Chronic Disease Care Coordinator (Rn)

Come work as a Chronic Disease Care Coordinator (RN) with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for an experienced Registered Nurse to join the team at Powell River Health Unit, in Powell River, as a Chronic Disease Care Coordinator. Apply today to join our team!

As a Chronic Disease Care Coordinator with VCH you will

• Provide continuity of care by assessing patients, liaise with team members, implement clinical interventions, evaluate patient outcomes, coordinate ongoing care and supporting transition.
• Collaboratively develop and implement shared care plans that are accessible to other healthcare providers involved in the patient’s care management.
• Consult, confer, and collaborate with multidisciplinary team members, physicians, educational resources and other health care professions to achieve excellence in patient-centred education and research.
• Assist individuals to achieve and maintain optimal health through the provision of information/health promotion, disease prevention and treatment services.
• Act as a clinical resource for the interdisciplinary team by providing information based on specialized theory and practice related to patients with complex heath care needs.
• Support physician practices in office redesign to include comprehensive and coordinated case management skills for Chronic Disease Management (CDM) and prevention using agreed upon best practice quality improvement measures, guidelines and protocols.

About Powell River, Bc

On the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia, where endless green mountains meet sheltered Pacific Ocean waters, Powell River provides a stimulating blend of outdoor adventure and cultural amenities. Originally founded as a resource extraction centre - once home to the world's largest pulp and paper mill - Powell River now offers adventurers countless opportunities for kayaking, canoeing, rock climbing, golfing, boating, hiking, biking, fishing, and scuba diving. This area is host to world-class art galleries, tremendous dining opportunities, and memorable events and festivals.

On the doorstep of both Vancouver and Vancouver Island, the Powell River region offers an array of experiences for travelers of all kinds, no matter the season. Experience the legendary Sunshine Coast Trail and Powell Forest Canoe Route, rock-climb the Eldred Valley, snowshoe in the Knuckleheads; this is the adventure destination you've long been waiting for.

Education & Experience

• Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
• Valid BC Driver’s License. Local area travel requires the use of a personal vehicle for which mileage will be reimbursed.
• Three (3) years’ recent, related nursing experience in chronic disease/complex illness education or chronic disease management and prevention, experience facilitating change, group process and team building, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Knowledge & Abilities

• Computer literacy with demonstrated wordprocessing, spreadsheet, presentation and database skills
• Comprehensive knowledge of health care disciplines and their role in chronic disease management and care procedures/processes.
• Demonstrated ability to provide effective consultation.
• Broad knowledge of policies, procedures, and standards of care.
• Comprehensive knowledge of BCCNM standards for nursing practice.
• Demonstrated ability to establish workload priorities in collaboration with others.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with co-workers, physicians, other health care staff and clients and their families, either one-on-one and in-groups.
• Demonstrated ability in understanding the stages of change/motivational interviewing techniques.
• Broad knowledge of clinical practice that includes comprehensive and coordinated care for Chronic Disease Management (CDM) and prevention using agreed upon best practice quality improvement measures, guidelines and protocols.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Broad knowledge of research methodology and processes, including analytical and evaluation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to deal with and/or guide others in resolution of conflict issues.
• Demonstrated skill in CPR techniques.
• Demonstrated ability to teach, demonstrate, facilitate and coach.
• Demonstrated ability to promote a creative practice change environment.
• Demonstrated ability to function as an effective team member, leader, and facilitator.
• Broad knowledge of nursing science theory, and practice within a client/family centred care model.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in collaboration with others.

The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes.

As per the current Public Health Orders (Long Term Care/Seniors Assisted Living Provincial Health Officer Order and the Health Sector Order), as of October 26, 2021, all employees working for Vancouver Coastal Health must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. Proof of vaccination status will be required.

WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?

VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and "going first" when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.

• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff
• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
• 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
• Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential to our goals of creating a great place to work and delivering exceptional care. We acknowledge and accommodate unique differences and ensure special measures are in place so that all prospective and current employees are given an opportunity to succeed.

We are committed to building a representative workforce and encourage applications reflecting diversity of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization or ancestry, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.

Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2023.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.

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Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.