Health Services for Community Living (HSCL) Nurse (RN/RPN) - (223054)

Island Health; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health authority seeks a Registered Nurse or Registered Practical Nurse to provide health services for community living for adults with developmental disabilities. Responsibilities include developing and implementing health services, providing direct client care, and consulting with caregivers. The role requires three years of recent experience and involves travel within the region. Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently or within a team are essential. Candidates must hold relevant nursing certifications.

Qualifications

• Registered with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as RN or RPN.
• Three years recent experience caring for adults with developmental disabilities.
• Knowledge of current theories and practices in developmental care.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement health services for clients with developmental disabilities.
• Provide client care, education, and problem solving.
• Consult with caregivers and program teams regarding client care.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication

Nursing process application

Problem-solving and conflict resolution

Time management and prioritization

Team collaboration

Crisis intervention

Educational strategy development

Good public relations

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) certification

Graduation from a recognized nursing program

Three years of related experience

Job description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority), 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 Manager or designate, the Health Services for Community Living (HSCL) Nurse participates in developing, implementing, monitoring and evaluating Health Services for Community Living for adult clients/patients with developmental disabilities in a variety of settings, in accordance with the Vision and Mission statements of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (VIHA). Utilizing knowledge and clinical expertise, functions as a clinical resource, providing consultation and in-service to nurses, physicians, other program teams, service providers and other caregivers regarding the care and treatment of clients/patients. Formally advises caregivers and delegates nursing tasks as required. Responsible for client/patient assessment and the teaching, in group and individual settings of service providers, caregivers and staff with a variety of health education needs. Provides direct client/patient care, teaching and problem solving.

Travel is a requirement of this position. Transportation arrangements must meet the operational requirements of the Vancouver Island Health Authority in accordance with the service assignment and may require the use of a personal vehicle.

QUALIFICATIONS: Education, Training And Experience

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant or a practicing RPN registrant. Graduation from a recognized nursing program or evidence of an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Three (3) years' recent, related experience, including two (2) years' relevant community experience with adults with developmental disabilities. Knowledge of current theories, technologies and practices in the caring for the developmentally disabled; of applicable legislation; and of child/adult education principles.

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to apply nursing process as required and described in BC College of Nurses and Midwives Standards of Practice.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Ability to fact find, seek out information and/or resources
• Ability to organize workload and set priorities
• Ability to resolve conflict, problem-solve and build consensus
• Ability to utilize sound judgment, good observation and assessment skills, tact and empathy
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to plan, organize, prioritize and evaluate client/patient care
• Ability to intervene in crisis or difficult situation
• Ability to develop and integrate educational strategies and programs and teach using child/adult education principles
• Ability to deal effectively with a variety of internal and external contacts
• Ability to foster and promote good public relations
• Ability to operate related equipment, including a computer

https://jd.viha.ca/JD1968.pdf