Becoming a PCM

Becoming a Patient Care Manager

Many Patient Care Managers (PCMs) started their careers in nursing or as allied health professionals. PCMs have a minimum education of a Masters Degree. If you aspire to become an PCM you can begin building your skills at any time.

Here are some suggestions for doing that:

Connect

• Speak with your PCM or other PHC leaders to understand more about being a leader.
• Identify your professional learning goals and review them with your PCM or supervisor.
• Ask to shadow a PCM.

Get involved

• Ask to be on an interview panel for the selection of an PCM.
• Join a committee (e.g., Nursing Practice Council, Quality and Safety Committee, etc.) or ask your PCM about joining other committees.
• Participate in a research project. 
• Explore applying for the Quality Academy of the BC Patient Safety & Quality Council.
• If you are a nurse, ask your leader about becoming a preceptor.
• If you are a nurse, ask your leader about becoming a Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL) or Clinical Nurse Educator (CNE), or if there are opportunities to provide coverage for a CNL or CNE.

Find a mentor

A mentoring relationship can enhance your learning, career and professional network. Talk with a leader of your choice about becoming your mentor.

Pursue learning

Explore the many workshops and learning pathways available through Leading at Providence.

Research graduate-degree programs such as a Master of Health Administration, Master of Nursing, Master of Business Administration or Master of Arts in Leadership.