The salary range for this position is CAD $49.Why Fraser Health? Fraser Health is the heart of health care for nearly two million people in 20 diverse communities from Burnaby to Fraser Canyon on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Coast Salish and Nlaka'pamux Nations, and is home to six Métis Chartered Communities. Our hospital and community-based services are delivered by a team of 45,000+ staff, medical staff and volunteers dedicated to serving our patients, families, and communities: Better health, best in health care. Effective October 26, 2021, all new hires to Fraser Health will need to have full COVID 19 vaccination (have received a full series of a World Health Organization "WHO" approved vaccine against infection by SARS-COV-2, or a combination of approved WHO vaccines). Please note this applies to all postings, and individual medical exemptions must be approved by the Provincial Health Officer. Joining our team offers you opportunities to work in a rapidly growing organization with health professionals who are excellent in their respective fields, career growth and advancement, a competitive compensation package (including four weeks of vacation to start, comprehensive health benefits, and pension plan), and the rewarding opportunity to make a difference every single day in health care. We invite you to apply today and find out why employees recommend Fraser Health to their friends as an exceptional place to work. We are committed to planetary health, we value diversity in the work force and seek to maintain an environment of Respect, Caring and Trust. Connect with us on our Careers social channels where you'll learn about exciting opportunities, get career tips from our recruiters, and meet some of your future team members! You can also visit us on Indeed and Glassdoor . In accordance with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) standards of practice and the Mission and Values of Fraser Health, the Nurse Clinician utilizes evidence-informed practice to provide consultation and clinical expertise to staff, students and patients in medical, surgical or specialized clinic areas. Role models direct care skills to staff and students; performs nursing assessments and ongoing evaluation of patients with complex care needs; evaluates the delivery of nursing care and nursing education including orientation and skill training; provides information and education to staff, patients and/ or families. Participates in research, policy, quality improvement, and risk management activities. The Nurse Clinician performs their duties within a unit, hospital, program, specialized clinic and/or regional focus, and may be required to work at multiple sites across Fraser Health. Role models direct patient care skills to staff and students related to the clinical area/unit. Provides education at the point of care required to ensure optimal care; Performs comprehensive nursing assessment to patients with complex care needs and intervenes as needed/appropriate; Collaborates with the inter-professional team to develop and support individualized care plans, including their ongoing evaluation. # Evaluates effectiveness of education programs and consultations to ensure department/unit learning needs are met and to determine opportunities for improvement; Collaborates with other practice leaders to provide leadership, consultation and performance support to clinical staff, employed student nurses and students to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care. # Supports staff to plan and carry out patient/family education about discharge planning, illness prevention and health promotion. # Participates in quality improvement and risk management activities by methods such as evaluating effect of changes in practice, making recommendations to improve current practices, and conducting quality and safety audits. # Participates in research and special projects; Assists the Manager/Director by attending panel interviews, providing recommendations on the selection of new staff, and providing feedback on optimal use of budgetary resources as requested, including recommending use of related products that help meet patient goals. # Assists the Manager/Director in assessing and supporting clinical skill and performance, by providing input and coaching staff to help them achieve established clinical performance goals. # Participates in the review, development, implementation and evaluation of evidence-informed clinical decision support tools/policies. # Three (3) years of recent related clinical experience in the designated clinical specialty area including one (1) year of education and/or leadership experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Completion of post-graduate course work and/or certification applicable to the designated clinical area. Valid BC Driver's License and access to a personal vehicle for business related purposes, as required. Clinical proficiency/expertise in the designated clinical nursing area. Ability to role model direct care skills, coach, mentor and teach nursing skills that are compliant with current standards of practice and that ensure quality of care. Ability to foster effective teaching and learning relationships. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Ability to conceptualize teaching from a unit to regional focus.