Clinical Resource Nurse Job Summary:

In accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values, and strategic directions of Provincial Health Services Authority patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at PHSA, and as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.
The Clinical Resource Nurse (CRN) provides leadership in the delivery of care activities in defined areas of clinical expertise. In conjunction with the Clinical Nurse Coordinator/Leader, Assessment Module Leader, Nurse Educators and the Professional Practice Leader - Nursing, the CRN supervises nursing practice, provides clinical leadership, guidance and support to team members. The CRN acts as a clinical resource for nurses, nursing students and the interdisciplinary team. Assists staff in providing quality care and related quality assurance requirements for an identified patient population by providing information based on theory/practice, assessing clinical/technical skills and participating in the direct patient care as appropriate, in accordance with established standards, policies and procedures.

Duties/Accountabilities:

1. Delivers certification courses in topics such as Chemotherapy administration, IV therapy, Central Venous Catheter care, perioperative and postanaestheia nursing in brachytherapy to nurses by means such as self-learning modules and other written materials, presenting didactic sessions and overseeing clinical practicums.
2. Organizes and delivers orientation sessions for new nursing employees by means such as presenting clinical skills, practice tools and other related information.
3. In collaboration with the Clinical Nurse Coordinator/Leader, Assessment Module Leader and Professional Practice Leader or designate, identifies individual nurse’s learning needs and helps to implement appropriate plan to allow a nurse to achieve desired level of competency related to knowledge, skills, attitudes, and clinical judgments. Participates in competency based education/preceptorship pathways. Strategies used to mentor will include role modeling, coaching, teaching and acting as a clinical resource for nursing staff by sharing clinical expertise and providing clinical guidance. Coaches nursing staff regarding nursing practice skills by demonstration and explanation and by encouraging staff to take advantage of learning opportunities.
4. In collaboration with Professional Practice develops and assesses written and electronic or other visual instructional materials by means such as acquiring information, developing and editing the content.
5. Participates in the performance appraisal process for nursing staff by providing input to the Clinical Nurse Coordinator/Leader, Assessment Module Leader on individual nurse’s performance.
6. Provides clinical leadership and consultation to clinical staff and students to assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care through methods such as ensuring compliance with standards of practice and promoting staff collaboration with health care professionals.
7. Assists the Clinical Nurse Coordinator/Leader, Assessment Module Leader with planning, developing and evaluating patient care by providing input regarding clinical practice and the provision of new and/or revised policies, procedures, standards and criteria for the unit, in conjunction with the interdisciplinary team and professional practice. Ensures necessary equipment and supplies are available and informs the Clinical Nurse Coordinator/Leader, Assessment Module Leader or designate when problems arise.
8. Collaborates with the Clinical Nurse Coordinator/Leader, Assessment Module Leader or delegate and Professional Practice to coordinate the introduction of new skills/procedures, and arrangement of in-service sessions/orientations as required.
9. Coordinates and participates in quality improvement, including Patient Safety and risk management activities for the Program through methods such as evaluating changes in nursing practice, procedures and protocols.
10. Promotes research based practice through methods such as collaborating with interdisciplinary team and Professional Practice through increasing staff awareness and involvement in research activities, identifying practice issues that require research, and facilitating the development of ongoing research.
11. Participates on committees as assigned and reports information back to the unit/program staff.
12. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education, Training and Experience

• Graduation from an approved School of Nursing with current practicing registration as an RN with the British Columbia College of Nursing Professionals (BCCNP).
• Three years recent clinical experience in a related program or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
• CPR level C

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to provide supervision, leadership and work direction.
• Demonstrated ability to teach, mentor and coach staff.
• Demonstrated expertise in the provision of clinical care to oncology patients in the designated area.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to deal effectively with others.
• Proven conflict resolution skills.
• Effective team building skills.
• Demonstrated critical thinking and problem solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize and prioritize work in collaboration with others.
• Knowledge of research process and methodology.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Ability to operate related equipment.