Job Summary

Come work as a Clinical Resource Nurse - Palliative Care with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!
Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Clinical Resource Nurse to join the End of Life Supports team at Richmond Continuing Health Services, Richmond, BC. Apply today to join our team!
As a Clinical Resource Nurse - Palliative Care with VCH you will:

• Utilize specialized knowledge and skills to assist staff to plan, develop, implement and evaluate care, delivery and program services to palliative care clients and families.
• Support the philosophy, vision and mission of the Palliative Care Program and the delivery of quality consistent care in an efficient and integrated model.
• Provide staff development and support relative to palliative care services offered in Community through coaching, mentoring and leadership.
• Act as a clinical resource to all health disciplines and team members across the health units related to palliative care.
• Provide clinical education services including orientation to clinical practice, resources, and services; individual and group learning assessments; developing, implementing, and evaluating clinical education programs and resources using specialized theory and knowledge of Home Care and Palliative/Hospice services as well as adult teaching and learning theories.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
• Five (5) years recent and successful experience in Palliative Care Nursing and Home Care Nursing or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience in acute and community care.
• Current CNA Certification in Palliative Care.
• Valid driver’s license and local travel requires the use of personal vehicle.
  Knowledge & Abilities
• Demonstrated ability to provide clinical leadership and work direction.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in collaboration with others.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively plan, organize and prioritize work.
• Demonstrated ability to deal with or guide others in resolution of conflict.
• Demonstrated ability to use critical thinking skills in the approach to patient & client care.
• Demonstrated ability to lead change and support staff through transition.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively lead a project or initiative.
• Demonstrated ability to promote a supportive, creative learning environment and engage in continuous QI.
• Demonstrated ability in nursing related to palliative care clients and families.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and implement plans of care in relation to staff priorities.
• Ability to mentor, coach, and provide feedback.
• Ability to teach using knowledge of adult learning theories.
• Demonstrates ability to adjust to new or unexpected events.
• Demonstrates ability to deal with conflict situations.
• Demonstrates ability to work collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate orally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate with and deal effectively home care nurses, co-workers, physicians, other health care staff and staff of outside agencies.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Demonstrated skill in the use of medical equipment and supplies appropriate to the clinical area.
• Basic computer literacy to operate a computerized patient care information system.
• Ability to operate related equipment.