Nurse B - Clinician
About The Position
Reporting to the manager of the COPD program, the nurse clinician has primary clinical responsibility for the COPD program. Utilizes established criteria to assess and plan each client's self-management care needs, providing appropriate intervention to ensure timely access to care. Assesses client needs/concerns through chart review, history taking, physical assessments, and lab data and in consultation with physicians and multidisciplinary team members. Liaises with multidisciplinary team members, hospital departments, and community agencies to advocate for continuity and coordination of care. Provides efficient and effective self-management education/counselling for clients/families/caregivers in all aspects of COPD management, care and treatment. Assists in the development, monitoring and evaluation of programs, protocols, guidelines and clinical standards of practice, in collaboration with the manager, physicians and multidisciplinary team members.
Requirements
- Experience delivering applicable clinical programs/services
- 1 year experience in program/resource development
- Minimum of 1 year experience teaching/counseling, and leading group activities
- Experience in applicable policies and procedures
- 5 years of clinical experience related to patients with COPD required
- Experience in quality assurance initiatives
- Experience in clinical research, program development and evaluation
- Minimum of 1 year experience in patient/family/professional education required
- Minimum of 1 year experience in program design, implementation and evaluation
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)
- Respiratory Trec Certificate
- Basic Life Support Certificate (BLS)
- Registered/eligible with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
- A valid driver's license and a vehicle is required to carry out duties
Nice To Haves
- Nursing diploma is acceptable
Responsibilities
- Has primary clinical responsibility for the COPD program.
- Utilizes established criteria to assess and plan each client's self-management care needs, providing appropriate intervention to ensure timely access to care.
- Assesses client needs/concerns through chart review, history taking, physical assessments, and lab data and in consultation with physicians and multidisciplinary team members.
- Liaises with multidisciplinary team members, hospital departments, and community agencies to advocate for continuity and coordination of care.
- Provides efficient and effective self-management education/counselling for clients/families/caregivers in all aspects of COPD management, care and treatment.
- Assists in the development, monitoring and evaluation of programs, protocols, guidelines and clinical standards of practice, in collaboration with the manager, physicians and multidisciplinary team members.
Benefits
- The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is the largest employer in Saskatchewan, employing more than 45,000 staff in a dynamic healthcare environment. The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is committed to providing coordinated quality services that are seamless, safe and patient-centred.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
