Long Term Care Case Manager, Nurse - (216659)

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

Job summary

A leading health authority is seeking a Long Term Care Case Manager, Nurse, to join their dedicated team. This role focuses on assessing and organizing care for clients in the community, fostering collaborative partnerships in healthcare. Candidates must be registered nurses with a strong background in gerontology and community health, displaying effective communication and teamwork skills. A valid BC Driver's license is also required.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with BC College of Nurses and Midwives.
• Three years experience in gerontology and community health is required.
• Valid BC Driver's license necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assessing, planning, organizing, reviewing, and evaluating client care needs.
• Liaising with healthcare professionals and organizations for continuity of care.
• Working in multiple settings including Long-Term Care and community.

Skills

Clinical competence in chronic disease management

Effective teamwork

Problem-solving skills

Effective communication skills

Interpersonal effectiveness

Organizational skills

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as RN

Three years related experience in gerontology

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 requirement to continuously improve 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 health care team. The role involves assessing, planning, organizing, reviewing, and evaluating the care needs of clients and their caregivers/families requiring community-based services. The position 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 role may involve work in multiple settings such as Long-Term Care, assisted living, acute care, and community.

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 in community health; 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.
• Clinical competence in areas such as chronic disease management, health promotion, and illness prevention.
• Effective teamwork with other healthcare professionals, organizations, clients, and families.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Conflict resolution, problem-solving, and consensus-building skills.
• Sound judgment, observation, assessment skills, tact, and empathy.
• Resourcefulness in seeking information and interventions.
• Ability to intervene effectively in crises or difficult situations.
• Knowledge of applicable legislation.
• Organizational and prioritization skills for care delivery.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Ability to foster positive public relations.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal effectiveness.
• Proficiency with related equipment, including computers and software.
• Physical and emotional capacity to perform duties.
• Travel requirements, with transportation arrangements meeting operational needs.

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