REGISTERED NURSE (RN), CLINICAL PRACTICE CONSULTANT, ELDERLY SERVICES
Apply NowCompany: Northern Health Authority
Location: Terrace, BC V8G 1A1
Description:
Position Summary
Are you interested in sharing your clinical nursing experience with others on your team? If you are looking for an opportunity that will make use of your varied skills and experiences or if you are seeking a challenge that will draw upon your leadership skills and initiative, then please read on.
In accordance with established vision and values of the organization, the Clinical Practice Consultant - Elderly Services practices in accordance with the standards of professional practice and code of ethics as outlined by the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) as well as within a patient and family centered care model.
The Clinical Practice Consultant - Elderly Services is to champion, guide and lead the delivery of a comprehensive care for clients. The Clinical Practice Consultant - Elderly Services will promote the delivery of quality client care by providing clinical consultation and expertise, education and direction based on a specialized body of knowledge to interdisciplinary team members. This role will collaborate with other Clinical Practice Consultants - Elderly Services and members of the inter disciplinary teams; research and evaluate current standards and facilitate the development and implementation of program policies and procedures, education programs for staff and quality improvement initiatives, incorporating evidence based 'best practices'.
The Clinical Practice Consultant - Elderly Services is to champion, guide and lead the delivery of a comprehensive care for clients. The Clinical Practice Consultant - Elderly Services will promote the delivery of quality client care by providing clinical consultation and expertise, education and direction based on a specialized body of knowledge to interdisciplinary team members. This role will collaborate with other Clinical Practice Consultants - Elderly Services and members of the inter disciplinary teams; research and evaluate current standards and facilitate the development and implementation of program policies and procedures, education programs for staff and quality improvement initiatives, incorporating evidence based 'best practices'.
Terrace The thriving community of Terrace is northern living at its best. Snow-capped mountains, pristine glacier-fed rivers, lakes, and streams all add to the beauty of this community. The main industries in Terrace are communications, transportation, and natural resources. The population is approximately 12,700. There are nine elementary schools, four secondary schools, and Northwest Community College and a UNBC campus. Check out Terrace where there is always something new to experience.
What Northern Health has to offer you!
Comprehensive benefit packages including, extended health/dental and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casuals have the option of paying for benefits.
Four weeks vacation with one year of continuous service
Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for eligible positions
Employee referral program
Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
Spectacular outdoor activities and the shortest commutes in BC
"Loan Forgiveness Programs" are offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
As part of your application process, you will need to upload the following documentation:
Registration number (if you are part of a regulated profession)
Any supporting documents regarding education/qualifications for this position.
Examples may include:
Program certificates or diplomas
High school/college/university transcripts etc.
It is also recommended to provide a cover letter and resume
Are you an International Applicant? Before applying for a job with Northern Health, please follow these steps on our Northern Health careers page
Qualfications
Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant or as a practicing RPN Registrant.
Minimum of two years recent experience in working in a mental health setting, preferably with older adults.
Current CPR certification.
Valid Class 5 BC driver's license and use of personal vehicle is required for travel with the region
Skills and Abilities:
Assessment and Intervention: Demonstrated ability to complete initial and ongoing client assessments (clinical and diagnostic reasoning) and provide nursing care through appropriate/ prescribed technical, therapeutic, safety type interventions.
Teaching: Ability to transmit information intended to instruct clients and others about topics essential to health care and well-being.
Knowledge Integration: Using factual information, prior learning and basic principles and procedures to support decisions and actions with relevant research-based evidence. Integrates best practice from nursing and health-related disciplines and the humanities, arts, and sciences disciplines into professional practice. Knowledge of legislation related to Health Care, i.e., Mental Health Act, Health Care Consent & Care Facility Admission Act, Adult Guardianship Act.
Communication: Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with the clients, families, the public, medical staff, and the members of the interdisciplinary team using verbal, written and computer communication means. Ability to effectively apply conflict resolution skills.
Critical Thinking: Demonstrated ability to integrate and evaluate pertinent data (from multiple sources) to problem-solve effectively.
Human Caring and Relationship Centered Practice: Ability to promote client-focused care that demonstrates care for and with clients and significant others, sensitive to diverse cultures and preferences, client advocacy and social justice concerns.
Management: Manages time and resources, implements activities to promote cooperation among relevant others, supervises responsibilities of others, collaborates across disciplines and related activities.
Leadership: -Promotes staff morale, cooperation, assertiveness and risk-taking, creative planning for change and innovations, implementation of NH policies or other protocols, and ongoing professional development of self and others.
Teamwork: Demonstrated ability to foster teamwork and a commitment to excellence in the provision of client care.
Equipment: Demonstrated computer skills including the use of Meditech and Windows based programs. Demonstrated data analysis skills including appropriate data analysis and reporting tools. Demonstrated ability in the use of e-mail and word processing. Ability to operate other related equipment as required in the specific practice area
Take reasonable care to protect own health and safety. Comply with responsibilities outlined in the Workers Compensation Act Part 3, the OHS Regulations and any applicable orders
Report incidents, near misses and exposures which cause or have the potential to cause an occupational injury or illness to any employee.
Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
Who we are
Northern Health covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometers and offers health services in over two dozen communities and 55 First Nation's communities. We deliver hospital and community-based health care for a population of 300,000.
Employing more than 7,000 staff throughout the region, Northern Health provides exceptional health services for Northerners, through the efforts of dedicated staff and physicians, in partnership with communities and organizations in Northern BC.
