Job Description

Location: Multi-Site - Conception Bay North: Primary Site - Carbonear Community Services

Registered Nurse IIC (Care Facilitator)
(Subject to Classification Review)
Family Care Team
Primary Health Care/Chronic Disease Prevention and Management Program
Permanent, Full-Time
24467POS
Hours 75 bi-weekly (8 and 12-hour shifts; days, evenings, weekends; rotating)
Salary NS-32 ($38.67 - $47.85 per hour) (subject to classification review)
Competition Number 2023002854
Posted Date 4 July 2023
Closing Date 14 July 2023

About Us
Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services (NL Health Services) brings together five former separate health entities - Eastern Health, Central Health, Western Health, Labrador-Grenfell Health, and the Newfoundland and Labrador Centre for Health Information. The creation of a provincial health authority was announced following recommendations from Health Accord NL.

NL Health Services is responsible for delivering health and community services to more than 528,000 people living in Newfoundland and Labrador and employs over 21,000 people. NLHealthServices.ca

Job Summary
The Registered Nurse IIC (Care Facilitator) provides nursing leadership within the Family Care Team Clinic and collaborates with the Manager to facilitate the overall operation of the clinical area. The Care Facilitator engages in quality initiatives such as audits, occurrence reports, workplace measurement statistics, research, and evidenced-informed practice. The principles of the Family Care Team align with the patient health home model of care, using a collaborative health care team approach from various health disciplines in the provision of primary health care services.

The Care Facilitator provides leadership and ongoing support and clinical expertise to nurses, physicians, and members of the interdisciplinary team; and offers advice and guidance in relation to trends/issues affecting the delivery of services. They coordinate strategic programming for the clinic to ensure the clinic services/processes are running smoothly and efficiently. As a leader within the Family Care Team Clinic, the Care Facilitator provides guidance, mentoring and coaching to professional and non-professional staff; identifies education and orientation needs of staff to ensure educational compliance; identifies quality and staffing issues and outlines action plans for resolution; and develops new policy/procedures/protocols or makes changes to existing ones. Other related duties may be required as needed.

Flexible hours are required (combination of days, evenings, and weekends required).

The Registered Nurse IIC reports to the Regional Primary Health Care Program Manager responsible for the service.

Job Demands
By applying for this job, you acknowledge an understanding that regular requirements and demands of this job include (but are not limited to):
Occasionally moves/lifts objects between 10 - 30 lbs., pushing and files, charts and equipment.
Constantly sits to perform work on a computer to do research, write policies/procedures/manuals, prepare presentations, and read and prepare documents.
Regularly consults/interacts with other departments, units, and hospitals to coordinate timely patient/client/resident flow and to communicate regarding division/unit issues.
Regularly stands or walks to perform audits, give presentations, respond to patient/client/resident complaints and collaborate with the health care team to resolve issues.
Regularly performs fine finger/precision work on the computer or with machines that require accurate control and steadiness.
Visual concentration is required to view and report on documents, assess workplace situations, and/or to monitor the workplace regarding health, safety and risk management issues.

Job Qualifications
Graduation from an approved/recognized post-secondary nursing education program with a Baccalaureate degree in Nursing or equivalent education or training is required.
Current practicing licensure with the College of Registered Nurses of Newfoundland and Labrador (CRNNL) is required.
Minimum of five years of experience within the last seven years working in an autonomous/independent practice area is required, including at least two years of experience working in Primary Health Care.
Current BLS Certification is required.
Knowledge of continuous quality improvement concepts.
Demonstrated competency in organizational, leadership, interpersonal, team-building, communication, teaching and decision-making skills.
Demonstrated initiative and ability to work independently.
Demonstrated progressive leadership.
Evidence of active involvement or willingness to participate in continuing professional education development.
Membership in professional organizations/special interest groups is an asset.
A valid Newfoundland and Labrador Class 5 Driver\'s License and the use of a private vehicle are conditions of employment.
A satisfactory record of work performance and attendance is required.

*The successful candidate must complete Electronic Medical Records (EMR) training at the first available opportunity.

Employees, to review your attendance record please refer to your employee portal on the Intranet for details. The attendance record is only available to employees who are currently in positions that accumulate sick time.

If this is an internal posting only, only applicants of the Eastern Health RNUNL Regional Bargaining Unit will be considered. If this is an internal and external posting, all applications will be accepted, and preference will be given to those qualified candidates who are internal to the Eastern Health RNUNL Regional Bargaining Unit.

Apply online at https://employment.easternhealth.ca

Upon successfully applying for a vacancy then you will receive a confirmation email. If you do not receive this email, please contact Recruitment 777-7777 ext. 5-2 immediately.

To become a part of our team, please submit an updated resume/cover letter or application form online, clearly demonstrating how you meet the required qualifications. Include your current mailing address, daytime contact number, e-mail address, competition and employee numbers if applicable.

Contact Information for Recruitment Related Inquiries:

Telephone: (709) 777-7777 (5-2) or 1-800-563-3693
Email: employment@easternhealth.ca. Applications/resumes are not accepted at this email address.

If you are no longer interested in the position, you can withdraw your application by emailing employment@easternhealth.ca as soon as possible.

Eastern Health is committed to inclusive and barrier-free recruitment, selection, and onboarding processes. We will be happy to work with applicants requesting support during the process. If you have any questions, feel free to contact our Recruitment Line at 777-7777 press 5 then press 2 (long distance 1-800-563-3693) outlining how we can help.

EXTERNAL APPLICANTS: We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The successful candidate will be required to provide a satisfactory Certificate of Conduct from the RCMP or local Police (Vulnerable Sector Check may be required), educational documents, registration/licensure if applicable and Social Insurance Number.

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