Clinician, Hospice Palliative Care - Home Health, New Westminster

Overview

Clinician, Hospice Palliative Care - Home Health, New Westminster

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Salary: CAD $49.20 - $67.08 / hour

Job Summary

We are currently looking to fill a Casual opportunity for a Registered Nurse with Home Health located in New Westminster, B.C.

Experience the exceptional benefits of working with us including:

• Comprehensive, 100% Employer-Paid Benefits: Enjoy peace of mind with full coverage.
• Generous Vacation Time: eligible employees can earn up to four weeks of vacation to recharge and relax.
• Benefit Portability: Seamlessly transfer your benefits from another HEABC employer.
• Immediate Pension Enrollment: Secure your future with a defined municipal pension plan from day one.
• Maternity Top-Up: Receive an 87% top-up during maternity leave.
• TransLink Pass Subsidy: Save on commuting costs with a 50% subsidy on TransLink passes
• Additional employee discounts and perks available
• Eligibility based on employment status

Detailed Overview

Coordinates, screens and prioritizes hospice palliative client activities by assessing clients, consulting with the interdisciplinary team and coordinating client care across the continuum of care; acts as a clinical resource to other nurses and team members by providing clinical guidance and/or nursing consultation; intervenes in client care provided by other nurses and/or healthcare providers, as required to ensure that client outcomes align with care plans; implements, evaluates and recommends clinical education plans for nurses and other staff; provides nursing and clinical education/training through individual and/or group assessment of clinical skills; reviews and evaluates care plans developed for clients and takes corrective action.

Responsibilities

• Supports the interdisciplinary team by monitoring the standards of care and acting as a clinical nurse resource; assesses, demonstrates and directs the provision of care for hospice palliative clients; role models, coaches and mentors the team in therapeutic communication with clients, families and caregivers.
• Coordinates and prioritizes client care activities by providing formal clinical consultations to nurses, interdisciplinary team members and students; reviews client needs and progress, troubleshoots and provides clinical guidance to adapt care plans; collaborates with staff on referral options to other healthcare professionals.
• Consults with the interdisciplinary team and other healthcare providers to resolve client care issues; supports staff with critical thinking to address variances from guidelines; works with client, family and caregiver to understand and minimize variances.
• Develops and implements clinical education, training and orientation in the designated clinical area for the interdisciplinary team; assesses learning needs and updates learning plans; delivers teaching/learning strategies aligned with outcomes.
• Assesses clinical skills by reviewing competencies and quality indicators; designs and evaluates clinical education programs in hospice palliative care; provides training to new team members and ongoing continuing education.
• Acts as preceptor, clinical resource and mentor; coordinates with the Manager on skill deficiencies; provides instruction to staff and ensures learning outcomes are met; promotes best client practices.
• Coordinates quality improvement and risk management activities; evaluates changes to care practice, completes client incident reports, conducts safety audits and makes recommendations to update policies and procedures.
• Participates in interdisciplinary rounds and care conferences; advocates for the client’s dignity, autonomy, and access to information.
• Participates in staff recruitment and performance evaluations by contributing to interviews and providing feedback to management on selection and orientation needs.
• Promotes research in nursing by integrating evidence-based findings into practice; supports clinical practice with current research.
• Sets measurable goals and maintains clinical competence through professional development; collaborates with the Manager to monitor progress against timelines.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse and/or Registered Psychiatric Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM). Three (3) years of recent related clinical nursing experience in the designated clinical area, including one (1) year in a supervisory/leadership role, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Completion of applicable Canadian Nursing Association (CNA) certificate in the designated clinical area. Valid BC Driver's License and access to a personal vehicle for business-related purposes.

Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of nursing theory and evidence-based hospice palliative best practices.
• Understanding of adult learning principles and critical thinking.
• Ability to develop, implement and revise education/training programs.
• Ability to lead through modeling, coaching and mentoring.
• Ability to instruct others and facilitate learning of staff and/or clients/families.
• Effective verbal and written communication with clients, co-workers, families and service providers.
• Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Ability to establish rapport with staff, clients and stakeholders.
• Problem solving and conflict management skills.
• Ability to plan, organize and prioritize work in a changing environment.
• Proficiency with related software and equipment.
• Physical ability to perform duties of the position.

About Fraser Health

Fraser Health is the heart of health care for over two million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in British Columbia. We are committed to diversity, inclusion and culturally safe care.

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Employment type: Casual; Seniority level: Mid-Senior level; Job function: Health Care Provider; Industries: Hospitals and Health Care.

Location: Burnaby/Surrey, British Columbia, Canada. This job posting may be listed in multiple locations.

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