Long Term Care Case Manager, Nurse - (217311)

Island Health; Nanaimo; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An organization on Vancouver Island seeks a Long Term Care Case Manager, Nurse to join their inter-professional healthcare team. This role focuses on evaluating and meeting the care needs of clients and their caregivers while fostering partnerships with healthcare providers. Candidates must be registered as an RN with the BC College of Nurses and have experience in gerontology. A valid BC Driver's license is required, along with strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Current RN registration.
• Three years recent related experience in gerontology.
• Valid BC Driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Assessing, planning, organizing, reviewing, and evaluating client care needs.
• Liaising with healthcare teams, including physicians and hospitals.
• Promoting continuity of care in various settings.

Skills

Nursing process application

Clinical competence

Team collaboration

Conflict resolution

Effective communication

Judgment and assessment

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Three years 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. Continuous quality and safety improvement is inherent in 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. The 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 programs/organizations. The position may be in multiple settings, including 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

• Apply nursing process as per BC College of Nurses and Midwives Standards of Practice.
• Demonstrate clinical competence in chronic disease management, health promotion, and illness prevention.
• Work effectively as part of an inter-professional healthcare team, with other staff, programs, organizations, clients, and families.
• Work independently and as a team member.
• Resolve conflicts, problem-solve, and build consensus.
• Utilize sound judgment, observation, assessment skills, tact, and empathy.
• Fact-find, seek 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 verbally and in writing.
• Operate related equipment, including computers and software.
• Physically and emotionally capable of performing duties.
• Travel is required; transportation must meet operational requirements of Vancouver Island Health Authority.

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