Position Summary

Northern Health is seeking a strategic and visionary nursing leader to champion professional practice, advance quality care, and guide the evolution of nursing across the region.

The Lead, Professional Practice Strategy - Nursing provides leadership, facilitation, and coordination to a variety of strategies that support the development, implementation, and evaluation of professional practice standards, quality practice environments, and nursing professional development and education within Northern Health. Includes overall responsibility for management of specific projects as outlined in the Northern Health Business Plan and the Northern Nursing Strategy, including the management of related human and financial resources. Establishes partnerships and working relationships with organizations external to Northern Health that have an impact on nursing practice. This includes but is not confined to professional organizations (BCCNM), unions, educational institutions, and other health authorities. Provides leadership to the ongoing evolution and development of a long term Northern Nursing Strategy designed to align nursing practice with the vision, mission, and values of Northern Health. Participates in collaborative planning with Regional Directors, Health Services Administrators, and nursing managers across the sectors of acute care, home and community care, public health, and mental health and addictions in relation to strategic directions and policy development that supports nursing practice. Functions as a member of the regional clinical services management team.

Starting salary will be approximately from $108,147 to $135,184 and will be based on education, training, experience, and salaries of similar positions.

A first in Canada: minimum Nurse-to-Patient Ratios (mNPR) are starting in B.C.! Northern Health, along side other health authorities, is implementing mNPR as a transformative staffing solution that aims to improve the working environment of nurses in order to provide better quality care to our patients.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in nursing or a related health field with current registration with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).

• At least five years experience at an advanced practice or management level.

Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to plan, develop, implement, and evaluate programs.

• Demonstrated leadership skills.

• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with various groups and agencies.

• Commitment to client/patient focused care.

• Project management and community development skills.

• Ability to lead, direct, and develop staff.

• Effective interpersonal, oral and written communication and presentation skills.

• Ability to work independently.

• Demonstrated analytical and critical thinking skills.

• Demonstrated knowledge of current and emerging health care and nursing practice issues at the provincial and national levels.

Where you will be working:
Community:
Information about living, working, and thriving in the area is available through Prince George

More about Northern Health
Northern Health covers nearly 600,000 square kilometers, delivering health services to more than two dozen communities and 55 First Nations communities across the region. We provide both hospital and community-based care to a population of approximately 300,000 people. With a team of over 12,000 staff and physicians, we are committed to offering high quality, person centered care in collaboration with communities and partner organizations throughout Northern BC.

What Northern Health Has to Offer You!
Joining Northern Health means becoming part of a supportive team that values your growth and well-being. Here’s what we provide:

• Comprehensive benefits including extended health, dental, and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casual employees have option of paying for benefits.

• Four weeks of vacation after one year of continuous service.

• Financial support for moving expenses for eligible positions.

• Employee referral program with attractive incentives.

• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities.

• Access to spectacular outdoor activities and enjoy the shortest commutes in BC.

• Loan Forgiveness Programs offered through Federal and Provincial Government for eligible professions.

Important Application Information
Please ensure you upload the following documents as part of your application:

• Registration number (if you belong to a regulated profession).

• Supporting documents for education and qualifications, such as:

• Program certificates or diplomas.

• High school, college, or university transcripts.

• Cover letter and resume (recommended).

International Applicants
Before applying, please review the steps outlined on our Northern Health Careers page: Information for international applicants

Comments

Competition #:

05748608

Employee Type:

PERMANENT FULL TIME

Bargaining Unit:

NON-CONTRACT

Facility:

CORPORATE OFFICE

Location:

Prince George, BC

Department:

NH N.PROF.PRACTICE STRATEGY TE

Reports To:

DIRECTOR, PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE

Close Date:

JUNE 06, 2026

• All postings with a closing date specified close at 11:59 pm PT