There is a wide variety of career opportunities available in our two dozen hospitals, 25 long-term care facilities, public health units and many other offices providing specialized services.
Are you interested in sharing your clinical nursing experience with others on your team? If you are looking for an opportunity that will make use of your varied skills and experiences or if you are seeking a challenge that will draw upon your leadership skills and initiative, then please read on.
In accordance with established vision and values of the organization, the Clinical Practice Consultant - Elderly Services practices in accordance with the standards of professional practice and code of ethics as outlined by the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) as well as within a patient and family centered care model.
The Clinical Practice Consultant - Elderly Services is to champion, guide and lead the delivery of a comprehensive care for clients. The Clinical Practice Consultant - Elderly Services will promote the delivery of quality client care by providing clinical consultation and expertise, education and direction based on a specialized body of knowledge to interdisciplinary team members. This role will collaborate with other Clinical Practice Consultants - Elderly Services and members of the inter disciplinary teams; research and evaluate current standards and facilitate the development and implementation of program policies and procedures, education programs for staff and quality improvement initiatives, incorporating evidence based 'best practices'.
The Clinical Practice Consultant - Elderly Services is to champion, guide and lead the delivery of a comprehensive care for clients. The Clinical Practice Consultant - Elderly Services will promote the delivery of quality client care by providing clinical consultation and expertise, education and direction based on a specialized body of knowledge to interdisciplinary team members. This role will collaborate with other Clinical Practice Consultants - Elderly Services and members of the inter disciplinary teams; research and evaluate current standards and facilitate the development and implementation of program policies and procedures, education programs for staff and quality improvement initiatives, incorporating evidence based 'best practices'.
Terrace The thriving community of Terrace is northern living at its best. Snow-capped mountains, pristine glacier-fed rivers, lakes, and streams all add to the beauty of this community. The main industries in Terrace are communications, transportation, and natural resources. The population is approximately 12,700. There are nine elementary schools, four secondary schools, and Northwest Community College and a UNBC campus. Check out Terrace where there is always something new to experience.
What Northern Health has to offer you!
Comprehensive benefit packages including, extended health/dental and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casuals have the option of paying for benefits.
Four weeks vacation with one year of continuous service
Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for eligible positions
Employee referral program
Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
Spectacular outdoor activities and the shortest commutes in BC
"Loan Forgiveness Programs" are offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
As part of your application process, you will need to upload the following documentation:
Registration number (if you are part of a regulated profession)
Any supporting documents regarding education/qualifications for this position.
Examples may include:
Program certificates or diplomas
High school/college/university transcripts etc.
It is also recommended to provide a cover letter and resume
Are you an International Applicant? Before applying for a job with Northern Health, please follow these steps on our Northern Health careers page
Qualfications
Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant or as a practicing RPN Registrant.
Minimum of two years recent experience in working in a mental health setting, preferably with older adults.
Current CPR certification.
Valid Class 5 BC driver's license and use of personal vehicle is required for travel with the region
Skills and Abilities:
Assessment and Intervention: Demonstrated ability to complete initial and ongoing client assessments (clinical and diagnostic reasoning) and provide nursing care through appropriate/ prescribed technical, therapeutic, safety type interventions.
Teaching: Ability to transmit information intended to instruct clients and others about topics essential to health care and well-being.
Knowledge Integration: Using factual information, prior learning and basic principles and procedures to support decisions and actions with relevant research-based evidence. Integrates best practice from nursing and health-related disciplines and the humanities, arts, and sciences disciplines into professional practice. Knowledge of legislation related to Health Care, i.e., Mental Health Act, Health Care Consent & Care Facility Admission Act, Adult Guardianship Act.
Communication: Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with the clients, families, the public, medical staff, and the members of the interdisciplinary team using verbal, written and computer communication means. Ability to effectively apply conflict resolution skills.
Critical Thinking: Demonstrated ability to integrate and evaluate pertinent data (from multiple sources) to problem-solve effectively.
Human Caring and Relationship Centered Practice: Ability to promote client-focused care that demonstrates care for and with clients and significant others, sensitive to diverse cultures and preferences, client advocacy and social justice concerns.
Management: Manages time and resources, implements activities to promote cooperation among relevant others, supervises responsibilities of others, collaborates across disciplines and related activities.
Leadership: -Promotes staff morale, cooperation, assertiveness and risk-taking, creative planning for change and innovations, implementation of NH policies or other protocols, and ongoing professional development of self and others.
Teamwork: Demonstrated ability to foster teamwork and a commitment to excellence in the provision of client care.
Equipment: Demonstrated computer skills including the use of Meditech and Windows based programs. Demonstrated data analysis skills including appropriate data analysis and reporting tools. Demonstrated ability in the use of e-mail and word processing. Ability to operate other related equipment as required in the specific practice area
Take reasonable care to protect own health and safety. Comply with responsibilities outlined in the Workers Compensation Act Part 3, the OHS Regulations and any applicable orders
Report incidents, near misses and exposures which cause or have the potential to cause an occupational injury or illness to any employee.
Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
Who we are
Northern Health covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometers and offers health services in over two dozen communities and 55 First Nation's communities. We deliver hospital and community-based health care for a population of 300,000.
Employing more than 7,000 staff throughout the region, Northern Health provides exceptional health services for Northerners, through the efforts of dedicated staff and physicians, in partnership with communities and organizations in Northern BC.
There is a wide variety of career opportunities available in our two dozen hospitals, 25 long-term care facilities, public health units and many other offices providing specialized services.