Rural Outpost Nurse / Community Health Nurse (RN)
About The Position
Works within a client and family model of care with acute, chronic and palliative populations within the community and within the context of the vision and values of the organization. The Community Health Nurse practices within the context of a client and family centered 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. The Rural Outpost Nurse works in partnership with the client and family to establish goals that are trauma informed, safe, realistic, and reasonable by assessing, planning, coordinating, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and transitioning nursing and other services for the client in an interprofessional team model in collaboration with the primary care provider, and other care providers. Assesses service eligibility, facilitates the development, implementation, and adaptation of a care plan, delivers direct care, and provides care management to assist clients to manage their own care and navigate through the various services available within the community settings. The Nurse works in consultation with other system partners and incorporates current evidence into practice.
Requirements
- Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN(C) registrant.
- Remote Nursing Certification or eligible for Remote Nursing Certification to be obtained within one (1) year of hire OR three (3) years' recent related experience including Emergency training or equivalent.
- Knowledge of available programs and services, their interrelationships, and their function in delivering care in the community.
- Basic Life Support, Level 'C' certificate.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
- Valid BC drivers license.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) Professional and Practice standards for nursing.
- Knowledge of the Community Health Nurse of Canada (CHNC) competencies and standards of practice.
- Basic knowledge of nursing standardized tests and measures.
- Knowledge and demonstrated skill in the provision of evidence-based clinical practice related to designated client populations.
- Knowledge of provincial acts, regulations, and program policies and guidelines related to home and community care.
- Knowledge of transitions through continuums of care.
- Knowledge of other health care professions and their role in client care.
- Knowledge of research, quality improvement, evaluation process and methodologies.
- Knowledge of adult education principles, methods and tools.
- Knowledge of acute, chronic disease, palliative and health management and self-management support.
- Knowledge of community resources available for client/family support and related health services.
- Demonstrated ability to establish workload priorities in a dynamic environment.
- Demonstrated understanding of impact of social determinants of health on individuals, families and the community into care provided.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in providing culturally safe and competent care.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate with site partners in a culturally safe manner, including community based organizations, community members, and people actively using substances.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain rapport with client population and other collaborators.
- Demonstrated knowledge of trauma informed facilitation, mediation, and conflict resolution techniques and demonstrated analytical and problem solving skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
- Demonstrated ability to provide leadership and consultation to the designated client population.
- Demonstrated ability to perform emergency procedures, including overdose response and CPR.
- Ability to operate related equipment including applicable software applications.
- Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
Responsibilities
- Assessing, planning, coordinating, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and transitioning nursing and other services for the client in an interprofessional team model in collaboration with the primary care provider, and other care providers.
- Assesses service eligibility.
- Facilitates the development, implementation, and adaptation of a care plan.
- Delivers direct care.
- Provides care management to assist clients to manage their own care and navigate through the various services available within the community settings.
- Works in consultation with other system partners.
- Incorporates current evidence into practice.
- Perform emergency procedures, including overdose response and CPR.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
