Communicable Disease Control Nurse Coordinator

Fraser Health Authority; Maple Ridge; On-site; CAD 67,777 - 92,409; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive employer-paid benefits

Generous vacation time

Immediate pension enrollment

Maternity top-up

TransLink Pass subsidy

Job summary

A prominent health care organization in Maple Ridge is seeking a Communicable Disease Control Nurse Coordinator. This role involves coordinating the Communicable Disease Program, providing staff training, and consulting on clinical matters. Candidates should have a nursing degree and at least 3 years of public health nursing experience, alongside effective communication and leadership skills. Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with BCCNM registration.
• 3 years in public health nursing with knowledge of Communicable Disease Regulations.
• Valid Class V B.C. Driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the Communicable Disease Program.
• Maintain and update laboratory confirmed case information.
• Develop and implement training programs for staff.
• Consult on clinical issues and contribute to quality assurance standards.

Skills

CD/Immunization practice proficiency

Effective communication

Leadership ability

Research methodology knowledge

Problem-solving ability

Education

Current registration as Registered Nurse with BCCNM

3 years public health nursing experience

Tools

Word-processing software

Database management tools

Job description

Communicable Disease Control Nurse Coordinator

Position: Casual opportunity for a Communicable Disease Control Nurse Coordinator with Population & Public Health, located in Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows, BC.

Salary
The salary range for this position is CAD $49.20 - $67.08 / hour

Job Summary
We are currently looking to fill a casual opportunity for a Communicable Disease Control Nurse Coordinator with Population & Public Health located in Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows, BC.

Benefits

• Comprehensive, 100% Employer-Paid Benefits: Enjoy peace of mind with full coverage.
• Generous Vacation Time: eligible employees can earn up to four weeks of vacation to recharge and relax.
• Benefit Portability: Seamlessly transfer your benefits from another HEABC employer.
• Immediate Pension Enrollment: Secure your future with a defined municipal pension plan from day one.
• Maternity Top-Up: Receive an 87% top-up during maternity leave.
• TransLink Pass Subsidy: Save on commuting costs with a 50% subsidy on TransLink passes
• Eligibility based on employment status

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and maintains the Communicable Disease Program for Population & Public Health Services within Fraser Health, including identifying problem areas and follow-up of communicable disease concerns and issues.
• Acts as a resource person to all levels of staff in matters related to communicable disease control.
• Identifies training needs of staff and develops and implements training programs.
• Maintains the Communicable Disease Program and related systems through surveillance, data collection, analysis, reporting and documentation. Maintains and updates relevant information on laboratory confirmed cases within, and external to, the public health sector.
• Provides consultation and guidance to staff and others on clinical issues and approaches.
• Participates in coordinating response activities on major and complex disease outbreaks.
• Participates in the reporting of communicable disease with respect to recommendations for future control/avoidance measures.
• Identifies training needs of nursing staff, develops and implements training programs; conducts training and orientation sessions.
• Participates in the development, evaluation and implementation of quality assurance standards for the program; maintains related records and statistics and prepares reports as required.
• Participates with the Communicable Disease Control Team and others with respect to issues such as the review and development of regional policies, procedures and protocols, in accordance with local and provincial regulatory requirements and the requirements of Disease Control Centres.
• Maintains current knowledge on preventive health programs and communicable disease issues/trends, both clinically and epidemiologically.
• Participates and represents Fraser Health Population & Public Health and Communicable Disease Control on provincial, national and international initiatives.
• Works as a representative, in partnership with BCCDC on provincial immunization education and promotion activities. Develops, implements and evaluates the FH Immunization Education program for staff and partner agencies.
• Participates in coordinating, maintaining and implementing the Surveillance of Immunization monitoring programs for Fraser Health.
• Participates in the surveillance of immunization and communicable disease monitoring programs for Fraser Health.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).

Three (3) years recent related public health nursing clinical experience in the designated clinical area, including a working knowledge of local and provincial Communicable Disease Regulations and relevant policies, procedures and protocols OR a combination of two years' experience as above and one year of nursing experience in a leadership role, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Valid Class V B.C. Driver's licence and have access to personal vehicle for business related purposes.

Skills And Abilities

• Demonstrated proficiency around CD/Immunization practice in the designated clinical area.
• Demonstrated proficiency in the application of word-processing software programs, including database management and presentation.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, including the ability to make group presentations and to work within a team environment.
• Ability to teach and to provide leadership to project teams and staff.
• Ability to deal effectively with others.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of research methodology and analysis.
• Ability to plan, implement, organize and problem solve.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

About Fraser Health

Fraser Health is the heart of health care for over two million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, Canada. We are committed to planetary health and value diversity in the workforce, and strive for an inclusive, equitable and culturally safe environment.

Together, we are the heart of health care.

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