.! Northern Health, alongside B.C.'s other health authorities, is implementing mNPRs as a transformative staffing initiative that aims to improve the working environment of nurses in order to provide better quality care to our patients.
- Baccalaureate degree in nursing, including community health content, from a recognized University plus three (3) years recent related experience in nursing including teaching, supervisory or program coordination experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
- Registration with BC College of Nursing Professionals as a practicing RN or RPN registrant (BCCNP).
- Current valid B.C. 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 – Demonstrated ability to organize work, set objectives and establish priorities. Manages time and resources, implements activities to promote cooperation among the interprofessional team, supervises responsibilities of others, and collaborates across disciplines.
- 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.
- Person Centered Care – Ability to promote person centered care that demonstrates care for people, their families and their significant others. Provides care according to the five principles of cultural safety and also demonstrates sensitivity and respect for diverse cultures and preferences.
- 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. Demonstrated ability to effectively resolve conflict.
- Critical Thinking – Demonstrated ability to integrate and evaluate pertinent data (from multiple sources) to problem-solve effectively. Applies the problem solving process demonstrating critical thinking and decision making skills using a systems approach.
- Teaching – Ability to transmit information intended to instruct clients and others about topics essential to health care and well-being.
- 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.
- 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 - Ability to operate related equipment including proven ability to utilize computer technology.
- Physical ability to perform the duties of the position
Where you will be working:
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More about Northern Health
Northern Health covers nearly 600,000 square kilometers, delivering health services to more than two dozen communities and 55 First Nations communities across the region. We provide both hospital and community-based care to a population of approximately 300,000 people. With a team of over 12,000 staff and physicians, we are committed to offering high quality, person centered care in collaboration with communities and partner organizations throughout Northern BC.
What Northern Health Has to Offer You!
Joining Northern Health means becoming part of a supportive team that values your growth and well-being. Here’s what we provide:
- Comprehensive benefits including extended health, dental, and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casual employees have option of paying for benefits.
- Four weeks of vacation after one year of continuous service.
- Financial support for moving expenses for eligible positions.
- Employee referral program with attractive incentives.
- Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities.
- Access to spectacular outdoor activities and enjoy the shortest commutes in BC.
- Loan Forgiveness Programs offered through Federal and Provincial Government for eligible professions.
Important Application Information
Please ensure you upload the following documents as part of your application:
- Registration number (if you belong to a regulated profession).
- Supporting documents for education and qualifications, such as:
- Program certificates or diplomas.
- High school, college, or university transcripts.
- Cover letter and resume (recommended).
International Applicants
Before applying, please review the steps outlined on our Northern Health Careers page: Information for international applicants
