Work Area (FBA Only) Multi-Site No Travel Requirement No travel required Shift Start Time/End Time 0730-1600 and 0800-1630 Days Off Weekend/Stats Vacancy Type Casual Salary Range (Hourly Rate) $41.42 - $59.52 Paid FTE 0.0 Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS 0 Planned Start Date Feb. 4 2025 Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY) Pending Return of Incumbent CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check) Required for Professional Registration Job Description
In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority), 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 Island Health. Utilizing knowledge and clinical consultation and expertise, education and direction in the assigned clinical area, consults, confers, and collaborates with other health care givers. Demonstrates expertise and leadership in nursing practice, provides consultation and advocacy regarding client needs 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. Plans and provides direct nursing care to patients in the hospital or in the community in accordance with the unit/program philosophy, competency guidelines, policies, and the BC College of Nurses and Midwives Standards of Practice. Provides evidence based clinical care that is client focused and incorporates self-management techniques to patients in other units requiring burn and wound care. Assesses, plans, delivers, and evaluates the care needs of acute, chronic and palliative clients of all ages in the outpatient settings emphasizing independence and health promotion.
Travel may be a requirement of this position. Transportation arrangements must meet the operational requirements of Island Health in accordance with the service assignment and may require the use of a personal vehicle.
QUALIFICATIONS:Education, Training And ExperienceRegistration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant. Graduation from a recognized nursing program with Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) certification for Nurses who specialize in Wound, Ostomy and Continence or completion of the International Interdisciplinary Wound Care Program or Masters in Wound Healing. Three years recent related wound care experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Related experience with wound/burn management, including chronic venous disease, venous leg ulcers, peripheral arterial disease, arterial ulcers, lower extremity neuropathic disease and diabetic foot ulcers. Experience, knowledge and skill of lower limb vascular and neuropathic clinical assessment,
Valid BC Driver's License.
Skills And AbilitiesAbility to integrate and apply BC College of Nurses and Midwives Standards for Nursing Practice. Demonstrated knowledge of the current theories, technologies and practices in the specialty area. 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 in an ambulatory clinic environment. Ability to plan, prioritize, organize and evaluate patient care needs to ensure patient demands are met. 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 establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients and their families and with colleagues, both on a one-to-one basis and within an interdisciplinary team/group context. Ability to be empathetic and to relate well with people from a wide variety of socio-economic and cultural environments. Demonstrate sound organizational, problem solving, and teaching skills. Demonstrate sound judgement, observation and patient assessment skills. Operate related equipment. Remain calm and respond appropriately in stressful and emergency situations. Physical ability to perform the duties of the position. Link to Full Job Description https://jd.viha.ca/JD5361.pdf Additional information for applicants Additional Clauses BCNU: PLEASE NOTE: THIS POSITION WILL BE POSTED FOR 72 HOURS. NOTE CLOSING DATE. Recent negotiations with the Nurses Bargaining Association (NBA) have resulted in changes to the hiring language in the Collective Agreement ( Article 18.01- First Consideration). The internal application process for nurse postings has been changed to ensure that you are aware of the need to provide the following relevant information with your application (within your Cover Letter and/or Resume). 1) Qualifications (Education & Experience): Please list how you meet the qualification requirements as noted in the job posting. 2) Qualifications (Skills & Abilities): Please explain how you meet each of the critical unit specific skills and abilities to work successfully in this position on this unit. Refer to the Job Posting for Skills & Abilities. The change to application process will help managers determine if internal applicants meet education and experience qualifications, and have the necessary unit skills and abilities contained in the job description. Requisition CA Nurses Bargaining Association Affiliation/Union BCNU