Job Title: Home Care Nurse
Work Site: Various Sites - Vancouver or Richmond, BC
Status: Regular, Temporary, Casual
Start Date: As Soon As Possible
Salary: $29.02 - $38.10 per hour
Hours: Variable
Reference#: 027172
JOB SUMMARY:
Working within the context of a client-centered care approach, the vision/values of the Vancouver Coastal Health Authority, and in accordance with CRNBC Standards of Practice, the Home Care Nurse plans, delivers and evaluates the care needs of acutely, chronically and terminally ill adult and older adult clients in community settings.
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The Registered Nurse (RN) utilizes the nursing process, critical thinking and problem solving skills to provide holistic care to individuals, families, groups, communities and populations across the life span. The RN is responsible for the overall coordination and direction of nursing care. The RN provides clinical leadership particularly in complex or unpredictable patient/client care settings.
The RN has the knowledge, skill and judgment needed to provide competent, evidenced based nursing practice. The RN is accountable for the development, implementation and ongoing evaluation of the plan of care to achieve patient/client outcomes.
The RN supports the development of students and colleagues through acting as a preceptor and providing ongoing mentorship. The RN contributes to the efficient and effective functioning of the unit, coordination of patient care and staffing.
The RN accepts responsibility for maintaining and continually enhancing competencies through ongoing professional development including participation in education programs, research and continuous quality activities. The RN practices according to the Canadian Nurses Association Code of Ethics for Registered Nurses, the College of Registered Nurses of Nova Scotia Standards of Nursing Practice, specialty standards as applicable and the policies and procedures of the Capital District Health Authority.
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Qualifications:
*Graduate of a accredited school of nursing and be eligible for registration in Nova Scotia
*Critical Care experience required
*Completion of Critical Care nursing course an asset
*Cardiovascular experience an asset
*Demonstrates strong interpersonal and communication skills
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Hours of Work:
Long assignment full-time position; 75 hours biweekly
Beginning September 06, 2009 until September 05, 2010
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Salary: Registered Nurse
$29.0725 -$34.1107 hourly
(35.3045 hourly with 25 years RN experience)
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Closing Statement: Thank you for your interest in this position.
This is a NSGEU Bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions.
We will contact you should you be selected for an interview. Typically interviews are held within three to four weeks of the closing date.
Capital Health is proud to provide a smoke free and scent free environment that promotes our vision - Healthy people, healthy communities.
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