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Position SummaryWho are we looking for:Are you looking for a new and rewarding leadership challenge in healthcare? Interior Health has an exciting opportunity for Director, Professional Practice Nursing. The location for this role is flexible within the Interior Health Region of British Columbia. We are looking for people who want to make a difference in the communities in which they live, work and play. Relocation allowance may be provided, apply today to join our amazing team.Some of the benefits of joining Interior Health:• An attractive remuneration package• Excellent career prospects• Employee & Family Assistance Programs• Employer paid training/education opportunities• Employer paid vacation • Employer paid insurance premiums• Extended Health & Dental cove

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Position Summary
Who are we looking for:

Are you looking for a new and rewarding leadership challenge in healthcare? Interior Health has an exciting opportunity for Director, Professional Practice Nursing. The location for this role is flexible within the Interior Health Region of British Columbia. We are looking for people who want to make a difference in the communities in which they live, work and play. Relocation allowance may be provided, apply today to join our amazing team.

Some of the benefits of joining Interior Health:

• An attractive remuneration package
• Excellent career prospects
• Employee & Family Assistance Programs
• Employer paid training/education opportunities
• Employer paid vacation
• Employer paid insurance premiums
• Extended Health & Dental coverage
• Municipal Pension Plan
• Work-life balance
• Relocation Allowance may be provided

Salary range for the position is $128,298 to $184,428. Interior Health establishes salaries within the minimum and maximum of the salary range based on consideration of the qualifications, experience of the applicant, and an internal equity review of the salaries of other employees.

How will you create an impact:

The Director, Professional Practice Nursing provides leadership, facilitation, and coordination to a variety of strategies that support the development, implementation, and evaluation of Professional Practice Nursing (Clinical Nurse Specialists, and Certified Practice Registered Nurses) in Interior Health (IH). This includes, but is not limited to, the development, implementation, and evaluation of Professional Practice Nursing models, standards, quality practice environments, professional development, and education within IH. The Director participates in collaborative planning with regional/site/program Executive Directors/Directors within the context of an integrated system of services built upon a foundation of inter-professional practice.

The Director, Professional Practice Nursing has overall responsibility for the management of specific Professional Practice Nursing initiatives and strategies that work in support of IH’s overall strategic and operational plans. In consultation with site/program Executive Directors/Directors and other partners, the Director, works collaboratively to ensure there is ongoing performance measurement of Professional Practice Nursing services within IH.

The Director establishes partnerships and working relationships with organizations external to IH that have an impact on Professional Practice Nursing. This includes, but is not limited to, professional.
organizations (NNPBC) and professional Colleges (BCCNM), educational institutions, and other Health Authorities.

What will you work on:

• Provides strategic leadership for the planning, coordinating, implementing, and monitoring of all aspects of Professional Practice Nursing based on population and operational needs. Provides direction for optimized services that comply with current legislation, professional standards, and organizational policies.

• Provides strategic leadership for Professional Practice Nursing by overseeing a network of expert nurses that promote the use of evidence; provide expert support and consultation; and facilitate system change with the goal of striving towards standardization ensuring that procedures, protocols, and guidelines developed by these expert nurses are communicated and implemented throughout IH.

• Manages financial resources by preparing the regional budget for approval, monitoring the budget, identifying variances, and taking corrective action required in order to maintain fiscal responsibility and accountability. Supports operational supervisors in these functions through regular consultations.

• Plans and implements new programs and improvements to existing programs within the geographic area and on an IH-wide basis to ensure the delivery of the highest quality of service possible with existing resources.

• Provides recommendations, advice, and council to clinical and medical leaders regarding Professional Nursing Practice by participating in cross-discipline committees and site-specific councils where appropriate.

• Develops strategies for Professional Practice Nursing and participates in or co-leads relevant research.

• Manages staff by recruiting, hiring, disciplining, and terminating staff as required. Provides mentoring and coaching to Professional Practice Nursing operational supervisors.

• Participates in labor relations activities as required. Interprets employment and service contracts, collective agreements, and legislation in consultation with Human Resources.

• Ensures that safe, quality service is delivered in a cost-effective, consistent, and standard manner by working with the Clinical Operations leadership teams to ensure that accreditation standards are met and monitored appropriately.

• Ensures that processes, activities, and practices are evidence-based and consistently applied across IH by working with the Chief Nursing and Allied Health Officer and Professional Practice Leader, the Professional Practice Office, HAMAC, and other internal partners.

• In alignment with IH’s Occupational Health & Safety Program, maintain a healthy and safe work environment through complying with and implementing applicable Occupational Health and Safety Regulation, responding to requests from WSBC, identifying hazards and communicating risks, ensuring compliance with employee training, conducting effective incident investigations and implementing required corrective actions.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualfications
Education, Training, and Experience
• A Master’s degree in a related field.
• Ten years of progressive experience in administrative and professional nursing leadership roles.
• Current practicing membership with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).

LEADS Capabilities
Demonstrates all LEADS Capabilities, in particular:
• Leads Self/Cultural Agility – self-awareness, demonstrates character; noticing and adapting to cultural uniqueness to create a sense of safety for all.
• Engages Others/Empathy – fosters the development of others, communicates effectively, builds effective teams, listens with heart rather than reacting.
• Achieves Results/Process Orientation – takes action to implement decisions, assesses & evaluates results, follows culturally respectful processes that also produce results.
• Develops Coalitions/Building a Trust-Based Relationship – builds partnerships & networks to create results, demonstrates a commitment to customers & service, navigates socio-political environments, building personal relationships in addition to professional ones, participating in open exchanges of experiences and culture.
• System Transformation/Credible Champion – demonstrates systems/critical thinking, strategically oriented to the future, champions & orchestrates change, remains self-aware and maintains effective relationships, shows courage and conviction in advocating for change for the betterment of Indigenous people.

Skills and Abilities
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with key partners, both internal and external.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with all levels of management and staff.
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure with frequent interruptions and time constraints.
• Demonstrated ability to identify variances and implement strategies that lead to desired outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, implement, and manage projects.
• A valid BC Driver’s License and access to a personal car is required.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Interior Health strives to create an environment where you enjoy the work you do, the place where you work, and the people around you. Together, we create great workplaces. Apply today!

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