Long Term Care Case Manager, Nurse - (209762)

Island Health; Victoria; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Long Term Care Case Manager, Nurse to join their inter-professional healthcare team. The role involves assessing and organizing care for clients, ensuring continuity and cooperation with various healthcare entities. Candidates must be registered nurses with experience in gerontology and community health. Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant.
• Three years recent related experience in gerontology.

Responsibilities

• Assessing, planning, organizing, reviewing, and evaluating care needs.
• Liaising with primary care physicians and care organizations.

Skills

Teamwork

Conflict resolution

Problem-solving

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant

Three years recent related experience in gerontology

Job description

Job Title: Long Term Care Case Manager, Nurse

In accordance with the Mission, Vision, and Values, and strategic directions of Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority), patient & staff safety is a priority and a shared responsibility. Continuous improvement in quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Reporting to the designated manager within Home and Community Care, the Long Term Care Case Manager, Nurse works as a member of an inter-professional healthcare team. They are responsible for assessing, planning, organizing, reviewing, and evaluating the care needs of clients and their caregivers/families requiring community-based services. The role fosters and promotes continuity of care and cooperative partnerships by liaising with primary care physicians, long-term care homes, acute care hospitals, and other involved programs/organizations. The position may involve work in multiple settings such as Long-Term Care, assisted living, acute care, and community environments.

Qualifications: Education, Training, and Experience

• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant.
• Three (3) years recent related experience in gerontology, including two years of community health experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Valid BC Driver's license.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to apply nursing process as required and as described in BC College of Nurses and Midwives Standards of Practice.
• Demonstrated clinical competence in areas such as chronic disease management, health promotion, and illness prevention.
• Effective teamwork skills with other staff, programs, organizations, clients, and their caregivers/families.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Conflict resolution, problem-solving, and consensus-building skills.
• Sound judgment, good observation and assessment skills, tact, and empathy.
• Resourcefulness in fact-finding and seeking information or resources.
• Ability to intervene effectively in crises or difficult situations.
• Working knowledge of applicable legislation.
• Organizational and prioritization skills for care delivery.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Ability to foster good public relations.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills for dealing effectively with others.
• Proficiency in operating related equipment, including computers and software.
• Physical and emotional capability to perform job duties.
• Willingness to travel as required, with transportation arrangements meeting operational needs.

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