Registered Nurse Stroke ClinicMemory Service (223362)
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Posted on:
2 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.
Reports to the Manager Department Head or designate. Plans and provides direct nursing care to patients/residents in the Stroke clinic in accordance with the unit/program philosophy competency guidelines policies and the BCCNM Standards for Nursing Practice in British Columbia. Utilizes knowledge and clinical expertise in hyper acute cerebrovascular syndrome and TIA care and management and/or seniors and/or dementia care.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education Training And Experience
Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant. Canadian Nursing Association specialty certification in specialty area such as neurosciences nursing preferred. Two (2) years clinical research experience or an equivalent combination of education and training in research preferred. Two years recent experience with Hyper acute cerebrovascular syndrome/TIA care seniors and/or dementia care or two years stroke neuro experience or an equivalent combination of education experience or training. Current ECG certificate and basic CPR certificate required.
Skills And Abilities
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Demonstrated knowledge of current theories technologies and best practice in specialty area including geriatrics geriatric psychiatry neurology hyper acute cerebrovascular syndrome/ TIA triage assessment anatomy physiology and treatment as well as related risk factor modification and prevention and self management principles.
- Demonstrated ability to organize assigned workload and set priorities.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with a variety of internal and external contacts including co-workers physicians community agency representatives patients residents and families.
- Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
- Demonstrated ability to facilitate change and implement best practices.
- Demonstrated computerized software skills in word processing spreadsheets databases presentations and internet access and ability to operate a computerized subject care information system.
- Demonstrated experience and knowledge of Good Clinical Practice related to clinical research.
Requirements
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- EMR Systems
- Hospital Experience
- Acute Care
- ICU Experience
- Hospice Care
- Workers' Compensation Law
- Home Care
- Nursing
- Catheterization
- Critical Care Experience
- Medication Administration
- Tube Feeding
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
