Long Term Care Case Manager, Nurse - (217636)

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

Job summary

A regional healthcare authority in Port McNeill is seeking a Long Term Care Case Manager, Nurse. Responsible for assessing and organizing the care needs of clients, this role requires strong inter-professional collaboration and gerontology expertise. The ideal candidate must be a registered RN with at least three years of relevant experience and possess a valid BC Driver's license. The position emphasizes patient safety and quality improvement.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid BC Driver's license.
• Experience in community health is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess and plan care needs of clients.
• Liaise with primary care physicians and healthcare organizations.
• Promote continuity of care.

Skills

Nursing process application

Clinical competence

Inter-professional teamwork

Conflict resolution

Crisis intervention

Effective communication

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 responsibility shared by everyone at VIHA. As such, 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. They are responsible for assessing, planning, organizing, reviewing, and evaluating the care needs of clients and their caregivers/families requiring community-based services. They foster and promote continuity of care and co-operative partnerships by liaising with primary care physicians, long-term care homes, acute care hospitals, and other programs/organizations involved in the provision of services. The role may involve work in multiple settings such as Long-Term Care, assisted living, acute care, and in the 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 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 described in BC College of Nurses and Midwives Standards of Practice.
• Ability to demonstrate clinical competence including areas such as chronic disease management, health promotion, and illness prevention.
• Ability to work effectively as part of an inter-professional health care team, with other staff, other programs/organizations, and with clients and their caregivers/families.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Ability to resolve conflict, problem-solve, and build consensus.
• Ability to utilize sound judgment, good observation and assessment skills, tact, and empathy.
• Ability to fact find, seek out information and/or resources.
• Ability to intervene in crisis or difficult situations.
• Ability to demonstrate a working knowledge of applicable legislation.
• Ability to organize and prioritize care needs and delivery of care.
• Ability to maintain a commitment to continuing professional development as required by the employer.
• Ability to foster and promote good public relations.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deal with others effectively.
• Ability to operate related equipment, including computers and software.
• Physically and emotionally able to carry out the duties of the position.
• Travel is a requirement of this position, and transportation arrangements must meet the operational requirements of the Vancouver Island Health Authority.

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