Job Description

Close Date

Sep. 15 2023

Location

Comox Valley Home & Community Care - Courtenay, BC V9N 2N7 CA (Primary)

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

Travel between multiple sites may be required

Shift Start Time/End Time

0800/1618

Days Off

Rotating

Vacancy Type

Regular PT

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$40.21 - $57.78

Paid FTE

0.82

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

58.50

Planned Start Date

Oct. 13 2023

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Pending Return of Incumbent

No

CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)

Required for Professional Registration



In accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values, and strategic directions of Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority) patient & staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at VIHA and as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Reporting to the designated manager within Home and Community Care, the Long Term Care Case Manager, Nurse works as a member of an inter-professional health care team, is responsible for assessing, planning, organizing, reviewing and evaluating the care needs of clients and their caregivers/families requiring community based services; fosters and promotes continuity of care and co-operative partnerships by liaising with primary care physicians, long-term care homes, acute care hospitals and other programs/organizations involved in the provision of services; and may work in multiple settings such as Long-Term Care, assisted living, acute care and in the community.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant.Three (3) years recent related experience in gerontology, including two years community health experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Valid BC Driver\'s license.

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to apply nursing process as required and described in BC College of Nurses and Midwives Standards of Practice.
• Ability to demonstrate clinical competence including areas such as chronic disease management, health promotion and illness prevention.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a inter-professional health care team, with other staff, other programs/organizations, and with clients and their caregivers/families.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Ability to resolve conflict, problem-solve and build consensus.
• Ability to utilize sound judgment, good observation and assessment skills, tact and empathy.
• Ability to fact find, seek out information and/or resources.
• Ability to intervene in crisis or difficult situation.
• Ability to demonstrate a working knowledge of applicable legislation.
• Ability to organize and prioritize care needs and delivery of care.
• Ability to maintain a commitment to continuing professional development as required by the employer.
• Ability to foster and promote good public relations.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deal with others effectively.
• Ability to operate related equipment, including computers and software.
• Physically and emotionally able to carry out the duties of the position
• Travel is a requirement of this position and transportation arrangements must meet the operational requirements of the Vancouver Island Health Authority.

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Additional information for applicants

Additional Clauses

BCNU: Vaccination Notification: To keep our employees, clients and the communities we serve safe, Island Health is enforcing an employee mandatory vaccination policy which is intended to prevent the transmission of COVID-19. As such, Island Health requires Proof of BC Provincial Immunization Registration as a condition of employment, and any offers of employment are contingent on you providing proof of vaccination prior to commencement of the offered effective date. If an offer of employment is extended, but proof of vaccination is not provided, the offer will be rescinded. PLEASE NOTE: THIS POSITION WILL BE POSTED FOR 72 HOURS. NOTE CLOSING DATE Recent negotiations with the Nurses Bargaining Association (NBA) have resulted in changes to the hiring language in the Collective Agreement ( Article 18.01- First Consideration). The internal application process for nurse postings has been changed to ensure that you are aware of the need to provide the following relevant information with your application (within your Cover Letter and/or Resume). 1) Qualifications (Education & Experience): Please list how you meet the qualification requirements as noted in the job posting. 2) Qualifications (Skills & Abilities): Please explain how you meet each of the critical unit specific skills and abilities to work successfully in this position on this unit. Refer to the Job Posting for Skills & Abilities. The change to application process will help managers determine if internal applicants meet education and experience qualifications, and have the necessary unit skills and abilities contained in the job description.

Requisition CA

Nurses Bargaining Association

Affiliation/Union

BCNU

Island Health