Job Summary:
Working within the context of the client-centered, family focused vision and goals of the Tsleil-Waututh Nation’s Home and Community Care Program, the FNIH Home and Community Care Program and in accordance with CRNBC Standards of Practice, the Home Care Nurse combines her/his health sciences knowledge with assessment, supervisory and clinical nursing skills to effectively assess and coordinate client care for the Tsleil-Waututh Nation’s Home and Continuing Care Program. The Home Care Nurse provides direction, guidance and supervision of the Home Support Workers and other health staff as needed.
Qualifications:
- Member in good standing of the College of Registered Nurses of British Columbia (CRNBC)
- Bachelor degree in nursing from a Canadian University or recognized equivalent
- Experience in public health or community-based setting
- Valid Class 5 Driver’s License and own vehicle
- Complete Criminal Record Check
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Participates in the planning, development and evaluation of the Tsleil-Waututh Nation’s Home and Community Care Program
- Coordinate home care services in such a way to meet the home care service needs of the clients while encouraging independence, family and community support
- Identifies community members requiring home care support
- Completes a structured client assessment that includes ongoing re-assessment and determines client need and service allocation
- Develops a client centered care plan
- Implement the care plan to provide in-home personal care/home management services in collaboration with the Home support Workers and other health staff as needed
- Provides mentoring, direction, guidance, support and supervision for Tsleil-Waututh Nation Home Support Workers
- Provides in-home direct nursing care as required
- Documents the assessments, care plans and service delivery on the clients personal Home Care Health Record
- Computes and submits service delivery data and reports as required by FNIH Home and Community Care Program
- Adheres to infection-control guidelines
- Maintains client confidentiality and ensures that all records are stored securely
- Provides clients and family caregivers with health information as required through demonstrations and informal teaching sessions
- Assess the need for capacity building and conducts in-service training sessions for the Home Support Workers and other members of the health team as appropriate
- Participates in case management and family conferences as appropriate
- Maintains nursing skills through attendance at workshops, conferences, in-service and staff meeting, in addition to reading current literature and Best Practice Guidelines
- Ensures that clients admitted to the Home and Community Care Program have access to medical supplies and equipment
- Maintains professional support and consultation to ensure the program is delivered in a safe effective manner
- Establishes internal and external linkages with other professionals and community resources (i.e. via referrals)
Skills/Abilities:
- Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a variety of people and circumstances
- Ability to teach and facilitate learning
- Ability to guide and supervise Home Support Workers and the ability to establish realistic performance expectations
- Self-directed with demonstrated organizational skills
- Tolerance and sensitivity to the needs of every individual and their right to be treated with respect and fairness
- Ability to maintain a professional demeanor and confidentiality
KNOWLEDGE:
- Knowledge and understanding of First Nations communities, health and social issues
- Knowledge and understanding of the population health approach and the social determinants of health
- Knowledge of strategies for health promotion, disease and injury prevention, determinants of health and illness, and health protection.
- Knowledge of local community resources and agencies.
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