Nurse Case Manager - Registered Nurse (RN)/Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN)

at  Vancouver Coastal Health

COME WORK AS A NURSE CASE MANAGER WITH VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH (VCH)!

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Registered Psychiatric Nurse OR Registered Nurse to join the Home Health team at South Health Unit in Vancouver, BC. Apply today to join our team!

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse or a Registered Psychiatric Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
• (3) Three years’ recent clinical nursing experience working in acute care with a medical and/or geriatric focus, recent case management or home care nursing experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Local area travel requires the use of personal vehicle.
• Valid BC Driver’s License.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Demonstrates ability to problem solve using sound judgment in applying critical thinking skills within safe limits of client care.
• Demonstrated skill in physical assessment and chronic disease management.
• Demonstrated competency in psychomotor skills required within the designated scope of nursing practice.
• Comprehensive knowledge of BCCNM standards of practice and guidelines for clinical practitioners.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and set priorities for care for a caseload of clients.
• Comprehensive knowledge of other health disciplines and their role in client care.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a member of a interdisciplinary team.
• Comprehensive knowledge of adult education principles, methods and tools.
• Demonstrated ability to use research and methodology in practice.
• Demonstrated ability to provide leadership and work direction.
• Demonstrated skill in facilitating groups that include professionals/clients and or clients/family members.
• Demonstrated ability to teach, demonstrate, coach and facilitate clients and families.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate, negotiate and deal effectively with co-workers, physicians, other health care staff, clients and their families, and staff of outside agencies.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively deal with conflict resolutions.
• Demonstrated ability to adjust to new or unexpected events.
• Demonstrated ability in conducting physical, mental, psychosocial/functional environmental assessments.
• Demonstrated skill in the use of supplies and materials utilized in the provision of community based nursing service.
• Demonstrated physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Computer literacy to operate a computerized patient care information system and email system.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
  Closing Statement:
  The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes.

Please refer the Job description for details