Nursing Coordinator Transfusion Medicine (236408)
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Job Summary
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 Regional Manager Laboratory Medicine and under the direction of the Division Head Transfusion Medicine responsible for developing and implementing standards (policies procedures and guidelines) related to the transfusion of blood and blood products within Island Health as mandated by Health Canada Standards. Develops and directs the Subcutaneous Immune Globulin (SCIG) and Autologous programs for Island Health.
Graduation from a recognized nursing program or evidence of an equivalent combination of education training and experience. Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant. Five years recent related experience in medical and surgical setting within a tertiary care hospital including experience in blood transfusion practice. Current Basic Life Support certification required.
- Comprehensive knowledge of evidence based nursing practice related to medical/surgical transfusion practices within a tertiary level teaching hospital.
- Comprehensive knowledge of the BC College of Nurses and Midwives Standards for Nursing Practice.
- Knowledge of blood products and current transfusion practices
- Proficiency in intravenous therapy.
- Knowledge of research process and methodology.
- Demonstrated ability to plan strategically organize and implement programs procedures and processes
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
- Demonstrated ability to perform method development evaluations and cost benefit analyses
- Demonstrated ability to prepare concise and accurate written reports and document procedures and processes for manuals using a variety of computer software applications such as Word Excel PowerPoint and Visio
- Demonstrated ability to supervise coach and mentor
- Demonstrated ability to teach provide orientation conduct presentations
- Demonstrated Ability to work independently as part of a team and to deal effectively with others
- Demonstrated ability to practice sound professional judgment leadership and team building skills both internally and externally
- Demonstrated ability to secure facts through investigation information gathering and documentation
- Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to implement effective problem-solving processes
- Physical ability to perform the duties of the position
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About Company
Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority) is one of British Columbia’s five regional health authorities. With 20,000 employees and 1,900 physician partners, Island Health provides a comprehensive range of progressive health services to the 765,000 residents of Vancouver Island ... View more
