Long Term Care Case Manager, Nurse - (220835)

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

Job summary

A regional health authority in Canada is seeking a Long Term Care Case Manager Nurse to assess and organize care for clients. The ideal candidate must be a registered RN with relevant experience in gerontology. This role involves collaboration with healthcare teams across various settings. A valid BC Driver's license is required and travel will be needed.

Qualifications

• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant.
• Three years recent related experience in gerontology or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, organize, review, and evaluate care needs of clients.
• Foster continuity of care by liaising with various care providers.

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 and 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, is responsible for assessing, planning, organizing, reviewing and evaluating the care needs of clients and their caregivers/families requiring community based services; fosters and promotes 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; and may work in multiple settings such as Long-Term Care, assisted living, acute care and in the community.

QUALIFICATIONS

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 a 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 situation.
• 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.