Community Care Nurse

Westbank First Nation Inc.; West Kelowna; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Westbank First Nation delivers and supports home and community care, including Adult In-Home Care, Diabetes, Chronic Disease, and Community Health programs. The Community Care Nurse assists with implementation, provides wound and foot care, conducts nursing assessments, and collaborates with families and community resources to care for Elders and others with chronic health conditions.

The role emphasizes culturally respectful service delivery, confidentiality, and coordination with Home Support

Qualifications

• Client assessments
• Wound care and foot care
• Home health and chronic disease care
• Use of assessment tools and records
• Cultural awareness in program delivery

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the administration of Home and Community Care, Adult In-Home Care, Diabetes and Chronic Disease programs
• Stocks wound care dressing trolley and home care bag supplies
• Maintains an inventory of medical supplies and materials
• Contributes to ensuring a culturally appropriate lens in programs and activities
• Maintains confidential records of client interactions within prescribed guidelines
• Provides health support and basic medical services to individuals, families, and groups
• Supports Home Support Workers and Homemakers
• Maintains professional status within the health team
• Liaises with community agencies and support groups
• Follows Westbank First Nation policies, standards, and procedures

Skills

Client assessments

Wound care

Foot care

Home health

Nursing standards

Education

LPN required / RN preferred

BCCNM registration

Foot & Wound care experience

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting directly to the Health Manager, the Community Care Nurse is responsible for assisting in the implementation and evaluation of the home & community care, Adult In-Home Care, Diabetes, Chronic Disease Program, and Community Health Program. The Community Care Nurse delivers and assists with supporting clients in their homes during times of acute or chronic health issues. The Community Care Nurse also provides nursing care to clients of the program such as catheter insertion, wound care, foot care, and nursing assessment. The Community Care Nurse works with family members and community resources to ensure Elders and others with chronic health conditions are cared for safely and respectfully

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• LPN required RN preferred
• Current registration with BCCNM
• Foot and Wound care experience or recent course completion
• Equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered

REQUIREMENTS

• Valid Class 5 Driver's License and Acceptable Driver's Abstract
• Maintains a high level of confidentiality and uses discretion on all matters relating to the affairs of the Westbank First Nation
• Acceptable Criminal Record check with Vulnerable Sector search to be obtained through the province
• CPR - C or equivalent

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILTIES

• Coordinates the administration of the Home and Community Care, Adult In-Home Care, Diabetes and Chronic Disease programs
  • Stocks up wound care dressing trolley and home care bag supplies
  • Maintains an inventory of medical supplies and materials
  • Contributes to ensuring a culturally appropriate lens is applied to programs and activities
  • Maintains copies of all teaching documentation
  • Maintains confidential records of client interactions within prescribed guidelines
  • Assists in maintaining the confidentiality of all interactions and records
  • Conducts all duties in keeping with all relevant legislation, policies, and procedures
• Provides health support and basic medical services to individuals, families, and groups in the community as directed. Provides community education, support, and activities as directed
• Provides specialized nursing services
• Supports Home Support Workers and Homemakers
• Maintains a professional status within the health team
• Liaises with community agencies and support groups
• Performs all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the Westbank First Nation policies, standards, and procedures
• Performs other duties and responsibilities in the performance of the position and as assigned by the Health Manager

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

• The incumbent must have proficient knowledge in the following areas:
  • Program planning and evaluation
  • Up-to-date clinical practices
  • Adult health
  • Chronic diseases
  • Case management and confidential record keeping
  • Effective teaching methods
  • Nursing standards and applicable legislation and regulation
  • Assessment tools for a variety of ages and conditions
  • General health and disease prevention
  • Case management for clients
• The incumbent must demonstrate the following skills:
  • Client assessments
  • Program planning and evaluation
  • Writing and Reporting
  • Analytical and problem solving
  • Effective counseling
  • Effective speaking and listening
  • Computer use
  • Public speaking and presentation
  • Time management
  • Independent practice of key nursing skills
  • Use of screening devices
  • Physical Assessment
  • Monitoring therapeutic effects
  • Wound care, chronic and acute
  • Foot care
  • Use of specialized equipment i.e. assistive devices
• The incumbent must maintain strict confidentiality in performing the duties of the Community Care Nurse. The incumbent must also demonstrate the following:
  • Maintain standards of conduct as per Nursing Standards BCCNM and following the WFN Client Care Policy
  • Be respectful of clients and co-workers
  • Possess cultural awareness and sensitivity
  • Have a flexible schedule with availability to work evenings and weekends
  • Be consistent and fair
  • Be self-starting and independent in practice