Home Care Nurse Assessor

Squamish Nation; North Vancouver; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health organization in North Vancouver is seeking a Home Care Nurse Assessor to provide assessment and clinical nursing services. The ideal candidate should have experience working with First Nations communities and a solid understanding of Indigenous Cultural Safety. Responsibilities include coordinating client care and working effectively with various stakeholders. This position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits program

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience with various people and circumstances is essential.
• Ability to communicate effectively and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment, supervisory, and clinical nursing skills.
• Coordinate client care and maintain client assessment files.
• Develop relationships with external service providers.

Skills

Experience working with First Nations communities

Indigenous Cultural Safety

Strong interpersonal skills

Emotional intelligence

Time management abilities

Job description

About The Opportunity

Working as an integral part of the Yúustway Health and Wellness Department. Working in accordance with the Vision, Mission and Values, and strategic directions of Squamish Nation and Yúustway’s 10 Year Community Health Plan, the Home Care Nurse Assessor promotes a culturally safe, supportive and empowering environment for Nation Members, clients and families, colleagues and partners. The Home Care Nurse Assessor preferably has experience working with First Nations communities and brings a solid understanding and application of Indigenous Cultural Safety to their practice. Reporting directly to the Manager, Home and Community Care, the Nurse Assessor is a registered nurse providing assessment, supervisory and clinical nursing skills to effectively assess and coordinate client care for the Squamish Nation Community. The incumbent provides direction and guidance to the Health Care Assistants (HCAs) and Homemakers. This position is responsible for accurate records of client assessments and manages assessment files. The incumbent is accountable for developing and maintaining relationships with external service providers for advocacy and referrals. The incumbent reviews and evaluates the satisfaction of clients regarding their home care services. As an Indigenous service provider, the incumbent supports and promotes a holistic approach to home care.

What You Bring

• Combination of relevant experience, education, and training.
• Understanding of, and competency in, Indigenous Cultural Safety and humility, or willingness to learn.
• Professional, adaptable and collaborative communication style with strong interpersonal skills.
• Must have proven to have worked effectively with a variety of people and circumstances.
• High level of emotional intelligence, patience and integrity.
• Maintains composure in high-pressure situations.
• Able to disseminate complex information to clients and colleagues in a meaningful way.
• Resourceful and organized with excellent time management abilities.
• Able to deliver negative information tactfully and diplomatically when needed. Acts ethically and handles sensitive information with confidentiality.
• Team-oriented with a positive, energetic and approachable attitude.

Salary : $ 48.31 - $ 54.89 per hour, plus a comprehensive benefits program

Why Work With Us

As a dynamic community organization, we understand the importance of employing enthusiastic and talented people to work together. We know that our future strength and growth is very much dependent on our key resources – our people. With a variety of programs and services, we offer career paths that fit many areas of expertise, backgrounds, and interests. Along with competitive compensation and benefits, we offer excellent training and development opportunities within an environment that values diversity through the respect and appreciation of each person for their individual attributes.

Please note selected candidates will be required to complete background checks. If you have concerns regarding any incidents that will be reported on your Criminal Record Check, please let us know in advance to ensure we can work together on a plan that works for the nation and you as the applicant