Clinical Coordinator, Community, Acute & Long Term Care - Registered Nurse (RN)

Vancouver Coastal Health • Bella Coola, BC

17h • CA$49 - CA$63 • Onsite

About The Position

Provides leadership, supervision and guidance to designated staff and coordinates work activities to ensure an efficient and high standard of care and effective utilization of client/patient/resident care resources to meet operational needs. Facilitates successful resolution to customer service/client relations issues. Ensures a safe and healthy workplace for clients/patients/residents and staff. Provides clinical leadership and supervision to designated staff to achieve excellence in client/patient/resident care. Acts as a clinical resource for staff, supports staff training and development and promotes education and research. Assists Manager with performing administrative duties and coordinates staffing and scheduling. Provides input into proposals, budget policies and procedures. In collaboration with leadership team and other health care providers, strives to achieve excellence in client and family centered care and enhancement in quality of life. Practices 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 and Code of Ethics for registered nurses. Practices within the scope of practice as set by the organization, as per VCH policies and guidelines/clinical practice documents and within own competence. This practice is aligned with the vision, mission, goals and values of the organization.

Requirements

• Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNP).
• Three (3) year’s recent clinical experience in the community that is relevant to the specific clinical area of employment and one (1) 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 of clinical practice related to care management, interventions and care of the designated client populations and the ability to integrate this knowledge within the interprofessional team and community agencies.
• Knowledge and demonstrated skill in the provision of evidence-based clinical practice related to designated client population(s).
• Knowledge of provincial acts, regulations and program policies and guidelines related to community care.
• Knowledge of community resources and other related health services available for client/family support.
• Knowledge of other health care disciplines and their role in client care.
• Knowledge of community and regional initiatives that may impact client care, resource access or practice guidelines in local setting.
• 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 plan, organize, schedule and prioritize work and analyze and problem-solve issues/problems.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively through verbal, nonverbal, written, electronic and social media.
• Demonstrated ability to employ effective conflict resolution and reconciliation approaches and techniques.
• Demonstrated ability to promote staff morale, cooperation, assertiveness, creative planning for change and innovations, implementation of policies/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 develop and deliver educational programs and materials for staff/patients/clients and families based on educations theories, principles and best practices.
• Knowledge of basic research, e.g. research ethics, research question, hypothesis and qualitative and quantitative data analyses methods.
• Demonstrated skill in the use of medical equipment and supplies appropriate to designated area.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership, supervision and guidance to designated staff and coordinates work activities to ensure an efficient and high standard of care and effective utilization of client/patient/resident care resources to meet operational needs.
• Facilitates successful resolution to customer service/client relations issues.
• Ensures a safe and healthy workplace for clients/patients/residents and staff.
• Provides clinical leadership and supervision to designated staff to achieve excellence in client/patient/resident care.
• Acts as a clinical resource for staff, supports staff training and development and promotes education and research.
• Assists Manager with performing administrative duties and coordinates staffing and scheduling.
• Provides input into proposals, budget policies and procedures.
• In collaboration with leadership team and other health care providers, strives to achieve excellence in client and family centered care and enhancement in quality of life.
• Practices 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 and Code of Ethics for registered nurses.
• Practices within the scope of practice as set by the organization, as per VCH policies and guidelines/clinical practice documents and within own competence.
• This practice is aligned with the vision, mission, goals and values of the organization.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level