Clinical Nurse Leader CY&F HealthCYFMHSU (220351)
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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 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.
Working in a community setting the Public Health/CYFMHSU Clinical Nurse Leader provides leadership in the day-to-day operations of an assigned unit/service area and participates in developing implementing and evaluating CYFMHSU/Public Health programs/services. Utilizing knowledge and clinical expertise in the assigned clinical area functions as a clinical resource providing consultation and in-service to nurses physicians other program teams community nurses and other health care team staff regarding the care and treatment of clients/residents within the specialty area. Supervises staff and assigns work as required. 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. Travels to other sites throughout the VIHA and other health care provider sites as required. Provides direct client care teaching and problem solving.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education Training And Experience
Graduation from a recognized nursing program. Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant. Three (3) to five (5) years recent related experience including two (2) years in Public Health Nursing or mental health and substance use nursing.
Skills And Abilities
- Demonstrated knowledge of the current theories technologies and practices in Public Health Nursing.
- Demonstrated knowledge of child/adult education principles.
- Ability to apply the principles of adult learning in individual and group settings.
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to work as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
- Ability to organize workload and set priorities
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to plan organize and evaluate client care programs.
- Ability to assess learning needs of people throughout the life cycle.
- Ability to supervise others.
- Ability to organize coordinate and prioritize own work and that of others.
- Ability to use a collaborative approach to problem solving.
- Ability to effectively employ human relation skills including conflict resolution.
- Contributes to the professional and the organizational vision as it pertains to clinical practice and patient care.
- 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.
- Possesses a valid Class 5 drivers license
- Travel is a requirement for this job. Transportation arrangements must meet the operational requirements of Vancouver Island Health Authority.
Requirements
Key Skills
- Environmental Safety
- Lotus Notes
- Bank Reconciliation
- ITIL
- E-Commerce
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
