Posted 2 months ago
Clinical Nurse Specialist
@ Island Health
British Columbia
Overview
Island Health is hiring a Clinical Nurse Specialist to plan and direct evidence-based care initiatives across settings and programs on Vancouver Island, reporting to the Director or designate. The role collaborates with physicians, clinicians and leaders and contributes to clinical policy and practice development. Requires an MSN, 5 to 7 years of program-related care experience and BC RN registration.
Responsibilities:
- Plan and direct evidence-based care initiatives across Island Health programs
- Collaborate with physicians, clinicians and leaders
- Contribute expertise to clinical policy and practice development
- Align work with Health Authority strategic initiatives
- Lead quality improvement and patient safety efforts
Requirements summary:
- Master of Science in Nursing and 5 to 7 years of program-related care experience
- BC College of Nurses and Midwives registration as a practicing RN
- Demonstrated leadership and strong interpersonal communication skills
- Commitment to client-focused services and teamwork
- National certification in program area, where required
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-09-10
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-14
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-11
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Physicians & advanced practice |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Work setting | Hospital or clinic |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Licences & certifications | BC College of Nurses and Midwives RN registration, National certification in program area (where required) |
| Education | Master’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Nursing |
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Island Health
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Company size | 10001+ |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 1,277 |
Job Description
In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.
Reporting to the Director or designate, the Clinical Nurse Specialist collaborates with physicians, clinicians and leaders to plan and direct initiatives which support evidence-based care in all settings and relevant programs across Island Health.
The Clinical Nurse Specialist contributes expertise towards the development of policies and clinical practice, aligning with Health Authority strategic initiatives related to the program.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Training And Experience
A level of education, training and experience equivalent to a Master of Science in Nursing and five (5) to seven (7) years' experience in delivery of program-related care; leadership roles preferred. Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant. National certification in program area, where required.
Skills And Abilities
- Demonstrated leadership ability and highly developed interpersonal and communication skills.
- Demonstrated commitment to client-focused services and teamwork.
- Ability to integrate administrative, professional and operational aspects of the program throughout Island Health in an effective and efficient manner.
- Ability to develop and nurture an environment where quality improvement and patient safety principles are embraced and used on a continuous basis.
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