Eating Disorder Nurse (rn/rpn)
Job Description
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In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority), patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.
Working in the community setting and as a member of a multidisciplinary team, the Eating Disorder Nurse provides counseling to individuals living with eating disorders and weight preoccupation and their caregivers/families; facilitates support groups; and promotes community awareness
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QUALIFICATIONS:
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Education, Training And Experience
Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant or a practicing RPN registrant. One (1) year recent related experience. Knowledge of available eating disorder programs and services, their interrelationships, and their function in delivering care in the community; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Valid BC Driver's License.
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Skills And Abilities
Apply nursing process. Demonstrate clinical competence congruent with Chronic Disease Management, Primary Health Care Portfolio, Eating Disorder Program; Child, Youth and Family Mental Health and Substance Use. Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing Demonstrate sound organizational, problem solving and teaching skills Demonstrate sound judgment, good observation and client assessment skills Demonstrate tact and empathy Provide culturally sensitive care and services Work independently, demonstrating initiative, with limited supervision Work cooperatively as part of multidisciplinary teams Promote positive change and independence Prioritize and organize Physically and emotionally carry out the duties of the position- Operate a personal computer with a variety of windows based software Foster good public relations Operate related equipment Use personal vehicle
Job Requirements:
https://jd.viha.ca/JD1959.pdf
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Job Detail
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Job IdJD2821844
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IndustryNot mentioned
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Total Positions1
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Job Type:Full Time
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Salary:Not mentioned
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Employment StatusPermanent
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Job LocationNanaimo, BC, CA, Canada
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EducationNot mentioned