Contract HOME CARE NURSE CASUAL RAVEN SONG CHC VANCOUVER BC
Job Description
JOB SUMMARY:
Working within the context of a client-centered care approach, the vision/values of the Vancouver Coastal Health Authority, and in accordance with CRNBC Standards of Practice, the Home Care Nurse plans, delivers and evaluates the care needs of acutely, chronically and terminally ill adult and older adult clients in community settings, initiating referrals to other professionals or agencies where required, and provides education and counseling to clients/families and provides information and guidance to other caregivers and health providers. Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members, educational resources and other health care professionals/providers to achieve excellence in health services and education.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Current practicing registration with the College of Registered Nurses of British Columbia. Preferably a minimum of 2 years’ recent experience as a community health nurse with recent and/or diverse acute care nursing, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Valid B.C. driver’s license. Local area travel requires the use of a personal vehicle for which mileage reimbursement will be paid. The ability to speak a second language may be required and will be listed on posting.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Working knowledge of community health and/or geriatric/palliative/mental health/addictions nursing practice within a client/family-centered care approach. Working knowledge of CRNBC Standards for Nursing Practice. Working knowledge of life-span development, family theory, multicultural health practices, principles of health education/promotion, and determinants of health. Demonstrated abilities in facilitation, mediation, and conflict resolution techniques, and demonstrated analytical and problem solving skills. Demonstrated discharge planning and/or case coordination. Demonstrated ability in conducting physical/mental/psychosocial/functional and environmental assessments. Demonstrated ability to prepare and maintain a variety of charts, records and reports related to work. Demonstrated ability to independently plan, organize and prioritize workload and adapt to a changing caseload. Demonstrated ability to plan/deliver in-services to individuals and groups. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. Ability to work effectively in an interdisciplinary team environment. An ability to critically read and utilize current health research. Demonstrated skill in CPR Techniques. Basic computer literacy. Ability to carry out the physical demands of the job.
How to Apply
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting. ***Employees of VCH must apply via the “Internal Application Process”. Current VCH staff who apply to this posting using this external site will be considered with other external candidates. Seniority will not apply.***
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