Nurse Clinician - #180327
Island Health
Date: 3 weeks ago
City: Duncan, BC
Contract type: Full time
Job Description
In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) 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.
Reporting to the Program Manager or designate, participates in developing, implementing and evaluating programs/services in accordance with the Vision and Mission statements of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (VIHA). Utilizing knowledge and clinical expertise in the assigned clinical area, functions as a clinical resource, providing consultation and in-service to nurses, physicians, other program teams, community nurses, and other health care team staff regarding the care and treatment of patients/clients/residents within the specialty area. Supervises staff and assigns work as required. Responsible for patient assessment and the teaching, in-group and individual settings of staff with a variety of health education needs. Provides direct patient care, teaching and problem solving.
Travel may be a requirement of this position. Transportation arrangements must meet the operational requirements of the Vancouver Island Health Authority in accordance with the service assignment and may require the use of a personal vehicle. Travels to other sites throughout the VIHA and other health care provider sites as required.
QUALIFICATIONS:Education, Training And Experience
Graduation from a recognized nursing program or evidence of an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) certification for specialty and/or service area required or evidence of an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant. Minimum of three years recent related experience in area or an equivalent combination of education training and experience.
Positions assigned to support NSWOC nurses also require: Graduated from a recognized nursing program with Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) certification for Nurses who specialize in Wound, Ostomy and Continence, or completion of the International Interdisciplinary Continence Care Program or Masters in Wound Continence Healing.
Skills And Abilities
https://jd.viha.ca/JD5948.pdf
In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) 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.
Reporting to the Program Manager or designate, participates in developing, implementing and evaluating programs/services in accordance with the Vision and Mission statements of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (VIHA). Utilizing knowledge and clinical expertise in the assigned clinical area, functions as a clinical resource, providing consultation and in-service to nurses, physicians, other program teams, community nurses, and other health care team staff regarding the care and treatment of patients/clients/residents within the specialty area. Supervises staff and assigns work as required. Responsible for patient assessment and the teaching, in-group and individual settings of staff with a variety of health education needs. Provides direct patient care, teaching and problem solving.
Travel may be a requirement of this position. Transportation arrangements must meet the operational requirements of the Vancouver Island Health Authority in accordance with the service assignment and may require the use of a personal vehicle. Travels to other sites throughout the VIHA and other health care provider sites as required.
QUALIFICATIONS:Education, Training And Experience
Graduation from a recognized nursing program or evidence of an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) certification for specialty and/or service area required or evidence of an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant. Minimum of three years recent related experience in area or an equivalent combination of education training and experience.
Positions assigned to support NSWOC nurses also require: Graduated from a recognized nursing program with Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) certification for Nurses who specialize in Wound, Ostomy and Continence, or completion of the International Interdisciplinary Continence Care Program or Masters in Wound Continence Healing.
Skills And Abilities
- Demonstrated knowledge of the current theories, technologies and practices in the specialty area.
- Demonstrated knowledge of child/adult education principles.
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to work as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
- Ability to organize workload and set priorities.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to plan, organize and evaluate patient care.
- Ability to assess learning needs of people throughout the life cycle.
- Ability to teach using child/adult education principles.
- Ability to apply the principles of adult learning in individual and group settings.
- Ability to deal effectively with a variety of internal and external contacts including co-workers, physicians, community agencies, representatives, patients/clients/residents and families.
- Valid Class 5-vehicle license.
https://jd.viha.ca/JD5948.pdf
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