Long Term Care Case Manager, Nurse - (216367)

Island Health; Victoria; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Long Term Care Case Manager Nurse to provide patient-centered care in various settings. The role involves assessing and organizing care for clients and requires a registered nurse with significant experience in gerontology and community health. The successful candidate will collaborate with healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of care and foster relationships with patients and families, contributing positively to their overall health and well-being.

Qualifications

• Must be a practicing RN registrant.
• Three years of recent related experience in gerontology required.
• Valid BC Driver's license necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, organize, review, and evaluate care needs for clients.
• Liaise with primary care physicians and healthcare organizations to promote continuity of care.
• Work in settings such as Long-Term Care and community environments.

Skills

Chronic disease management

Health promotion

Illness prevention

Clinical competence

Effective communication

Teamwork

Conflict resolution

Problem-solving

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Three years of related experience in gerontology

Two years of community health experience

Job description

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. The continuous improvement of 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. This role involves assessing, planning, organizing, reviewing, and evaluating the care needs of clients and their caregivers/families requiring community-based services. The nurse 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 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 of 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.
• Demonstrate clinical competence in areas such as chronic disease management, health promotion, and illness prevention.
• Work effectively as part of an inter-professional healthcare team, with other staff, organizations, and clients and their families.
• Work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Resolve conflicts, problem-solve, and build consensus.
• Utilize sound judgment, observation, and assessment skills with tact and empathy.
• Fact-find and seek out information and resources.
• Intervene effectively in crises or difficult situations.
• Demonstrate working knowledge of applicable legislation.
• Organize and prioritize care needs and delivery.
• Maintain a commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Foster and promote good public relations.
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Operate related equipment, including computers and software.
• Be physically and emotionally capable of performing the duties of the position.
• Travel is required; transportation arrangements must meet operational requirements of Vancouver Island Health Authority.

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