Clinical Nurse Specialis, Primary Care

Position Summary
Do you have a passion for nursing? We have the position for you! We are seeking a motivated Clinical Nurse Specialist with a dedication for delivering compassionate patient care to join our team in Primary Care.

The Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) contributes to the development of knowledge, the ongoing improvement of practice, and quality service in the designated area of practice through the demonstration of leadership; the development of educational programming; participation in research; and the development of new knowledge, formal and informal education delivery, and expert clinical consultation. The CNS provides leadership and focuses on improving outcomes and quality of care by advancing nursing and interdisciplinary practice in the designated area of clinical practice through the use of advanced and evidence-based practice. The CNS provides expert care by conducting detailed assessments, creating care plans, and intervening in complex client situations. In consultation with interdisciplinary team members, the CNS will take a lead role in developing frameworks and strategies to facilitate the implementation of best practices for the designated area of practice and service. This includes evaluating research and monitoring, updating, and revising related standards, policies, and procedures. The Clinical Nurse Specialist is an advanced practice nurse accountable for improving client, population, and health system outcomes by integrating knowledge, skills, and expertise in clinical care, research, leadership, consultation, education, and collaboration. The CNS functions both independently and in collaboration with interdisciplinary team members in all aspects of this role.

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.

Starting salary will be approximately from $106,026 to $132,533 and will be based on education, training, experience, and salaries of similar positions.

Primary and Community Care
Northern Health's approach to person and family-centered care involves creating health care teams, which include your doctor or nurse practitioner and other health care professionals, to provide a range of health care services. The quality of care increases by providing continuity of care over time and across settings, and will result in better long-term health outcomes.

Prince George Prince George is the centre of business, education, health and culture for northern British Columbia and services a rural population of about 300,000. The region's economic growth and diversification strategies are creating outstanding opportunities for investors, employers and employees. Affordable housing, land prices and transportation costs, due to short and quick commutes; result in one of the lowest costs of living for a city of its size in the province. Additionally, wage rates fall above provincial averages, providing residents of Prince George with a high standard of living in one of BC's most beautiful regions. The city itself is the 4th largest in British Columbia and has a population of approximately 82,300 local residents and a service centre for nearly 320,000. It is built on the confluence of the Fraser and Nechako rivers. Prince George is the home of the University of Northern British Columbia - Canada's Green university. The warm, friendly and diverse population attests to a strong and dynamic community spirit. Check out Prince George for more information on what this community has to offer.

What Northern Health has to offer you!
• Comprehensive benefit packages including extended health/dental and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casuals have the option of paying for benefits.
• Four weeks vacation with one year of continuous service
• Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for eligible positions
• Employee referral program
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Spectacular outdoor activities and the shortest commutes in BC
• "Loan Forgiveness Programs" are offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions.

IMPORTANT NOTE:
As part of your application process, you will need to upload the following documentation:
• Registration number (if you are part of a regulated profession)
• Any supporting documents regarding education/qualifications for this position.
Examples may include:
• Program certificates or diplomas
• High school/college/university transcripts etc.
• It is also recommended to provide a cover letter and resume

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Qualfications
• Master's degree in Nursing from a recognized university is preferred or an equivalent combination of education, training & experience. Other graduate degrees may be considered depending on area of specialty.
• Five (5) years' recent related nursing experience with three (3) years' recent, related experience in a clinical area relevant to the area of specialty. Same practice qualifications as a staff nurse in the area required.
• Previous teaching experience preferred.
• Current practicing registration with the British Columbia College of Registered Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).

Skills and Abilities:
Leads Self
• Self-Awareness: Is aware of own assumptions, values, principles, strengths and limitations.
• Cultural Agility: Notices and adapts to cultural uniqueness to create a sense of safety for all.
• Manages Self: Takes responsibility for own performance and health.
• Develops Self: Actively seeks opportunities and challenges for personal learning, character building and growth.
• Demonstrates Character: Models qualities such as honesty, integrity, resilience and confidence.
Engages Others
• Fosters the Development of Others: Supports and challenges others to achieve professional and personal goals.
• Contributes to the Creation of a Healthy Organization: Creates an engaging environment where others have meaningful opportunities and the resources to fulfill their expected responsibilities.
• Communicates Effectively: Listens well. Encourages open exchange of information and ideas using appropriate communication media.
• Builds Effective Teams: Facilitates an environment of collaboration and cooperation to achieve results.
Achieves Results
• Sets Direction: Inspires vision. Identifies, establishes and communicates clear and meaningful expectations and outcomes.
• Strategically Aligns Decisions with Vision, Values and Evidence: Integrates organizational mission, values and reliable, valid evidence to make decisions.
• Takes Action to Implement Decisions: Acts in a manner consistent with the organizational values to yield effective, efficient public-centered service. Demonstrates business acumen by efficiently and effectively identifying and managing human, capital, financial and information resources.
• Assesses and Evaluates Results: Measures and evaluates outcomes. Holds self and others accountable for results achieved against benchmarks. Corrects course as appropriate.
Develops Coalitions
• Builds Partnerships and Networks to Create Results: Creates connections, trust and shared meaning with individuals and groups.
• Demonstrates a Commitment to Customers and Service: Facilitates collaboration, cooperation and coalitions among diverse groups and perspectives to improve service.
• Mobilizes Knowledge: Employs methods to gather intelligence. Encourages open exchange of information. Uses quality evidence to influence action across the system.
• Navigates Socio-Political Environment: Is politically astute. Negotiates through conflict. Mobilizes support.
Systems Transformation
• Demonstrates Systems/Critical Thinking: Thinks analytically and conceptually; questions and challenges the status quo to identify issues, solve problems and design and implement effective processes across systems and stakeholders.
• Encourages and Supports Innovation: Creates a climate of continuous improvement and creativity aimed at systematic change.
• Strategically Oriented to the Future: Scans the environment for ideas, best practices and emerging trends that will shape the system.
• Champions and Orchestrates Change: Actively contributes to change processes that improve health service delivery.
Professional/Technical Capabilities
• Ability to develop, implement and evaluate programs in area of clinical practice.
• Ability to perform in-depth holistic patient/family assessments, plans, implements and evaluates care for complex care situations and guides interdisciplinary team members in care planning.
• Ability to be an effective consultant for individuals and/or 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.
• Ability to operate related equipment including applicable software applications.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Who we are
Northern Health covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometers and offers health services in over two dozen communities and 55 First Nation's communities. We deliver hospital and community-based health care for a population of 300,000.
Employing more than 7,000 staff throughout the region, Northern Health provides exceptional health services for Northerners, through the efforts of dedicated staff and physicians, in partnership with communities and organizations in Northern BC.
There is a wide variety of career opportunities available in our two dozen hospitals, 25 long-term care facilities, public health units and many other offices providing specialized services.