Registered Nurse IIC (Care Facilitator/Clinical Educator), Permanent Full-Time
Women and Children's Health, Central Newfoundland Regional Health Center, Grand Falls - Windsor
Definition of work: This is a professional nursing leadership position with responsibility for directing and coordinating primary care nursing, as Central Health's model of care delivery; utilizing best practice and national standards of practice to develop, coordinate, and implement orientations for new staff and ongoing education for current staff; and acts as a clinical resource for other partners of the health care delivery team.
This position requires extensive experience and current knowledge of all aspects of the women and children's health program and follow-up services within the community. Reporting to the Manager of Women and Children's Health, the candidate will work closely with patients/clients/residents and families, front-line staff, physicians, pharmacists, and other members of the health care team to ensure the provision of safe, quality care according to current best practice guidelines. The candidate will provide leadership, mentoring and support to nurses in an environment which promotes and enhances the strategic direction of the organization, aligned with the implementation of a quality person and family centered care approach.
This position is a member of various committees and is accountable for monitoring and improving key nursing performance indicators such as leadership rounding, nursing bedside handover, safety huddles, communication-white board completion and NOD compliance. The Registered Nurse IIC is responsible for developing policies and procedures as they relate to the women and children's health program and ensuring staff are familiar with same.
The candidate functions as a team lead within the unit including participation and coordination of a collaborative approach to clinician rounds; maintaining a visible leadership presence on the nursing unit and ensuring delivery of patient education and teaching programs. The Registered Nurse IIC will assist in the development of nursing staff as part of succession planning and leadership support and be required to direct staff regarding care plans and nursing practice. The Registered Nurse IIC is a key role in the nursing unit structure and will support the facilitation of patient/client flow, ensure appropriate staffing and skill mix on the unit, and at times, provide direct nursing care.
The Registered Nurse IIC must demonstrate leadership competencies that are aligned with a LEADS framework and live the mission and values of Central Health. The successful candidate must demonstrate an awareness of and be responsible for promoting and supporting person-and family-centered care, demonstrate a commitment to safety and partner with all team members to improve worker and patient safety by integrating safety into work practices, identifying risks and implementing improvements.
Required qualifications:
* Undergraduate degree in nursing, or willingness to complete. Candidates without the undergraduate degree must complete a minimum of two courses per year.
* Current registration with the Association of Registered Nurses of Newfoundland and Labrador.
* Minimum of five (5) years clinical experience, two (2) of which must have been within the last four (4) years in women and children's health.
* Current BLS certification for health care providers from the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
* CNA certification in neonatal nursing or willingness to complete.
* NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) and PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support. (Included on CNH posting only)
* Completion of the following self-learning modules; breastfeeding, fetal health surveillance, and epidural education.
* Ongoing participation in MORE OB program.
* Demonstrated;
* consistent professional approach,
* commitment to the organizational values and displays those values in all components of work,
* strong leadership ability,
* knowledge of the principles of staff development and performance reviews,
* ability to manage conflict,
* understanding of lean improvement methodologies,
* commitment to personal continuing education,
* ability to work with computers including the Meditech system,
* superior written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal and facilitation skills,
* ability to prepare and present educational material in an effective, concise manner,
* ability to develop comprehensive learning needs assessment of clients and staff and develop work objectives based on results of assessment,
* knowledge of current nursing research and practice standards.
* Consistent demonstration of Central Health's corporate values; Innovation Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence (ICARE).
* A satisfactory record of work performance and attendance is required for this position.
* A satisfactory certificate of conduct from the local police authority.
Preferred qualifications:
* Conflict resolution training.
* Previous teaching experience.
* Nursing leadership course.
* Lean green belt training.
* LEADS training.
Hours of work: 75 hours bi-weekly (Shift work may be required)
Salary: NS -32 ($43.72-$54.16) Salary under review
Competition number: P- 2024000580 -CNH
Competition closing date: May 4th, 2024
Central Health is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all candidates however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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