Come work as a Director, Professional Practice and Education, Nursing with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

Vancouver Coastal Health is seeking a Director, Professional Practice and Education, Nursing to join the team within the Vancouver Community of Care (CoC). Reporting to the Executive Director, this key leadership role is integral to ensuring a foundational layer of standards, processes, and programs that support and advance best practice, education, and care in Nursing within VCH’s Community CoC.

As a strategic connector, the Director will contribute to the vision of transforming healthcare by empowering staff to deliver optimal care through digitally enabled and quality practice environments. They guide the development of Professional standards and scope, and lead in the development, implementation, evaluation of clinical education and support research activities, fostering a culture of continuous learning and quality care delivery, aligning with our mission to meet the evolving needs of patients, clients, and communities.

Collaborating with Vancouver Community CoC Directors, Practice and Education Directors from partnering Health Authorities, key players including the Ministry of Health, B.C. Nursing Policy Secretariat, and regulatory bodies such as BCCNM, our team is at the forefront of innovation. This individual will not only shape, but elevate the standards of Professional Practice and Education, ensuring that VCH’s healthcare continues to set new benchmarks for excellence.

The Director, Professional Practice and Education, Nursing is a strategic connector, building relationships across the organization, within the Vancouver Community portfolio, to identify opportunities in Nursing practice areas. They collaborate with partners to address these through recommendations to enhance patient care delivery while balancing employee well-being. They guide the Professional Practice standards of practice, scope optimization, research activities and education for nurses.

Collaborates seamlessly with the Clinical Education department and unit/program educators to identify and effectively address gaps in learning.  Demonstrates leadership and expertise in nursing, offering guidance on issues ranging from resource allocation, to integrating research.

The Director serves as a pivotal figure at the heart of defining excellence in care processes and cultivating environments conducive to quality practice, engaging in liaison, influence, and consultation with diverse partners they champion the promotion and advancement of nursing in alignment with VCH vision, values, and strategic directions.

Apply today to join our team!

Education & Experience

• Master’s Degree in a health sciences discipline, preferably in nursing.
• At least eight (8) years’ recent, related clinical and operational management experience in a complex health care environment including progressive clinical practice, education, research, project management and leadership experiences.
• Current practicing registration with an applicable regulatory body such as the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).

Knowledge & Abilities

• Fosters collaborative and effective working relationships to support Professional Practice and Education and ongoing development of staff by contributing to an atmosphere of trust and mutual respect.
• Skilled in critically analyzing industry and Professional literature to inform decision-making.
• Demonstrated knowledge of nursing Professional Practice and education issues and future directions at the provincial and national levels.
• Innovative leadership acumen, coupled with analytical and problem-solving skills, fostering collaborative decision-making.
• Creates and promotes development of research opportunities to ensure evidence-based practice within an interdisciplinary team-based environment.
• Strong program planning and development skills.
• Results oriented with the ability to develop and execute strategy across large complex organizations.

As per the current Public Health Orders, as of October 5, 2023, all employees working for Vancouver Coastal Health must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or have received a single dose of the most-recent, updated COVID-19 vaccine. Proof of vaccination status will be required.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Harleen, Talent Acquisition Advisor at executivecareers@vch.ca.

WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?

VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research, and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and "going first" when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.

• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
• Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
• Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff

Equity, diversity, and inclusion are essential to our goals of creating a great place to work and delivering exceptional care. We acknowledge and accommodate unique differences and ensure special measures are in place so that all prospective and current employees are given an opportunity to succeed.

We are committed to building a representative workforce and encourage applications reflecting diversity of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization or ancestry, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.

Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2023.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.

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Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.