Clinical Coordinator (RN) – Home Health

Job title:

Clinical Coordinator (RN) – Home Health

Company

Vancouver Coastal Health

Job description

The salary range for this position is CAD $49.20/Hr. – CAD $63.47/Hr.Job SummaryCome work as a Clinical Coordinator with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)! Relocation Assistance may be available.Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Registered Nurse to join the Health promotion team as a Clinical Coordinator at Powell River Health Unit in Powell River, B.C. Apply today to join our team!As a Clinical Coordinator focused in Home Support you will:

• Provide leadership, supervision and guidance to designated staff and coordinate work activities to ensure an efficient and high standard of care and effective utilization of client care resources to meet operational needs.
• Facilitate successful resolution to customer service/client relations issues.
• Ensure a safe and healthy workplace for clients and staff.
• Provide clinical leadership and supervision to designated staff to achieve excellence in client care.
• Assist the Manager with a variety of administrative activities and provide direct health care services to clients as needed.

ABOUT HOME HEALTH PROGRAMS:Home Health programs provide a range of health care and support services to people living in the community who have acute, chronic, palliative or rehabilitative health care needs.THE CLIENT POPULATION:Home Health clients typically have on-going health issues and/or complex personal and/or social issues, requiring care planning and coordination of appropriate resources. Clients include frail elderly, younger clients with disabilities, and adults with chronic illnesses requiring supports to maintain/promote independence.Relocation Assistance may be available. Nurses may be eligible for Provincial and Federal student loan forgiveness. For more information please visit and .ABOUT POWELL RIVER, BCOn the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia, where endless green mountains meet sheltered Pacific Ocean waters, Powell River provides a stimulating blend of outdoor adventure and cultural amenities. Originally founded as a resource extraction centre – once home to the world’s largest pulp and paper mill – Powell River now offers adventurers countless opportunities for kayaking, canoeing, rock climbing, golfing, boating, hiking, biking, fishing, and scuba diving. This area is host to world-class art galleries, tremendous dining opportunities, and memorable events and festivals.On the doorstep of both Vancouver and Vancouver Island, the Powell River region offers an array of experiences for travelers of all kinds, no matter the season. Experience the legendary Sunshine Coast Trail and Powell Forest Canoe Route, rock-climb the Eldred Valley, snowshoe in the Knuckleheads; this is the adventure destination you’ve long been waiting for.QualificationsEducation & ExperienceCurrent practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).Three (3) year’s recent clinical experience that is relevant to the specific clinical area of employment and two (2) years’ recent supervisory experience or an equivalent combination of training, education and experience.Valid BC Driver’s License required as local area travel may require the use of a personal vehicle.Knowledge & Abilities

• Comprehensive knowledge of community home health practice within population health approach.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives’ (BCCNM) Standards for Nursing Practice.
• Comprehensive knowledge of clinical practice related to care management and interventions and care of the designated client populations and the ability to integrate this knowledge within the interprofessional team and community agencies.
• Knowledge of the Community Health Nurse of Canada (CHNC) competencies and standards of practice.
• Basic knowledge of nursing standardised tests and measures.
• Knowledge and demonstrated skill in the provision of evidence-based clinical practice related to designated client populations.
• Knowledge of provincial acts, regulations, and program policies and guidelines related to home and community care.
• Knowledge of acute, chronic disease, palliative and health management and self-management support.
• Knowledge of community resources available for client/family support and related health services.
• Knowledge of transitions through continuums of care.
• Comprehensive knowledge of other health care disciplines and their role in client care.
• Knowledge of research, quality improvement, evaluation process and methodologies.
• Demonstrated ability to provide leadership, supervision, and work direction.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a member of an interprofessional team.
• Demonstrated ability to adjust to new or unexpected events.
• Demonstrated ability to manage psychosocial and behavioural issues.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively through verbal, nonverbal, written, electronic and social media.
• Demonstrated ability to manage effective communications with various levels internal to the organization and with partners external to the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to employ effective conflict resolution and reconciliation approaches and techniques.
• Demonstrated effective interviewing techniques.
• Demonstrated ability to apply Lean Management principles and project management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to employ teaching/learning strategies to transfer knowledge to engage staff, primary care providers, clients/families in planning and self-management of care.
• Demonstrated ability to promote staff morale, cooperation, assertiveness, creative planning for change and innovations, implementation of policies or other protocols and ongoing professional development of self.
• Demonstrated ability to develop rapport, trust and ethical relationships with staff, clients/families, family care providers and other health care professionals.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, schedule and prioritize work.
• Demonstrated skill in the use of medical equipment and supplies appropriate to designated area.
• Demonstrated skill in techniques appropriate to health education.
• Demonstrated skill in CPR techniques.
• Basic computer literacy to operate a computerized client care information system.
• Demonstrated ability to organize, analyze and problem solve.
• Ability to operate related equipment including relevant computer applications.
• Demonstrated physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Closing StatementThe hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutesWHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and “going first” when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.

• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
• Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
• Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff

Equity, diversity, and inclusion are essential to our goals of creating a great place to work and delivering exceptional care. We acknowledge and accommodate unique differences and ensure special measures are in place so that all prospective and current employees are given an opportunity to succeed.We are committed to building a representative workforce and encourage applications reflecting diversity of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization or ancestry, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers in 2024.Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.***Employees of VCH must apply online via the Internal Career Portal on CareerHub, you are currently viewing the External Career Portal. Refer to the https://my.vch.ca/working-here/job-postings site for instructions on how to view internal job postings and how to apply as an employee. Current VCH employees who apply to this posting using this external site will be considered as an external candidate. Seniority will not apply.***Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.

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Location

Powell River, BC

Job date

Wed, 21 Aug 2024 05:23:54 GMT

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