Nurse Clinician, Vascular Access (227766)
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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.
Reporting to the Program Manager or designate the Nurse Clinician Vascular Access participates in developing implementing and evaluating programs/services in accordance with the Vision and Mission statements of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (VIHA). Utilizing knowledge and clinical expertise in vascular access 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 patients/clients/residents. Directs staff and assigns work as required. Responsible for assessment and teaching in-group and individual settings of staff patients and families with a variety of health education needs. Travels to other sites throughout the VIHA and other health care provider sites as required. Provides direct patient care teaching and problem solving.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education Training And Experience
Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant. Graduation from a recognized nursing program completion of post-graduate specialty program such as the Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) certification for nephrology nursing or evidence of an equivalent combination of education training and experience. Current basic Cardiac Life Support certification. Comprehensive knowledge of Nursing Theory and evidence based best practice for vascular access. Three (3) years recent related experience including two (2) years in hemodialysis. Vascular access experience preferred.
Skills And Abilities
- Demonstrated knowledge of the current theories technologies and practices in vascular access.
- Demonstrated knowledge of adult education principles.
- 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 patient care.
- Ability to identify and assess learning needs and develop educational programs.
- Ability to teach using adult education principles.
- Ability to apply the principles of adult learning in individual and group settings.
- Ability to deal effectively with a variety of internal and external contacts including co-workers physicians community agencies representatives patients/clients/residents and families.
- Ability to operate related equipment including computers.
- Ability to use data base programs such as access and excel.
- Transportation arrangements to meet operational requirements.
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Required Experience:
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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
