Professional Practice Director Nursing – Regional Education, Scope & Regulation
$66,880–$96,140 year
On-siteVancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Job Summary
Develop authority-wide professional practice policies, standards, and strategies aligned with VCH's vision. Provide strategic leadership for nursing education, workforce development, and regulatory initiatives across the organization. Coordinate specialty programs including the Regional Perioperative Education Program, Employed Student Nurse Program, and Internationally Educated Nurse pathways. Lead implementation of legislative changes impacting nursing practice and facilitate resolution of complex scope of practice issues. Build collaborative partnerships with regulatory colleges, provincial organizations, and educational institutions to advance professional standards. Direct staff through coaching, mentoring, and succession planning while fostering environments that promote accountability, innovation, and continuous learning.
Required Qualifications
- Master's Degree in Nursing or another relevant Health Sciences discipline
- Progressive senior leadership experience in a complex healthcare environment, including professional practice leadership, clinical operations, education, research, quality improvement, and project management
- Demonstrated success leading organizational change, building strategic partnerships, and advancing evidence-informed practice across large and complex health systems
- Current practicing registration in good standing with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) or another applicable professional regulatory body
- Extensive knowledge of nursing professional practice, regulation, professional governance, and scope of practice
- Experience leading large-scale education, workforce development, or professional practice portfolios
- Strong understanding of healthcare legislation, accreditation standards, regulatory frameworks, and professional accountability
- Experience working with provincial partners, regulatory bodies, educational institutions, and healthcare partners to design and implement education strategies
- Demonstrated success leading strategic initiatives and organizational change within complex healthcare systems
- Strong systems thinking, strategic planning, consultation, and relationship-building capabilities
- Exceptional communication, facilitation, negotiation, and partner engagement skills
- Ability to influence and collaborate across multiple programs, disciplines, and organizational levels
- Respect: Questions actions inconsistent with organizational values
- Respect: Treats people fairly and respectfully regardless of role or differing perspectives
- Performance Excellence: Builds high-performing teams and inspires excellence
- Performance Excellence: Holds self and others accountable for results
- Learning Organization: Creates environments where people can learn, grow, and thrive
- Learning Organization: Encourages innovation, evidence-informed practice, and continuous improvement
- Courage to Innovate: Challenges the status quo to improve quality and sustainability
- Courage to Innovate: Makes thoughtful decisions and leads change in complex environments
- Regular onsite engagement is essential to build strong relationships, support collaboration across diverse stakeholder groups, and advance professional practice, education, and workforce development initiatives throughout the organization
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