Seniors Nurse Clinician Jobs in Nanaimo, BC
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Nanaimo, BC
About the role
Job Description:
In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority, patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at VIHA; 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, utilizes knowledge and clinical expertise in the assigned clinical area, functions as a clinical resource, providing consultation as well as formal and informal education 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. Participates in developing, implementing and evaluating programs/services in accordance with the Vision and Mission statements of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (VIHA). Leads staff and assigns work as required. Responsible for patient assessment and education. Provides direct patient care, collaboration, and consultation to develop capacity to care for the patient in place.. 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 with Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) certification for specialty and/or service area; or
Minimum of three years recent related experience in geriatrics and a working knowledge of geriatric mental health and addictions; or
An equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant.
Skills And Abilities
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Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to work independently.
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Demonstrated knowledge of the current theories, technologies and practices in the specialty area including geriatric assessment.
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Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
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Ability to work as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
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Ability to organize workload and set priorities.
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Ability to plan, organize and evaluate patient care.
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Demonstrated knowledge of adult learning principles.
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Ability to assess learning needs of people throughout the life cycle.
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Ability to apply the principles of adult learning in individual and group settings.
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Ability to deal effectively with a variety of internal and external contacts including co-workers, physicians, community agencies, representatives, patients/clients/residents and families.
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Valid Class 5 vehicle license.
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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.