Nurse Clinician/CRN (RN) - Transition Services

• Work within a client/patient and family model of care with acute, chronic and palliative populations and within the context of the vision and values of the organization.
• Support nursing staff to provide quality patient/client care for a designated population by providing information based on specialized theory/practice, assessing clinical skills and/or participating in direct patient/client and family care as appropriate.
• Facilitate efficient patient/client flow and access within and between units/areas/programs.
• Collaborate with clinical practice leads to coordinate interdisciplinary staff education that supports a collaborative practice model within the designated area.
• Take corrective action with respect to individual and group learning needs and ensures mechanisms are in place to support interprofessional staff in continuous development.

• Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
• Three (3) years’ recent, related experience relevant to the designated clinical area, including one (1) year’s recent, related teaching experience and/or group facilitation or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Successful completion of two (2) levels of the Vancouver Coastal Health Educator Pathway Program or Provincial Instructor’s Diploma or equivalency.
• Valid BC Driver’s License as local area travel may require the use of a personal vehicle.

• Knowledge of adult education principles and practice within a client/family centered care model.
• Knowledge of the standards of practice and guidelines for clinical practitioners established by the relevant College.
• Knowledge of the Community Health Nurse of Canada (CHNC) competencies and standards of practice.
• Knowledge of provincial acts, regulations, and program policies and guidelines related to home and community care.
• Knowledge of clinical practice standards and theoretical educational frameworks and their role in client care.
• Comprehensive knowledge of clinical practice related to care management and interventions and care of the designated client populations.
• Basic knowledge of nursing standardized tests and measures.
• Knowledge and demonstrated skill in the provision of evidence-based clinical practice related to designated client populations.
• Knowledge of acute, chronic disease, palliative and health management and self-management support.
• Knowledge of community resources available for client/family support and related health services.
• Knowledge of other health care professions and their role in client care.
• Knowledge of policies, procedures and standards of care across the continuums.
• Knowledge of research, quality improvement, evaluation process and methodologies.
• Knowledge of adult education principles, methods and tools.
• Demonstrated ability to assess learning needs and apply appropriate methodologies based on individual learning styles.
• Demonstrated ability to teach, demonstrate, facilitate and lead.
• Demonstrated ability to use critical thinking in facilitation of learning.
• Demonstrated ability to develop educational programs and material.
• Demonstrated excellence in communication within an interprofessional environment.
• Demonstrated ability to function as an effective team member, leader and facilitator.
• Demonstrated ability to apply Lean Management principles and project management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to promote a creative learning environment.
• Demonstrated ability to provide effective consultation.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in collaboration with others.
• Demonstrated ability to adjust to new or unexpected events.

• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
• Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
• Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff

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