Position Summary
Are you an energetic, organized, and compassionate person? Are you interested in Community Care Nursing? We have an amazing career opportunity as a Transition Nurse within the Community Integrated Health Services team in Cranbrook! The position will support transition of MHSU clients from East Kootenay Regional Hospital and Community MHSU, and will serve as a link between the two levels of service.
Under the direction of the Manager, the Transition Nurse works collegially and collaboratively with multidisciplinary/multi-agency teams and takes a lead role in planning, implementing, evaluating and coordinating the flow of integrated care plans for all assigned clients with complex discharge planning and service needs. This position provides comprehensive assessment of individuals and is responsible for identifying variances from discharge plans and service needs, as well as resolution of client, caregiver and system issues.
The Transition Nurse acts as a resource to clients/families and various health service teams in the assessment of client needs and eligibility for appropriate resources. This position is responsible for communicating changes in the day to day service needs of the client and liaising with the multidisciplinary team so that changes in capacity and utilization can be anticipated, monitored and alternate strategies developed in order to facilitate the most effective use of health service resources to meet client needs.
This is a casual position. Days of work are Monday to Friday 08:00-16:00.
Come live, work and play where others only vacation. Make a difference. Love your work. Apply today!
Community Profile: Located in the southeastern corner of British Columbia, Cranbrook is the business capital of the East Kootenays and the largest city in the Rocky Mountain Region. Nestled on a gentle plain with scenic mountain vistas in the distance, it is considered by many to be an ideal location to raise a family or retire. Residents enjoy a variety of outdoor recreational opportunities including golf, hiking and skiing. For those who enjoy more urban pursuits, there are shops, boutiques and cafes, as well as an arts centre and heritage attractions. Cranbrook’s economy is driven primarily by mining, forestry, transportation, and tourism.
Qualifications
Graduation from an approved School of Nursing plus two (2) years recent related clinical experience which includes a combination of Community and Acute Care nursing experience working with the assigned complex patient/client population; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Current practicing registration with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) required.
Current valid B.C. Drivers License required.
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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