Long Term Care Case Manager, Nurse - (216959)

Island Health; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization on Vancouver Island seeks a Long Term Care Case Manager, Nurse, to enhance patient care in community settings. This crucial role involves assessing clients' needs and collaborating with healthcare teams to provide comprehensive support and continuity of care. Candidates must be registered nurses with significant experience in gerontology, demonstrating strong clinical skills and effective communication abilities.

Qualifications

• Registration with BC College as a practicing RN.
• 3 years of experience in gerontology and community health.
• Valid BC Driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, organize, review, and evaluation of care needs.
• Liaise with healthcare professionals and organizations.
• Promote continuity of care and cooperative partnerships.

Skills

Chronic disease management

Health promotion

Conflict resolution

Communication

Inter-professional collaboration

Crisis intervention

Education

Registered Nurse with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Three years recent 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 and 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 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 include 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 of 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.
• Demonstrate clinical competence in areas such as chronic disease management, health promotion, and illness prevention.
• Work effectively as part of an inter-professional health care team, with other staff, programs, organizations, clients, and families.
• Work independently and as part of a team.
• Resolve conflicts, problem-solve, and build consensus.
• Utilize sound judgment, observation, assessment skills, tact, and empathy.
• Fact-find, seek out information and resources.
• Intervene effectively in crises or difficult situations.
• Demonstrate knowledge of applicable legislation.
• Organize and prioritize care needs and delivery.
• Maintain 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.

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