Nurse Clinician Case Manager, Neuromotor Program, Nursing Clinic Neuromotor – BC Children’s Hospital and SunnyHill Health Centre

Nurse Clinician Case Manager, Neuromotor Program, Nursing Clinic Neuromotor

BC Children’s Hospital and SunnyHill Health Centre

Vancouver, BC

What you’ll do

• Initiate and coordinate assessments, responds to patient, family and health care member’s enquiries, providing anticipatory guidance and case management, oversees clinic bookings and liaise with other support diagnostic/health services in coordinating patient referrals.
• Direct the intake/access process for a NMP team by performing duties such as receiving, collecting and documenting child specific information related to developmental and behavioural concerns, conducting interviews and problem-solving with families and other team members, assessing the urgency and appropriateness of the referral, triaging as necessary as well as managing the waitlist. Facilitate the re-direction of referrals to other community resources, and attend intake/access meetings as required.
• Collaborate with other members of the health care team to evaluate family-centered patient management in the particular setting by performing activities such as reviewing patient/family history, developing individualized service plans for specific patients/families, and meeting with other members of the health care team to discuss and review the recommendations.
• Coordinate teaching of patients/families with a new Neuromotor condition and/or sensory impairment diagnosis including the development of teaching resources, referring to and liaising with other health care professionals, acting as a resource for other health care professionals, identifying learning needs and conducting teaching sessions.
• Provide supportive case management to families by ensuring they receive assistance with patient advocacy, information regarding program, team, or community health and educational resources, and referrals to appropriate community services and/or agencies.
• Act as a liaison, as appropriate, between the program, the interdisciplinary team, and community health and educational services and agencies to clarify information, responsibilities and recommendations to ensure the needs of the patient/family are addressed.
• Establish a collaborative working relationship with Sunny Hill and BCCH staff and community-based health care and service providers.
• Liaise with appropriate community and professional groups, nursing staff and agencies, regarding Neuromotor Conditions through consultation and teaching.
• In collaboration with the Neuromotor Program Manager, develop policies, procedures and operational requirements related to the function of the NMP teams by observing service needs and providing plans that address patient and family needs, clinic operations and promotes effective use of resources.
• Provide direction and participates in quality management activities related to the function of the Neuromotor Program and nursing practice through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of strategic interventions to improve practice.
• Collaborate, as appropriate, with the interdisciplinary team and or/ nursing colleagues on research-oriented opportunities.
• Act as a clinical nursing resource for patients, families, nursing staff, health care professionals and community agencies/services.
• Use the nursing process and specialized nursing knowledge of Neuromotor conditions and interventions to provide direct patient care and / or case management for patients/families. Provide ongoing follow up through telephone contact and individual appointments.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What you bring

Qualifications

• Graduation from an approved School of Nursing with current practicing registration as an RN with the British Columbia College of Nursing Professionals (BCCNP).
• Three years recent related and progressively responsible experience including previous experience working with the population and/or in a child development and rehabilitation setting or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• CPR Training – Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) – Level I.
• Valid BC Driver’s License and access to vehicle and ability to travel

Skills & Knowledge

• Knowledge of community based services for children with Neuromotor / developmental conditions.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Ability to relate effectively to children and their families, dealing effectively with those experiencing stress and /or in crisis.
• Ability to collaborate and work effectively as a member of an interdisciplinary care team and function as a nursing resource.
• Ability to plan, deliver and evaluate educational sessions based upon principles of adult education.
• Ability to identify and resolve problems using therapeutic communication strategies.
• Ability to work independently to organise and prioritise multiple tasks.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the job.
• Strong computer skills, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint and Internet Browsers.
• Commitment to upholding the shared responsibility of creating lasting and meaningful reconciliation in Canada as per TRC (2015) and BC’s Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019).
• As a strong asset for consideration, we are looking for our successful candidate to have: Knowledge of social, economic, political and historical realities of settler colonialism on Indigenous Peoples and familiarity with addressing Indigenous-specific anti-racism, anti-racism and Indigenous Cultural Safety and foundational documents and legislative commitments (The Declaration Act, the Declaration Action Plan, TRC, IPS, Remembering Keegan, etc.).

What we bring

Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future. That’s why we’re focused on your care too – offering health, wellness, development programs to support you – at work and at home.

• Join one of BC’s largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations – offering vast opportunities for growth, development, and recognition programs that honour the commitment and contribution of all employees.
• Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including 2,000 courses, such as our San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles.
• Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources.
• Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
• PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position).
• Access to WorkPerks, a premium discount program offering a wide range of local and national discounts on electronics, entertainment, dining, travel, wellness, apparel, and more.

Job Type: Temporary, Full-Time
Wage: $49.20 – $63.47/hour
Location: 4500 Oak Street, Vancouver BC, V6H 2N9
Hours of Work: Monday – Friday, 0800-1600

Requisition # 172457E

What we do

BC Children’s Hospital (BCCH) provides care for the most seriously ill or injured children and youth from across British Columbia.

Sunny Hill Health Centre for Children (SHHC) provides specialized development and rehabilitation services to BC children, youth and their families.

BCCH and SHHC is part of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA).

The Provincial Health Services Authority ( PHSA ) plans, manages and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province. Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people – Be compassionate – Dare to innovate – Cultivate partnerships – Serve with purpose.

Learn more about PHSA and our programs: jobs.phsa.ca/programs-and-services

PHSA, BCCH and SHHC is committed to equity in our hiring and employment practices. With learning and compassion, we are addressing existing inequities and barriers throughout our systems. PHSA is seeking to create a diverse workforce and to establish an inclusive and culturally safe environment. We invite applications and enquiries from all people, particularly those belonging to the historically, systemically, and/or persistently marginalized groups identified under the B.C. Human Rights Code.

One of PHSA’s North Star priorities is to eradicate Indigenous-specific racism, which includes dismantling barriers to health care employment at every level. We welcome Indigenous individuals to apply and/or contact the Sanya’kula Team (Indigenous Recruitment & Employee Experience) for support at indigenous.employment@phsa.ca .

Indigenous-specific anti-racism initiatives are rooted in addressing the unique forms of discrimination, historical and ongoing injustices, and marginalization faced by Indigenous peoples. These initiatives align with an Indigenous rights-based approach, recognizing the inherent rights and self-determination of Indigenous communities. PHSA must uphold legislative obligations and provincial commitments found in the foundational documents such as including Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC’s Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan and Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study.

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