Job Title: Clinical Nurse Lead
Location: BC Immigration Holding Centre (Onsite, 5 days/week)
Schedule: Flexible hours + rotating on-call
Reports To: Manager, Clinical Practice
PAY- $95,000 - 100,000 /yr + bonus and incentives
Position Summary
The Clinical Nurse Lead provides onsite clinical leadership and operational support within the BC Immigration Holding Centre. This role ensures high-quality, client-centered care through coordination of nursing activities, direct clinical practice, and collaboration with internal and external partners. The Clinical Nurse Lead supports a multidisciplinary team and may be required to work on the floor as an RN when staffing gaps arise. This position plays a key role in maintaining clinical standards, promoting safety, and facilitating communication between healthcare staff, center operations, and community resources.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Leadership & Coordination
- Provide day-to-day leadership and guidance to the nursing team, supporting clinical decision-making, workflow management, and adherence to best practices.
- Oversee nursing assignments, monitor staffing levels, and step into direct RN duties when required to maintain continuity of care.
- Support new staff orientation, ongoing training, and performance development in collaboration with the Manager of Clinical Practice.
Client Care & Direct Practice
- Deliver safe, competent nursing care in accordance with BCCNM standards and organizational policies.
- Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for clients with diverse medical, psychological, and social needs.
- Participate in emergency response, chronic disease management, mental health support, and health education initiatives.
Collaboration & Communication
- Work closely with the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), contracted guards, and internal operational staff to support a safe, secure, and respectful care environment.
- Liaise with external healthcare providers, including hospitals, specialists, community clinics, and diagnostic services, to coordinate client care and follow-up.
- Collaborate with on-site nurses, physicians, psychologists, psychiatrists, and other interdisciplinary team members to support comprehensive service delivery.
- Communicate clinical concerns, risks, and incident follow-up to the Manager of Clinical Practice as required.
Clinical Oversight & Quality Assurance
- Support the development and implementation of clinical policies, procedures, and quality improvement initiatives.
- Ensure documentation meets regulatory and organizational standards.
- Participate in case reviews, health and safety meetings, and collaborative care planning.
On-Call Rotation
- Participate in a rotating on-call schedule to provide after-hours clinical guidance and support to staff.
Qualifications
Required:
- Registered Nurse (RN) in good standing with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
- Minimum 3 years of RN experience
- Strong assessment, critical thinking, and clinical judgment skills.
- Experience working with vulnerable, diverse, or marginalized populations.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to work onsite 5 days per week, with flexible scheduling and participation in an on-call rotation.
Asset:
- Minimum 1 year of leadership experience (e.g., charge nurse, team lead, supervisor, or similar role).
- Experience in corrections, immigration holding settings, emergency, mental health, or community health settings.
Working Conditions
- Onsite role within a secure facility environment.
- Includes participation in emergency response situations and occasional high-stress scenarios.
