LPN, Access Teams - (218843)
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Job Location:
Saint Joseph - Canada
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
In accordance with the Vision Purpose and Values and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) patient 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.
Under the direction of the Manager or designate and in collaboration as a member of the interprofessional team the Licensed Practical Nurse Access Teams assesses clients for eligibility to available services; assists clients to find appropriate sources of care; coordinates and administers referrals to a wide range of multi-disciplinary services; and ensures communication linkages between clients hospitals care facilities service provider agencies community partners and primary care providers including physicians and nurse practitioners.
The Licensed Practical Nurse Access Teams operates in accordance with their individual competencies the competency guidelines and full scope of practice within the Standards of Practice as outlined by the BC College of Nurses and Midwives and in accordance with agency operating policies standards and unit-specific protocols.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education Training And Experience
- Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing LPN registrant.
- Completion of additional education as outlined by BCCNM for practice where Mental Health and/or Substance Use are the primary diagnosis.
- Two years recent related experience in Community-based services.
Skills And Abilities
- Demonstrated knowledge and competencies to work at full scope of practice as currently required by BC College of Nurses and Midwives.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Demonstrated ability to establish rapport through respectful supportive communications with clients professionals and the public.
- Demonstrated ability to demonstrate strong observation critical thinking and assessment skills.
- Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize work for self and others.
- Demonstrated ability to provide culturally sensitive care and services.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and cooperatively as part of an interprofessional team.
- Demonstrated ability to competently operate related equipment including computers and a variety of Windows-based software applications.
- Maintain continued professional development as required by the employer and/or BC College of Nurses and Midwives.
Requirements
Key Skills
- Active Directory
- Identity & Access Management
- LDAP
- SAFe
- Assistive Technologies
- Authentication
- Pediatrics Experience
- NVDA
- Sailpoint
- SSH
- SSO
- Oracle
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
