Nurse Clinician, Geriatric Rehabilitation Programs (227085)
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Posted on:
5 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.
Reporting to the Program Manager or designate 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 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 patients/clients/residents within the specialty area. Supervises staff and assigns work as required. Responsible for patient assessment and the teaching in-group and individual settings of staff 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
Graduation from a recognized nursing program or evidence of an equivalent combination of education training and experience. Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) certification for specialty and/or service area required or evidence of an equivalent combination of education training and experience. Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant. Minimum of three years recent related experience in areas such as geriatric rehabilitation and community-based programs or an equivalent combination of education training and experience.
Skills And Abilities
- Demonstrated knowledge of the current theories technologies and practices in the specialty area including geriatric rehabilitation assessment tools such as the Modified Mini-Mental Status Exam and the Resident Assessment Instrument.
- Demonstrated knowledge of child/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 assess learning needs of people throughout the life cycle;
- Ability to teach using child/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;
- Valid Class 5 vehicle license.
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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
