Clinical Resource Nurse (RN). Palliative Care
Vancouver Coastal Health
- Richmond, BC
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Utilize specialized knowledge and skills to assist staff to plan, develop, implement and evaluate care, delivery and program services to palliative care clients and families.
- Support the philosophy, vision and mission of the Palliative Care Program and the delivery of quality consistent care in an efficient and integrated model.
- Provide staff development and support relative to palliative care services offered in Community through coaching, mentoring and leadership.
- Act as a clinical resource to all health disciplines and team members across the health units related to palliative care.
- Provide clinical education services including orientation to clinical practice, resources, and services; individual and group learning assessments; developing, implementing, and evaluating clinical education programs and resources using specialized theory and knowledge of Home Care and Palliative/Hospice services as well as adult teaching and learning theories.
- Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
- Five (5) years recent and successful experience in Palliative Care Nursing and Home Care Nursing or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience in acute and community care.
- Current CNA Certification in Palliative Care.
- Valid driver’s license and local travel requires the use of personal vehicle.
- Demonstrated ability to provide clinical leadership and work direction.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and in collaboration with others.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively plan, organize and prioritize work.
- Demonstrated ability to deal with or guide others in resolution of conflict.
- Demonstrated ability to use critical thinking skills in the approach to patient & client care.
- Demonstrated ability to lead change and support staff through transition.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively lead a project or initiative.
- Demonstrated ability to promote a supportive, creative learning environment and engage in continuous QI.
- Demonstrated ability in nursing related to palliative care clients and families.
- Demonstrated ability to plan and implement plans of care in relation to staff priorities.
- Ability to mentor, coach, and provide feedback.
- Ability to teach using knowledge of adult learning theories. Demonstrates ability to adjust to new or unexpected events.
- Demonstrates ability to deal with conflict situations.
- Demonstrates ability to work collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate orally and in writing.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate with and deal effectively home care nurses, co-workers, physicians, other health care staff and staff of outside agencies.
- Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
- Demonstrated skill in the use of medical equipment and supplies appropriate to the clinical area.
- Basic computer literacy to operate a computerized patient care information system.
- Ability to operate related equipment.
- 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