REGISTERED NURSE (RN), TEAM LEAD, PRIMARY CARE

Job summary

Lead and supervise assigned interprofessional teams delivering safe, competent, ethical primary and community care in collaboration with physicians, nurse practitioners, patients, and families. Support team-based program delivery, continuous learning, effective communication, service standards, operating budgets, and budget planning.

Job details

Do you have a passion for nursing? We have the position for you! We are seeking a motivated Registered Nurse with a dedication for delivering compassionate patient care to join our team at Northern Health. In accordance with the established mission, vision, values, and strategic priorities of Northern Health, and under the general supervision of Manager or designate, the Primary Care Nurse Team Leader practices in accordance with the standards of professional practice and code of ethics as outlined by the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM). The Primary Care Nurse Team Leader functions as a member of the interprofessional team and applies best practices to provide competent, safe and ethical care for people and their families in settings such as physician practices, homes, schools and communities. Under the direction of the Community Services Manager and in collaboration with Physicians and/or Nurse Practitioners, the Primary Care Nurse Team Leader provides guidance and supervision to the assigned interprofessional teams to provide care according to the person’s Care Plan and the person’s personal goals developed collaboratively with the interprofessional team. Under the direction of the Community Services Manager and in collaboration with Physicians and/or Nurse Practitioners, the Interprofessional Team Nurse Team Leader provides guidance and supervision to the assigned interprofessional teams. The Nurse Team Leader takes a collaborative and team-based approach in program delivery and problem solving to achieve healthcare excellence. Such an approach involves nurturing a team environment of continuous learning, effective communication and ensuring fulfillment of service standards in assigned interprofessional team(s) and for effective administration of operating budget(s) for assigned services(s) and provides input to operating and capital budget planning. 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.

What you’ll do

Lead and supervise assigned interprofessional teams delivering safe, competent, ethical primary and community care in collaboration with physicians, nurse practitioners, patients, and families. Support team-based program delivery, continuous learning, effective communication, service standards, operating budgets, and budget planning.

Requirements

The role requires a Registered Nurse who practices according to professional standards and the BCCNM code of ethics. It calls for the ability to guide interprofessional teams, collaborate with physicians or nurse practitioners, and provide person-centered care aligned with care plans and personal goals.

Listed skills

• Clinical care · Preferred
• Team Supervision · Preferred
• Care Planning · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Registered Nursing
• Primary Care
• Patient Care
• Interprofessional Team Leadership
• Team Supervision
• Care Planning
• Collaborative Care
• Clinical Best Practices
• Ethical Practice
• Communication
• Problem Solving
• Program Delivery
• Budget Administration
• Continuous Learning

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Management & Leadership

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