Wound Clinician Nurse (RN/RPN) - Three Bridges Community Health Center

Vancouver Coastal Health • Vancouver, BC

2d • CA$49 - CA$63 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Wound Clinician provides leadership and demonstrates/applies advanced clinical preparation and expert nursing skills in the provision of care to patients/clients/residents who have skin and wound challenges. Provides consultation and education to, and works in collaboration with, physician/nurse practitioner, nursing and other interdisciplinary team members to provide evidence-base care for patients/clients/residents with skin and wound concerns. Practices in accordance with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) standards (professional & 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 as well as with the concept of the client and family centered care model.

Community Health Centers (CHCs) offer clinic services, referral services, support groups, therapy and ambulatory nutrition care, and a full range of addiction and mental health services, to those who are living with complex psychosocial and clinical needs, who are vulnerable and underserved, and who require a higher intensity of services to achieve and maintain functional stability. Each clinic is staffed with Integrated Care Teams (ICTs) to care for people who experience barriers accessing services, have no primary care providers and are challenged by complex health concerns (including psycho-social, physical, mental health and addiction co-morbidities). Each ICT provides care on-site and via outreach, with nurses, social workers, counselloers, peer specialists, community liaison workers, family physicians, nurse practitioners, and psychiatrists. ICTs are supported on-site by more specialized care providers: wound care clinicians, palliative care nurses, OTs, dieticians, and many other disciplines.

Requirements

• Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
• Completion of a recognized Wound Management education program such as: International Interdisciplinary Wound Care Clinician (IIWCC) or an Enterostomal Therapy Nurse Education Program or a Wound, Ostomy, Continence Nurse (WOCN) Education Program.
• Valid BC Driver's License as local travel may be required; travel may require the use of own personal vehicle.
• Knowledge of Nursing theory and practice within a patient/family centered model of care.
• Knowledge of the BCCNM standards for nursing practice.
• Knowledge of evidence based nursing practice related to a patient population.
• Knowledge of other health care disciplines and their role in patient care.
• Knowledge of research process and methodology.
• Knowledge of adult learning principles.
• Demonstrated ability to provide leadership and work direction.
• Demonstrated ability to teach, demonstrate, coach and facilitate staff and patients as individuals and in groups.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate with, and deal effectively with, co-workers, physicians, other health care staff, patients and their families, and staff of outside agencies.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively deal with conflict situations.
• Demonstrated ability to adjust to new or unexpected events.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize and prioritize work in collaboration with others.
• Demonstrated physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Demonstrated skill in the use of medical equipment and supplies appropriate to designated clinical area.
• Demonstrated skill in techniques appropriate to the treatment of designated patient population.
• Demonstrated skill in CPR techniques.
• Basic computer literacy to operate a computerized patient care information system.
• Ability to operate related equipment.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership and demonstrates/applies advanced clinical preparation and expert nursing skills in the provision of care to patients/clients/residents who have skin and wound challenges.
• Provides consultation and education to, and works in collaboration with, physician/nurse practitioner, nursing and other interdisciplinary team members to provide evidence-base care for patients/clients/residents with skin and wound concerns.
• Practices in accordance with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) standards (professional & 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 as well as with the concept of the client and family centered care model.

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
• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff

What This Job Offers

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