Requisition number

200975E

Date posted

07/02/2026

Nurse Clinician Clinical Laboratory Point of Care Testing and Phlebotomy - New Westminster - Royal Columbian Hospital

Reporting to the Director of Laboratory Operations, the Nurse Clinician, Clinical Laboratory Point of Care Testing (POCT) & Phlebotomy provides specialized clinical and operational support for Point of Care Testing (POCT) and phlebotomy practices across all Providence Health Care (PHC) sites. Serving as the clinical lead supporting POCT across acute, ambulatory, long-term care and community sites, this role is a key clinical liaison between the laboratory and clinical areas, ensuring that bedside testing and specimen collection processes meet Laboratory Standards, Diagnostic Accreditation Program (DAP) requirements, and Provincial Laboratory Medicine Services (PLMS) quality expectations. The Nurse Clinician promotes safe, accurate, and patient-centered diagnostic testing and strengthens integration between clinical teams and the laboratory.

What You'll Do

As a key part of our 24/7 multidisciplinary team, you will:

• Functions as the clinical resource for best practice in venipuncture, capillary collection, patient identification, and specimen integrity. Collaborates closely with the Laboratory Pre and Post Accessioning Leadership and Laboratory Operations leadership to ensure full compliance with DAP Standards, PHC and PHSA policies.
• Supports the development and monitoring of the POCT program by assisting in the development, revision, and implementation of Laboratory policies, procedures, job aids, and training materials.
• Participates in validation, verification and quality review of new Point of Care Testing devices and testing methodologies and assists with the development, revision, and implementation of Laboratory policies, procedures, job aids, and training materials.
• Conducts routine audits on clinical units to assess operator practices, device use, documentation, and quality indicators and supports laboratory initiatives to reduce pre-analytical errors including mislabeling, hemolysis, incorrect tubes, and improper handling or transport.
• Provides consultation, coaching, and competency assessment to nursing and allied health staff who collect specimens and supports POCT operator training, re-training and annual competency assessments.
• Participates in quality investigations, incident reviews (PSLS), and follow-up actions related to POCT or phlebotomy. Conducts targeted reviews following specimen quality events and collaborates with unit leaders on corrective actions.
• Supports workflow improvements in outpatient, inpatient, and specialized units (e.g., renal, ICU, emergency).
• Provides firsthand coaching during new device implementations, workflow changes, or process updates and works with Professional Practice, Clinical Nurse Educators, and unit leadership to ensure consistency across sites.
• Develops evidence-based training modules, checklists, quick reference guides, and orientation materials for clinical staff and assists with the development, revision, and implementation of Laboratory policies, procedures, job aids, and training materials.
• Participates in relevant programs and professional committees where nursing expertise related to POCT and Phlebotomy Practice is required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

What you bringQualifications
• Graduation from an approved School of Nursing with current practicing registration as an RN with the British Columbia College of Nurses & Midwives (BCCNM).
• Three (3) years of recent related nursing experience within an acute care hospital including experience in Point of Care Testing and Phlebotomy practice.

Core Competencies

• Brings an understanding of the Indigenous specific racism and the broader systemic racism that exists in the colonial health care structure, and has demonstrated initiatives in breaking down barriers and ensuring a safe environment ensuring a sense of belonging to all and informed by Indigenous Cultural Safety.
• Awareness of social, economic, political and historical realities of settler colonialism on Indigenous Peoples and familiarity with addressing Indigenous-specific anti-racism, anti-racism and Indigenous Cultural Safety and foundational documents and legislative commitments (the Declaration Act, the Declaration Action Plan, TRC, IPS, Remembering Keegan, etc.).

Skills and Knowledge
• Demonstrated knowledge of evidence-based nursing practice related to medical practices within a tertiary level teaching hospital.
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge of POCT, Phlebotomy and Specimen Handling practices.
• Demonstrated ability to foster effective working relationships that promote cooperative goal achievement and contribute to an atmosphere of trust and respect.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain current knowledge of new developments, trends, and research in POCT and Phlebotomy services and recommend/implement best practices.
• Demonstrated ability to develop quality indicators in relation to POCT and Phlebotomy services and provide constructive reports based on results.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare concise and accurate written reports and document procedures and processes for development of standard operating procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to plan strategically, organize and implement programs, procedures, and processes.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to teach and provide orientation, conduct presentations.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to implement effective problem-solving processes.
• Demonstrated physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

What we bring

Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future. That's why we're focused on your care too - offering health, wellness, development programs to support you - at work and at home.

• Join one of BC's largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations - offering vast opportunities for growth, development, and recognition programs that honour the commitment and contribution of all employees.
• Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San'yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles.
• Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources.
• Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
• PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position).
• Access to WorkPerks, a premium discount program offering a wide range of local and national discounts on electronics, entertainment, dining, travel, wellness, apparel, and more.

Job Type: Regular, Full-Time
Wage: $49.20- $63.47 /Hour
Location: 330 East Columbia Street, New Westminster Royal Columbian Hospital

Hours of Work: Monday to Friday 6-2, 630-1430, 7-1500, 730-1530, 800-1600, 830-1630, 9-1700, 930-1530, 1000-1800

Requisition #: 200975E

Should you be interested please apply online

What we do

Provincial Laboratory Medicine Services (PLMS ), part of Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) , is at the forefront of diagnostic testing in BC, operating across 31 sites in the Lower Mainland and Central Coast. From hospitals to specialty labs within Vancouver Coastal Health , Provincial Health Services Authority , Fraser Health Authority , and Providence Health Care , our dedicated teams deliver fast, accurate results that drive critical patient care and medical innovation. Whether detecting diseases, guiding treatments, or supporting groundbreaking research, PLMS plays a vital role in advancing healthcare and saving lives across the province.

The Provincial Health Services Authority ( PHSA ) plans, manages and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province. Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people - Be compassionate - Dare to innovate - Create equity - Be courageous.

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