Chronic Disease Prevention Management Nurse

1 month ago

West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Vancouver Coastal Health Full time

Job Summary

Vancouver Coastal Health is seeking a Registered Nurse to join the Chronic Disease Services team at West Vancouver Community Centre in West Vancouver, BC.

The successful candidate will provide chronic disease management education and clinical intervention to a designated client population on an individual and/or group basis who are at risk for chronic diseases.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide chronic disease management education and clinical intervention to a designated client population.
  • Participate in the development, implementation, delivery, and evaluation of education and early intervention and chronic disease management programs.
  • Conduct outpatient assessments.
  • Support client self-management of chronic disease through teaching, counselling, and lifestyle adjustments.
  • Share information and collaborate with other healthcare teams to ensure the provision of quality chronic disease management services through the healthcare system.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

  • Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
  • Two (2) years' recent related clinical experience in a community and/or outpatient care setting assessing and treating clients with chronic diseases such as diabetes within a chronic management framework including supporting self-management, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
  • Eligible for accreditation as a Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE).
  • Valid BC Driver's license and access to a personal vehicle for business-related purposes, as required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Comprehensive knowledge of nursing theory and practice within a client and family-centred model of care.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of the BCCNM Standards of Practice for registered nurses.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of evidence-based nursing practice related to diabetes (prevention/management) and diabetes education.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of chronic disease management and self-management support.
  • Working knowledge of community resources.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of other healthcare disciplines and their role in client care.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of cultural diversity and its relation to healthy lifestyle behaviours.
  • Broad knowledge of research process and methodology.
  • Demonstrated ability to provide leadership and work direction.
  • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate orally and in writing.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop and present educational programs and materials.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with co-workers, physicians, other healthcare staff, clients, and their families, and outside agencies.
  • Demonstrated ability to adjust to new or unexpected events.
  • Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work.
  • Demonstrated ability to deal with and/or guide others in resolution of conflict issues.
  • Demonstrated skill in the use of medical equipment and supplies appropriate to diabetes.
  • Demonstrated skill in techniques appropriate to diabetes education.
  • Demonstrated skill in CPR techniques.
  • Demonstrated physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
  • Demonstrated ability to access computerized multi-media resources for diabetes education.
  • Demonstrated ability to organize, analyse, and problem-solve.
  • Ability to operate related equipment, including applicable software applications.
  • Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Why Join Vancouver Coastal Health?

Vancouver Coastal Health is a world-class innovator in medical care, research, and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. 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.

Benefits

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

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

Equity, diversity, 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.

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