Work Area (FBA Only) Multi-Site No Travel Requirement No travel required Shift Start Time/End Time 0800-1600 Days Off As required Vacancy Type Casual Salary Range (Hourly Rate) $47.77 - $65.12 Paid FTE N/A Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS N/A Planned Start Date Apr. 2 2024 Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY) Pending Return of Incumbent CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check) Required for Professional Registration Job Description
In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority, patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at VIHA; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.
Reporting to the Program Manager or designate, the Nurse Clinician, Atrial Fibrillation participates in developing, implementing and evaluating programs/services in accordance with the Vision and Mission statements of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (VIHA). Utilizing knowledge and clinical expertise in cardiac disease, atrial fibrillation, device management, self management, and the management of chronic disease, functions as a clinical resource, providing consultation and in-service to nurses, physicians, other program teams, community nurses, and other health care team staff regarding the care and treatment of patients/clients/residents within cardiac disease and atrial fibrillation specialty areas. Directs staff and assigns work as required. Responsible for patient assessment and teaching, in-group and individual settings, with a variety of health education needs. Travels to various sites as required. Provides direct patient/client care, teaching and problem solving.
QUALIFICATIONS:Education, Training And ExperienceRegistration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant. Graduation from a recognized nursing program or related health field, four (4) years recent related experience in atrial fibrillation, device therapy, and cardiovascular disease, including education, behavioral counseling, chronic disease and self-management, and ECG monitoring, or evidence of an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Skills And AbilitiesDemonstrated knowledge of the current theories, technologies and practices in the specialty area.Knowledge in the current theories, technologies and practices in atrial fibrillation management, device management, cardiac disease prevention, risk factor modification, and self-management.Knowledge in arrhythmia interpretation as evidenced by: a) successful completion of approved basic arrhythmia course within the past year; or b) a mark of 75% on the approved ECG Challenge Exam.Knowledge of cardiac and self-management related resources throughout the health authority.Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing;Ability to work as a member of an interdisciplinary team;Ability to work independently and with varied workload;Ability to organize workload and set priorities;Ability to plan, organize and evaluate patient care;Ability to assess learning needs of people throughout the life cycle;Ability to teach and apply the principles of adult learning in individual and group settings;Ability to facilitate changeAbility to deal effectively with a variety of internal and external contacts including co-workers, physicians, community agencies, representatives, patients/clients/residents and families;Ability to access transportation to meet operational requirements.Physical ability to carry out the duties of the positionAbility to use computer programs and databases, such as Powerchart, Access Link to Full Job Description https://jd.viha.ca/JD2742.pdf Additional information for applicants Additional Clauses Vaccination Notification: To keep our employees, clients and the communities we serve safe, Island Health is enforcing an employee mandatory vaccination policy which is intended to prevent the transmission of COVID-19. As such, Island Health requires Proof of BC Provincial Immunization Registration as a condition of employment, and any offers of employment are contingent on you providing proof of vaccination prior to commencement of the offered effective date. If an offer of employment is extended, but proof of vaccination is not provided, the offer will be rescinded. Requisition CA Nurses Bargaining Association Affiliation/Union BCNU