Clinical Nurse Leader Long-Term Care (RN/RPN) - (215386)
Clinical Nurse Leader Long-Term Care (RN/RPN) - (215386)
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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 the Clinical Nurse Leader - Long-Term Care provides leadership in the day-to-day operations of an assigned unit/service area.
Providing leadership to the multi-disciplinary team this position coordinates and facilitates daily clinical activities ensuring effective use of resources.
Acts as the communication liaison between members of the multi-disciplinary team as well as other health care professionals and administrative personnel outside the unit/service.
Supervises staff provides leadership and functions as a role model and coach to assist staff with professional development and achievement of unit/service goals.
Contributes to the monitoring and development of the operating plan.
Provides leadership within the unit/service for quality and risk management activities.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education Training And Experience
Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant or a practicing RPN registrant.
Graduation from a recognized nursing program with Gerontology certification or evidence of an equivalent combination of education training and experience.
Minimum of three-five years recent related experience in long-term care
Skills And Abilities
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
- Ability to supervise.
- Ability to provide direct patient care when and if needed.
- Ability to organize coordinate and prioritize own work and that of others.
- Ability to use a collaborative approach to problem solving supported by a systems approach.
- Ability to effectively employ human relation skills including conflict resolution.
- Demonstrated critical thinking and problem solving skills.
- Demonstrated commitment to collaborative practice and life long learning.
- Ability to operate related equipment.
- Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
- Contributes to the professional and the organizational vision as it pertains to clinical practice and patient care.
- Current CPR level C.
- Familiar with MS Outlook MS word
- Basic keyboarding skills.
Requirements
Employment Type
Full-Time
