Team Lead (RN/RPN)
About the role
Job Description 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.
Reporting to the Manager or designate, the Team Lead provides leadership in the day to day operations in accordance with the Vision and Mission statements of Island Health Participates in developing, implementing, and evaluating services, and ensures services are reflective of the Mental Health and Substance Use vision and mission including a harm reduction philosophy.
Acts as the communication liaison between members of the multi-disciplinary team, emergency health services, as well as other community organizations outside the team, assertively developing cross-service relationships and partnerships to ensure effective transition of clients. Demonstrates a harm reduction approach to care, ensuring assessment, brief interventions, treatment, rehabilitation/recovery, outreach, and service navigational supports are provided in alignment with the philosophical foundations of the provincial Standards and Guidelines.
Provides leadership to the multidisciplinary team and functions as a role model and coach to assist staff with professional development and achievement of unit/service goals Takes a long-range view of operations and patient/client/resident service delivery and follows through on issues that impact on the overall quality of patient/client/resident care provided. Participates in developing policies and procedures/ standards for operationalizing client care within a community-based outreach environment. Contributes to the monitoring and development of the operating plan. Provides leadership within the service for quality and risk management activities. Engages in program and community development when appropriate and as directed.
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.
QUALIFICATIONS: Education, Training And Experience Graduation from a recognized nursing program or a related health discipline, or Advanced Diploma in Psychiatric Nursing, or Diploma with Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) certification for specialty and/or service area or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant or a practicing RPN registrant. A minimum of three years of recent related experience in MHSU clinical services and at least 1 year of leadership experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Valid BC Driver's License.
Skills And Abilities
- Demonstrated knowledge of the current theories, technologies, legislation and practices in the area of Intensive Case Management, mental health and the criminal justice system;
- Demonstrated knowledge of the characteristics and issues involved in the care of people with serious addictions and substance use, mental illness, aggressive behaviours, who may also be homeless;
- Understanding and practical experience in harm reduction practices.
- Demonstrated knowledge of program management principles, leadership skills, and collaborative practice principles;
- Demonstrated knowledge of the community service systems found South Island and experience operating from a multi-organizational service delivery perspective.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the principles of adult education in general and functional rehabilitation in particular;
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing;
- Ability to work as a member of an interdisciplinary, inter agency team;
- Ability to organize workload and set priorities;
- Ability to work independently in challenging environments;
- Ability to plan, organize and evaluate patient/client/resident care;
- Ability to assess learning needs of people throughout the life cycle;
- Ability to teach using adult education principles;
- Ability to deal effectively with a variety of internal and external contacts including co-workers, physicians, community agencies, representatives, patients/clients/residents and families.
Link To Full Job Description https://jd.viha.ca/JD3747.pdf
About Island Health
Island Health operates primary care clinics in Anacortes and on Orcas Island, and serves patients across three counties (Skagit, Island and San Juan). Our specialty services are extensive and rapidly adapting to meet the needs of our community. At Island Health, our patients are cared for by dedicated medical professionals who live and work in the community. We are a small but mighty health system, renowned for our holistic approach to patient care where our healthcare professionals treat our patients with compassion and respect. As a 5-star rated Medicare hospital and a top 100 rural hospital in the United States, patients can expect the highest quality of care where they actively participate in their healthcare planning and goal-setting.
Island Health is a Public Hospital District (Skagit County PHD No. 2) governed by a board of five commissioners whose boundaries include Fidalgo, Cypress, Guemes and Sinclair islands.
Island Health provides an innovative and growing environment for our employees to further their careers, and as a 43-bed hospital we provide a range of services and exceptional quality of care typically found in a larger facility including cancer care: physical, occupational and speech therapy; wound care; sleep wellness; psychiatry and behavioral services; family practice and specialty clinics; and much more.
Located in Anacortes, Washington, a vibrant seaside community focused on wellness, residents enjoy the exceptional quality of life the region offers including excellent schools, abundant recreational activities, and a community for artists.
To experience the culture of Anacortes, please visit: www.anacortes.org.
Island Health is your destination for opportunity and we are always recruiting. Please visit our careers page to learn more about our current positions, www.islandhealth.org/careers.
