Job Description

POSTING NUMBER: 161020-lmo

EXCLUDED
Number of Positions: 1

Job Title: Community Health Nurse
Status (FTE): Temporary Part Time - Baseline-With End Date (0.6 FTE)
Dept / Work Area: Private Clinics Health Centre
Work Location: Texada Island Health (financial relocation assistance may be available)

JOB SUMMARY:

Works within a client and family model of care with acute, chronic and palliative populations within the community and within the context of the vision and values of the organization. The Community Health Nurse practices in accordance with the standards of professional practice and code of ethics as outlined by the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) and standards of professional practice. The Nurse works in partnership with the client and family to establish goals that are safe, realistic, and reasonable by assessing, planning, coordinating, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and transitioning nursing and other services for the client in collaboration with the primary care provider. Facilitates the development, implementation, and adaptation of a care plan, delivers direct car to assist clients to manage their own care and navigate through the various services available within the community setting.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education & Experience
Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM). Two years' recent clinical experience that includes emergency and/or critical care experience preferably in a rural setting. ACLS Certification an asset. Valid BC Driver's License required as local area travel may require the use of a personal vehicle.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Demonstrated knowledge and skills within a specific knowledge of community health nursing theory and practice within a client and family centred model of care.
Broad knowledge of the BCCNM standards of practice and guidelines for clinical practitioners.
Knowledge of the Community Health Nurse of Canada (CHNC) competencies and standards of practice.
Basic knowledge of nursing standardized tests and measures.
Knowledge and demonstrated skill in the provision of evidence-based clinical practice related to designated client populations.
Knowledge of provincial acts, regulations, and program policies and guidelines related to home and community care.
Knowledge of acute, chronic disease, palliative and health management and self-management support.
Knowledge of community resources available for client/family support and related health services.
Knowledge of transitions through continuums of care.
Demonstrated ability to provide leadership, supervision, and work direction.
Knowledge of other health care professions and their role in client care.
Knowledge of research, quality improvement, evaluation process and methodologies.
Knowledge of adult education principles, methods and tools.
Demonstrated ability to promote client-focused care that demonstrates care for and with clients and significant others, sensitive to diverse cultures and preference, client advocacy and social justice concerns.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a member of a professional team.
Demonstrated ability to adjust to new or unexpected events.
Demonstrated ability to manage psychosocial and behavioural issues.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively through verbal, nonverbal, written, electronic and social media.
Demonstrated ability to employ effective conflict resolution and reconciliation approaches and techniques.
Demonstrated ability to teach, facilitate and coach.
Demonstrated ability to employ teaching/learning strategies to transfer knowledge to engage clients/families in planning and self management of care.
Demonstrated ability to promote staff morale, cooperation, assertiveness, creative planning for change and innovations, implementation of policies or other protocols and ongoing professional development of self.
Demonstrated ability to develop rapport, trust and ethical relationships with clients/families, family care providers and other health care professionals and providers.
Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, schedule and prioritize work.
Demonstrated skill in CPR techniques.

CLOSING DATE: untill filled

Qualified applicants must submit a completed application form, resume and cover letter with competition # 161020-lmo in the email subject line.

Please note: The duration of this temporary position is until approximately September 2023.

Please note that a resume is required to apply to this posting.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential to our goals of creating a great place to work and delivering exceptional care. We acknowledge and accommodate unique differences and ensure special measures are in place so that all prospective and current employees are given an opportunity to succeed.

We are committed to building a representative workforce and encourage applications reflecting diversity of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization or ancestry, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.

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Nursing & LPN postings close at 0800 AM on the Closing Date. All other postings will close at Midnight. Please submit your internal application form and resume to Recruitment prior to the close date and time.

Nursing & LPN successful applicants will be notified by email.

We regret that only short listed candidates will be acknowledged.

This is an internal job posting for Vancouver Coastal Health employees only.