
Nurse Clinician/CRN (RN/RPN) - Home Health
- Vancouver, BC
- Temporaire
- Temps-partiel
- Work across multiple sites/clinics/services.
- Apply specialized theory, clinical expertise and knowledge relating to designated/specific client populations to promote the delivery of safe, ethical and quality client care.
- Conduct one-on-one and group education/facilitation/counseling sessions to staff and/or patients/clients/families as needed.
- Promote excellence in client centred care, education and research.
- Participate in direct client and family care when required.
- Practice within the context of a client and family centred care model and in accordance with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) standards of practice for registered nurses or registered psychiatric nurses.
- Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) is required.
- Completion of post basic specialty nursing certificate/program and three (3) years' recent, related experience (Home Health or Palliative Care) that includes experience developing and delivering education programs or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
- Valid BC Driver's License and access to personal vehicle for local area travel may be required.
- Demonstrated ability to provide clinical leadership/support.
- Knowledge of adult learning principles.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver educational programs and materials for staff/patients/clients and families based on education theories, principles and best practices.
- Demonstrated ability to teach, demonstrate, coach and facilitate (one on one and in groups).
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and in collaboration with others.
- Knowledge of relevant clinical practice standards/guidelines and care pathways.
- Knowledge of other health care disciplines and their role in patient/client care.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively plan, organize and prioritize work.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate in writing and orally on a one to one and group setting.
- Demonstrated ability to deal with and/or guide others in resolution of conflict issues.
- Demonstrated ability to adjust to new or unexpected events.
- Demonstrated ability to use critical thinking skills in the approach to patient/client/resident care.
- Demonstrated ability to lead change and support staff through transition.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively lead a project or initiative.
- Demonstrated skill in the application of techniques appropriate to the assessment and treatment of designated patient/client population utilizing best available evidence informed practice.
- Demonstrated ability to promote a supportive, creative learning environment and engage in continuous quality improvement.
- Knowledge of basic research, e.g. research ethics, research question, hypothesis and qualitative and quantitative data analyses methods.
- Demonstrated skill in CPR techniques.
- Demonstrated computer literacy to operate a computerized client care information system as well as applicable word processing, spreadsheet and database software applications.
- Ability to operate related equipment.
- Demonstrated physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
- 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