Nurse Clinician, Geriatric Rehabilitation Programs

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  • Victoria, BC
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 7 days ago
Close DateLocationRoyal Jubilee Hospital (RJH) - Victoria, BC V8R 1J8 CA (Primary)Work Area (FBA Only)Multi-SiteNoTravel RequirementNo travel requiredShift Start Time/End Time0730-1530Days OffWeekend/StatsVacancy TypeTemp FTSalary Range (Hourly Rate)$49.20 - $67.08Paid FTE1.00Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS75.00Planned Start DateApr. 7 2026Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)Dec. 4 2026Pending Return of IncumbentYesCRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)Required for Professional RegistrationJob DescriptionIn accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.Reporting to the Program Manager or designate, participates in developing, implementing and evaluating programs/services in accordance with the Vision and Mission statements of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (VIHA). Utilizing knowledge and clinical expertise in the assigned clinical area, functions as a clinical resource, providing consultation and in-service to nurses, physicians, other program teams, community nurses, and other health care team staff regarding the care and treatment of patients/clients/residents within the specialty area. Supervises staff and assigns work as required. Responsible for patient assessment and the teaching, in-group and individual settings of staff with a variety of health education needs. Travels to other sites throughout the VIHA and other health care provider sites as required. Provides direct patient care, teaching and problem solving.QUALIFICATIONS:Education, Training And ExperienceGraduation from a recognized nursing program or evidence of an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) certification for specialty and/or service area required or evidence of an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant. Minimum of three years recent related experience in areas such as geriatric rehabilitation and community-based programs or an equivalent combination of education training and experience.Skills And Abilities
  • Demonstrated knowledge of the current theories, technologies and practices in the specialty area including geriatric rehabilitation assessment tools such as the Modified Mini-Mental Status Exam and the Resident Assessment Instrument.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of child/adult education principles.
  • Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing;
  • Ability to work as a member of an interdisciplinary team;
  • Ability to organize workload and set priorities;
  • Ability to work independently;
  • Ability to plan, organize and evaluate patient care;
  • Ability to assess learning needs of people throughout the life cycle;
  • Ability to teach using child/adult education principles;
  • Ability to apply the principles of adult learning in individual and group settings;
  • Ability to deal effectively with a variety of internal and external contacts including co-workers, physicians, community agencies, representatives, patients/clients/residents and families;
  • Valid Class 5 vehicle license.
Link to Full Job DescriptionAdditional information for applicantsAdditional ClausesA first in Canada: minimum Nurse to Patient Ratios (mNPR) are starting in BC! Island Health, alongside other health authorities, is implementing mNPR as a transformative staffing solution that aims to improve the working environment of nurses in order to provide better quality care to our patients.

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