Job Description:
In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.
Working in the community setting and as part of a multidisciplinary team, the Geriatric Outreach Nurse acts as a special resource in psychogeriatric care, including concurrent disorders; provides consultation and formal teaching; is responsible for the provision of clinical services to the psychogeriatric client through assessment, treatment, monitoring and directing care; act as liaison with community agencies and care providers; and assists in community development activities.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Training And Experience
- Graduation from a recognized nursing program or evidence of an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
- Three (3) to five (5) years recent, related experience, including two (2) years relevant clinical experience.
- Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant or a practicing RPN registrant.
- Knowledge of current theories, technologies and practices in the psychogeriatric care area; of applicable legislation, such as the Mental Health Act and Adult Guardianship Act; and of adult education principles.
- Valid BC Driver's License.
Skills And Abilities
- Ability to develop and integrate educational strategies and programs and to teach;
- Ability to function independently and work collaboratively within a team and demonstrate strong leadership abilities;
- Effective oral and written communication skills;
- Effective interpersonal and facilitation skills;
- Ability to organize, plan and prioritize own work and that of others;
- Ability to use a collaborative approach to problem solving supported by a systems approach;
- Ability to effectively employ human relation skills, including conflict resolution;
- Demonstrated contribution to the professional and the organizational vision as it pertains to psychogeriatric clinical practice and patient/client care;
- Demonstrated critical and analytical thinking, decision making, and problem solving skills;
- Demonstrated commitment to collaborative practice and life long learning;
- Computer skills, including the ability to use MS Office and other related computer technology;
- A sound understanding of current and future nursing and health care issues and the potential impacts on nursing education and clinical practice;
- Ability to operate related equipment; and
- Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
Job Requirements: https://jd.viha.ca/JD1981.pdf