Clinical Nurse Mentor - BC Cancer Victoria & Prince George

Clinical Nurse Mentor

BC Cancer

Victoria & Prince George, BC

The Clinical Nurse Mentor role functions as an experienced clinical advisor, resource, and champion in the delivery of excellent client care to nurses and other team members. Working in conjunction with nurse educators and utilizing their experience and skills, provides rapid elbow-to-elbow clinical mentorship and practice support for nursing staff. Utilizes experience and clinical skills in nursing to function as a clinical resource to formally advise other nursing staff in nursing practice, provides clinical instruction and support staff training and development. Takes on leadership role in performing functions such as mentoring staff to support skills development and supporting clinical practice initiatives.

What You’ll Do

• Collaborate with interprofessional team leaders to establish priorities for nurse and team learning.
• Priorities are based on assessments of individual and team learning needs through discussion with team members and in consultation with clinical educators and professional practice leads by observing activities; determining required resources and learning opportunities; and analyzing information such as competency assessment, practice changes and quality Improvement initiatives to determine and deliver effective learning and mentoring support.
• Facilitate staff learning and development by role modeling best practice nursing skills and related competencies.
• Promote skill development and clinical decision making, answering questions related to client care and assisting with problem-solving.

Qualifications

• Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse with the British Columbia College or Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
• Three (3) years of psychiatric nursing experience in acute or community care/services to clients who have concurrent psychiatric and/or substance abuse/misuse disorders, including experience mentoring nursing staff as well as leadership training or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Valid BC Driver's License and access to personal vehicle may be required.
• Current certification in CPR.

What We Bring

• Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families.
• Join one of BC’s largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations – offering vast opportunities for growth, development, and recognition programs that honour the commitment and contribution of all employees.
• Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles.

Job Type: Regular, Full Time

Wage: $47.77 to $65.12 per hour.

Locations: 2410 Lee Ave, Victoria, BC V8R 6V5 & 1215 Lethbridge St, Prince George, BC V2M 7E9

Hours of Work: Monday – Friday: 0830-1630

Requisition Number: 161440E

As per the current Public Health Order, full vaccination against COVID-19 is a condition of employment with PHSA as of October 26, 2021.

What We Do

The Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) plans, manages and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province. Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people – Be compassionate – Dare to innovate – Cultivate partnerships – Serve with purpose.

Learn more about PHSA and our programs: jobs.phsa.ca/programs-and-services

PHSA and BC Cancer are committed to employment equity, encouraging all qualified individuals to apply. We recognize that our ability to provide the best care for our diverse patient populations relies on a rich diversity of skills, knowledge, background and experience, and value a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment.