About This Opportunity: Staff Nurse / Patient & Family Care Coordinator, Garron Centre (North End)
IWK Health Centre is currently seeking a Staff Nurse / Patient & Family Care Coordinator, Garron Centre (North End) to join their team in North End.
This position offers an excellent opportunity for motivated individuals looking to advance their career.
Education Requirements
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No specific education requirements
Required Experience
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identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotians, Persons of Colour, Immigrants/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply to support our goal for our workforce to be representative of the patients, families, and communities that we care for at all job levels.
The Opportunity
Reporting to the Clinical Manager, Garron Centre for Child & Adolescent Mental Health, the Staff Nurse/Patient and Family care Coordinator works collaboratively with the clinical team, including social workers, nurses, transition support worker (s) and the discharge coordinator to provide continuity of care to enhance support to the patient/family as they become established with other MHA and community resources during transition /discharge. Collaborates and communicates with the patient/family, the interdisciplinary team and key stakeholders throughout the implementation of the established plan of care based on the interdisciplinary assessment(s), as required, to facilitate transition of care. Fosters and supports the integration of information provided by the interdisciplinary team with respect to promoting continuity of the established plan of care. Contributes to revisions to the plan of care as necessary based on progress and changing health status in consultation and collaboration with the patient/family and the interdisciplinary team(s). Applies knowledge of patient /family strengths and weaknesses, utilizing prior learning and past experiences to contribute to a plan that will support the patient/ family knowledge and informed decision making while promoting continuity of care. Supports the integration, reinforcement and sharing of educational information provided by the interdisciplinary team(s), as required to better support the patient/family to achieve their goals. Promotes patient/family knowledge and informed decision making through support of interdisciplinary education related to, but not limited to: disease and disease processes, stigma, medication and medication management, medication side effects and interactions, administration of treatments, safety plans, procedures and policies as defined by IWK and community supports systems. Educates and coaches the patient/family, in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team as required, in a flexible and creative manner using accurate and consistent information. The Staff Nurse's focus will primarily involve an acute care population, but the provision of care and consultation within in community settings will also be required. The Staff Nurse is responsible and accountable for the application of current theory and research in the delivery of patient and family c
Position Details
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Employment Type: binary people than any other province or territory in the country. We are active in our work to eliminate discrimination, but have more work to do to build that trust, acknowledge our biases and reduce the barriers our diverse communities face. We want IWK Health to be a safe and supportive space of equity and belonging in the care we provide and the employment we offer. We welcome all interested persons who self
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Location: North End
Key Responsibilities
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Effectively perform assigned job duties
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Maintain safety and cleanliness in the workplace
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Work effectively with team members
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Follow company policies and procedures
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Perform tasks according to quality standards
Qualifications
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Reliability and punctuality
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Ability to work independently and in a team
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Strong work ethic and positive attitude
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Ability to follow instructions
Why Join IWK Health Centre?IWK Health Centre offers a supportive work environment in North End, where employees can grow and develop their skills. This Staff Nurse / Patient & Family Care Coordinator, Garron Centre (North End) position provides the opportunity to work with a dedicated team and contribute to meaningful work.
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