Team Lead (RN/RPN)
About the role
Job Description 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.
Reporting to the Manager or designate, the Team Lead provides leadership in the day to day operations in accordance with the Vision and Mission statements of Island Health Participates in developing, implementing, and evaluating services, and ensures services are reflective of the Mental Health and Substance Use vision and mission including a harm reduction philosophy.
Acts as the communication liaison between members of the multi-disciplinary team, emergency health services, as well as other community organizations outside the team, assertively developing cross-service relationships and partnerships to ensure effective transition of clients. Demonstrates a harm reduction approach to care, ensuring assessment, brief interventions, treatment, rehabilitation/recovery, outreach, and service navigational supports are provided in alignment with the philosophical foundations of the provincial Standards and Guidelines.
Provides leadership to the multidisciplinary team and functions as a role model and coach to assist staff with professional development and achievement of unit/service goals Takes a long-range view of operations and patient/client/resident service delivery and follows through on issues that impact on the overall quality of patient/client/resident care provided. Participates in developing policies and procedures/ standards for operationalizing client care within a community-based outreach environment. Contributes to the monitoring and development of the operating plan. Provides leadership within the service for quality and risk management activities. Engages in program and community development when appropriate and as directed.
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.
QUALIFICATIONS: Education, Training And Experience Graduation from a recognized nursing program or a related health discipline, or Advanced Diploma in Psychiatric Nursing, or Diploma with Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) certification for specialty and/or service area or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant or a practicing RPN registrant. A minimum of three years of recent related experience in MHSU clinical services and at least 1 year of leadership experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Valid BC Driver's License.
Skills And Abilities
- Demonstrated knowledge of the current theories, technologies, legislation and practices in the area of Intensive Case Management, mental health and the criminal justice system;
- Demonstrated knowledge of the characteristics and issues involved in the care of people with serious addictions and substance use, mental illness, aggressive behaviours, who may also be homeless;
- Understanding and practical experience in harm reduction practices.
- Demonstrated knowledge of program management principles, leadership skills, and collaborative practice principles;
- Demonstrated knowledge of the community service systems found South Island and experience operating from a multi-organizational service delivery perspective.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the principles of adult education in general and functional rehabilitation in particular;
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing;
- Ability to work as a member of an interdisciplinary, inter agency team;
- Ability to organize workload and set priorities;
- Ability to work independently in challenging environments;
- Ability to plan, organize and evaluate patient/client/resident care;
- Ability to assess learning needs of people throughout the life cycle;
- Ability to teach using adult education principles;
- Ability to deal effectively with a variety of internal and external contacts including co-workers, physicians, community agencies, representatives, patients/clients/residents and families.
Link To Full Job Description https://jd.viha.ca/JD3747.pdf
About Island Health
Island Health operates primary care clinics in Anacortes and on Orcas Island, and serves patients across three counties (Skagit, Island and San Juan). Our specialty services are extensive and rapidly adapting to meet the needs of our community. At Island Health, our patients are cared for by dedicated medical professionals who live and work in the community. We are a small but mighty health system, renowned for our holistic approach to patient care where our healthcare professionals treat our patients with compassion and respect. As a 5-star rated Medicare hospital and a top 100 rural hospital in the United States, patients can expect the highest quality of care where they actively participate in their healthcare planning and goal-setting.
Island Health is a Public Hospital District (Skagit County PHD No. 2) governed by a board of five commissioners whose boundaries include Fidalgo, Cypress, Guemes and Sinclair islands.
Island Health provides an innovative and growing environment for our employees to further their careers, and as a 43-bed hospital we provide a range of services and exceptional quality of care typically found in a larger facility including cancer care: physical, occupational and speech therapy; wound care; sleep wellness; psychiatry and behavioral services; family practice and specialty clinics; and much more.
Located in Anacortes, Washington, a vibrant seaside community focused on wellness, residents enjoy the exceptional quality of life the region offers including excellent schools, abundant recreational activities, and a community for artists.
To experience the culture of Anacortes, please visit: www.anacortes.org.
Island Health is your destination for opportunity and we are always recruiting. Please visit our careers page to learn more about our current positions, www.islandhealth.org/careers.