Island Health

Practice Consultant

Island Health$90K — $130K *
Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in a relevant clinical health profession.
  • At least five years of recent clinical experience in a complex healthcare environment.
  • Current registration with a relevant regulatory college in British Columbia.
  • Knowledge of provincial health care and educational systems.
  • Experience with adult education principles and providing performance support.

Responsibilities

  • Provide leadership and consultation for developing and evaluating clinical programs.
  • Foster partnerships to enhance quality health practices.
  • Support new entrants in nursing through mentorship and professional learning.
  • Implement organizational change and facilitate program management.
  • Engage in evidence-based practice to inform decision-making.

Benefits

  • Regular full-time position with stable hours.
  • Opportunity for professional development and mentorship.
  • Work in a multi-site setting, providing diverse experience.
  • Engagement with a range of healthcare professionals and systems.
  • Focus on quality outcomes for patients and clients.
Full Job Description
Close Date

Sep. 28 2026

Location

Cumberland Health Centre/Dialysis/Lodge (CHC) - Cumberland, BC V0R 1S0 CA (Primary)

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

Yes

Travel Requirement

Travel between multiple sites is a regular/on-going requirement

Shift Start Time/End Time



Days Off

Weekend/Stats

Vacancy Type

Regular FT

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$46.55 - $66.91

Paid FTE

1.0

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

75

Planned Start Date

Sep. 14 2026

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Pending Return of Incumbent

CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)

No

Job Description

Reporting to the Director, Manager, Lead or Designate, the Practice Consultant provides leadership and consultation in analysis, the use of evidence, knowledge dissemination and synthesis to plan, develop, implement and evaluate clinical programs and to support practice activities and initiatives. The Practice Consultant develops a strong network of internal and external partnerships with the goal of promoting and advancing quality practices that result in safe, ethical, quality health outcomes for patients, clients and residents.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Training And Experience

A level of education, training and experience equivalent to a Master's degree in a relevant clinical health profession, supplemented by a minimum of five (5) years recent, related clinical experience in a complex health care environment including progressive professional practice, education, project management and leadership experience. Current practicing registration with the relevant regulatory college or association in British Columbia.

Skills And Abilities
  • Knowledge of health care system and provincial educational systems.
  • Thorough knowledge and experience working with complex health care organizations.
  • Demonstrated innovation and creativity and is current regarding evolving trends and practices.
  • Knowledge of adult education principles and performance support concepts supporting learners at the moment of apply.
  • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and participate effectively in a team environment.
  • Advanced interpersonal and communication competencies, written, verbal and non-verbal.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop and write proposals and to document planning processes.
  • Advanced organizational competencies.
  • Advanced competencies in planning and facilitating organizational change, systems thinking, building collaborative partnerships.
  • Advanced consultation, facilitation and program management competencies including program implementation and evaluation.
  • Proven flexibility with a high level of initiative and self-direction.
  • Demonstrated ability to work through complex situations using an evidence-based approach.
  • Demonstrated effective decision making skills and critical appraisal skills.
  • Ability to rapidly adapt and respond to changes in work priorities/ assignments.
  • Proficiency in the use of personal computers and related technology.
  • Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.


Link to Full Job Description

https://jd.viha.ca/JD2109.pdf

Additional information for applicants

As part of Advanced Nursing Practice, the Practice Consultant role provides leadership and consultative support for the New Entrant Program, working in partnership with operational leaders and corporate partners to support nurses at key transition points in their careers. This includes New Graduate Nurses (LPNs, RNs, RPNs), Employed Student Program (RN, RPN students) , Internationally Educated Nurses (IEN), and Return-to-Practice Nurses. Through strategic program development, professional learning opportunities, mentorship, and practice support, we strive to cultivate confidence, competence, belonging, and a strong foundation for long-term professional success. The salary range for this position is $90,770 (min) to $113,462 (midpoint) to $130,481 (max) per annum (based on 1 FTE). Salary placement is between min and midpoint, based on experience, qualifications, and internal equity.

Additional Clauses

Requisition CA

Non Contract

Affiliation/Union

Non-Contract Management

About Island Health

Island Health Careers

There has never been a better time to explore the job opportunities at Island Health, a leader in health care innovation and community wellness. Island Health stands out as a beacon of growth and professional development in the healthcare sector.

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Join Island Health’s dedicated team to assist in transforming healthcare delivery through cutting-edge innovation and exceptional leadership. Island Health offers a variety of positions that cater to the mastery of clinical practices and improvement of patient outcomes. Engage in a workplace where diversity training and leadership are at the core of daily operations, ensuring a culture that promotes inclusivity and respect across all levels of employment.

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