Coordinator, Specialized Programs

Fraser Health; New Westminster; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health care organization in New Westminster seeks a Coordinator for Specialized Programs to develop and evaluate clinical policies and programs. The role requires a Registered Nurse with at least three years of relevant experience and judgment in a collaborative environment. Join us to make a difference in health care, enjoy a competitive salary of CAD $49.20 - $67.08 per hour, and benefit from four weeks of vacation, comprehensive health coverage, and a pension plan.

Benefits

Four weeks of vacation

Comprehensive health benefits

Pension plan

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with clinical expertise and leadership experience.
• Valid Class V BC Driver's License with access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Develop new programs and clinical policies with the inter-professional team.
• Coordinate policies for the management of client evaluations.
• Evaluate effectiveness of specialized programs for quality improvement.
• Liaison with hospital and community staff for collaborative program development.
• Identify at-risk populations and assist in developing prevention strategies.

Skills

Effective communication

Planning and collaboration

Independent work

Quality improvement principles

Knowledge of healthcare disciplines

Education

Current RN registration with BCCNM

3 years clinical experience

Job description

Salary

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

Job Summary

Come work with us!

Joining our team offers you opportunities to work in a rapidly growing organization with health professionals who are excellent in their respective fields, career growth and advancement, a competitive compensation package (including four weeks of vacation to start, comprehensive health benefits, and pension plan), and the rewarding opportunity to make a difference every single day in health care.

Fraser Health values diversity in the workforce and strives to maintain an environment of Respect, Caring and Trust. Fraser Health’s hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable, and culturally safe manner.

Detailed Overview

In accordance with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) standards of practice and the Mission and Values of Fraser Health, the Coordinator, Specialized Programs demonstrates clinical expertise and works independently as a member of an interprofessional team within the framework of departmental regulations, program and clinical guidelines.

Working across Fraser Health on assigned initiatives, the Coordinator collaborates with a variety of clinical staff and caregivers to assist in the assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of new programs, standards and systems designed to enhance the care and coordination of clients in the hospital and community. Participates at the local, regional and provincial levels to assist in the development of related systems, programs and projects for the specialized area.

Responsibilities

1. Participates in the development of new programs, services, clinical policies, procedures and standards of practice for the program in conjunction with the Manager, Clinical Services and the inter-professional team.
2. Coordinates the development of policies and procedures, with other involved specialties, for the management and evaluation of clients triaged within the region’s programs.
3. Applies relevant nursing research and evaluates effectiveness of specialized relevant programs, services, clinical policies and procedures to determine opportunities for quality improvement; recommends modifications and assists with implementation.
4. Functions as a liaison to hospital and community staff to facilitate the development of collaborative and participative program systems, including injury prevention. Participates in the development, organization and implementation of integrated comprehensive program systems at a regional and provincial level.
5. Develops collaborative working relationships with other programs and clinical service units to facilitate and support quality care and injury prevention.
6. Establishes and maintains liaison with representatives of each department, as well as community stakeholders, to permit efficient communication regarding patient management problems.
7. Identifies at risk populations for program clients and assists in developing prevention strategies with other programs.
8. Coordinates and circulates appropriate program data for feedback and problem identification and resolution; makes recommendations as appropriate.
9. Participates as a member on Fraser Health committees as well as ad hoc committees as required at the local, regional and provincial level.
10. Reports unusual occurrences and risk management issues as it relates to the program.
11. Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications

Education, Training & Experience

Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM). Three years recent related clinical experience in the specialty area including leadership experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Valid Class V BC Driver's License and access to a personal vehicle for business-related purposes.

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, including the ability to give presentations.
• Ability to plan, collaborate, research and implement work.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of an interprofessional team.
• Ability to plan, organize and prioritize work in a continuously changing environment.
• Ability to think at a systems level (i.e. awareness of the interdependence of organizational systems and stakeholders, and considers this while in the formulation of solutions).
• Ability to develop and support an environment where quality improvement principles are embraced and used on a continuous basis.
• Ability to integrate administrative, professional and operational aspects of the Program in an effective and efficient manner.
• Knowledge of other health care disciplines and their role in health care.
• Ability to use factual information, prior learning and basic principles and procedures to support nursing decisions and actions with relevant research-based evidence/evidence-informed practice.
• Knowledge of research processes and methodology.
• Ability to operate related equipment including relevant computer applications.
• 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, on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations and is home to 32 First Nations within the Fraser Salish region.

People - those we care for and those who care for them - are at the heart of everything we do. Our hospital and community-based services are delivered by a team of 50,000+ staff, medical staff and volunteers.

We are committed to planetary health and value diversity in the workforce. We strive to maintain an environment of respect, caring and trust. Fraser Health’s hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable and culturally safe manner.

Together, we are the heart of health care.

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