Position Summary
Our busy rehab unit at the Penticton Regional Hospital is seeking a motivated and organized Patient Care Coordinator (PCC) Registered Nurse, to support and lead the nursing team. This is a permanent full-time position offering a generous relocation reimbursement allowance.
As the PCC for our unit, you will be responsible for the coordination of day to day operations and high quality, safe patient care. Days of work are Monday to Friday from 07:00-15:00.
Typical PCC responsibilities include:
• Supporting/coordinating the seamless movement of patients through the healthcare system and in accessing appropriate resources.
• Supervising staff, as well as serving as a role model and a resource to staff for clinical decision-making, clinical assessments of patients and in the counseling and education of families.
• Reviewing, analysing and making recommendations on the development of administrative systems such as policies, procedures and standards of patient care and adequate staffing levels.
• Developing and maintaining a continuous quality improvement environment.
• Liaising with the interdisciplinary team for identification, coordination and efficient utilization of resources as well as planning for staff educational needs.
Interior Health offers many generous employer paid benefits, rewarding career development opportunities and employee services to support you at every stage of your career. If you think you would be an asset to our strong, welcoming nursing team, then we would love to hear from you!
Penticton has one of the best year-round climates in Canada, so it’s easy to enjoy two beautiful lakes, acres of parks and wilderness trails on the local mountains. Penticton's population is approximately 33,000 and offers small town charm with bigger city amenities.
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Qualifications
-Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing, advanced preparation in the clinical specialty of the assigned area
-Three years of recent related clinical experience in the assigned practice environment
-Two years recent supervisory and teaching experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
-Current CPR certification required.
-Current practicing registration with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
Comments
This posting is covered by the Provincial Health Officer’s mandatory COVID-19 vaccination orders and selected applicant(s) must comply.
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