Nurse Clinician, Enterostomal Therapy

Job Description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health), patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Reporting to the Program Manager or designate, participates in developing, implementing and evaluating programs/services in accordance with the Vision and Mission statements of the Island Health. Utilizing knowledge and clinical expertise in the assigned clinical area, functions as a clinical resource, providing consultation and in-service to nurses, physicians, other program teams, community nurses, and other health care team staff regarding the care and treatment of patients/clients/residents within the specialty area. Supervises staff and assigns work as required. Responsible for patient assessment and the teaching, in-group and individual settings of staff with a variety of health education needs. Travels to other sites throughout Island Health and other health care provider sites as required. Provides direct patient care, teaching and problem solving.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant. Graduation from a recognized nursing program with Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) certification for specialty and/or service area or evidence of an equivalent combination of education and training. Three years recent related surgical experience in ostomy, fistula and wound management, or two years recent Enterostomal Therapy experience, or an equivalent combination of experience.

Skills And Abilities

1. Demonstrated knowledge of the current theories, technologies and practices in the specialty area.
2. Demonstrated knowledge of child/adult education principles.
3. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
4. Ability to work as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
5. Ability to organize workload and set priorities.
6. Ability to work independently.
7. Ability to plan, organize and evaluate patient care.
8. Ability to assess learning needs of people throughout the life cycle.
9. Ability to teach using child/adult education principles, ability to apply the principles of adult learning in individual and group settings.
10. Ability to deal effectively with a variety of internal and external contacts including co-workers, physicians, community agencies, representatives, patients/clients/residents and families.
11. Valid BC Driver's License.

Link To Full Job Description

https://jd.viha.ca/JD1978.pdf