Patient Care Coordinator/Educator (RN)

Vancouver Coastal Health • Powell River, BC

4d • CA$49 - CA$63 • Onsite

About The Position

Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) is looking for an experienced Registered Nurse to join the Chemotherapy team as a Patient Care Coordinator/Educator (RN) at qathet General Hospital in Powell River, BC. As a Patient Care Coordinator/Educator with VCH, you will coordinate patient care activities in a defined area of clinical expertise and provide leadership and guidance to designated staff. You will facilitate efficient patient flow and patient access within and between units/programs/clinics. You will ensure a high standard of patient care by acting as a clinical resource for staff, supporting staff training and development, and providing leadership and support to the interdisciplinary team. You will provide educational services including individual and group learning assessments and develop, implement, and evaluate education programs and resources using specialized theory and knowledge of care and adult learning principles. You will also assist the Manager with performing administrative duties and coordinate staffing, scheduling, and clinical research activities, ensuring optimal use of patient care resources. Additionally, you will promote education and research and consult and collaborate with interdisciplinary team members, the leadership team, and other health care professionals/providers to achieve excellence in patient and family-centered care and enhancement in the quality of life.

Requirements

• Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
• Completion of post basic specialty nursing certificate/program if applicable, and three (3) years' recent, related experience in the designated clinical area including one (1) year's related administrative/supervisory experience and one (1) year’s related teaching experience and/or group facilitation or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Valid BC Driver’s License may be required as local area travel may require the use of a vehicle, and will be noted on the posting.
• Knowledge of evidence informed nursing practice related to designated clinical area.
• Demonstrated ability to provide leadership, supervision, work direction and consultation.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate (orally and in writing) and deal effectively with clients and their families, coworkers, physicians, other health care staff, and staff of external agencies, either one on one or in groups.
• Demonstrated ability to teach, demonstrate, facilitate and coach.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver educational materials for staff/patients/clients and families based on educations theories, principles and best practices.
• Demonstrated ability to promote a supportive and creative learning environment.
• Demonstrated ability to establish workload priorities in collaboration with others.
• Demonstrated ability to provide effective consultation.
• Knowledge of other health care disciplines and their role in patient care.
• Broad knowledge of hospital policies, procedures and standards of care.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in collaboration with others.
• Demonstrated ability to set priorities, problem-solve, adjust to unexpected events and deal with conflict.
• Demonstrated ability to function effectively and efficiently in emergency situations and guide others in order to deliver quality patient care.
• Demonstrated ability to lead change and support staff through transition.
• Knowledge of basic research, e.g. research ethics, research question, hypothesis and qualitative and quantitative data analyses methods.
• Demonstrated skill in clinical techniques and the use of applicable equipment and supplies.
• Demonstrated computer literacy to operate a computerized client care information system as well as applicable word processing, spreadsheet and database software applications.
• Demonstrated skill in CPR techniques.
• Demonstrated physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient care activities in a defined area of clinical expertise and provide leadership and guidance to designated staff.
• Facilitate efficient patient flow and patient access within and between units/programs/clinics.
• Ensure a high standard of patient care by acting as a clinical resource for staff, supporting staff training and development and providing leadership and support to the interdisciplinary team.
• Provide educational services including individual and group learning assessments and develop, implement and evaluate education programs and resources using specialized theory and knowledge of care and adult learning principles.
• Assist the Manager with performing administrative duties and coordinate staffing, scheduling and clinical research activities, ensuring optimal use of patient care resources.
• Promote education and research.
• Consult and collaborate with interdisciplinary team members, the leadership team and other health care professionals/providers to achieve excellence in patient and family centered care and enhancement in the quality of life.

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