Enhanced Care Nursing Lead

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Enhanced Care Nursing Lead

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Job Title:Enhanced Care Nursing Lead Work Location: 317 Tranquille Rd.

Reports To: Chief Operations Officer

Annual Salary:$41.00 - $52.00

Schedule:
Up to 18.50 hours per week/variable schedule dependent on operational needs.

Position Summary: Assess, identity, plan, implement and evaluate the care required
to assist enhanced care clients in meeting their physical, psychiatric, social
and spiritual needs. The Nursing Lead works within the team’s interdisciplinary
clinical framework to provide client centered and strengths-based care in
accordance with the BCCNM Standards of Practice and consistent with the
mission, vision and values and established policy and protocols of the Society.

Specific Responsibilities:

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The Nursing Lead provides treatment services
that are both inclusionary and flexible for individuals with mental illness,
addictions and/or chronic medical conditions and ensures integration and
continuity across the care continuum;

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The Nursing Lead establishes and maintains
relationships with, and consults with community health clinics, hospitals,
housing providers and the interdisciplinary teams to provide appropriate
treatment services based on best practices and client need;

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The Nursing Lead performs duties such as,
intake, mental and physical health and substance use assessment, treatment
planning, crisis intervention, consultation with hospitals around care planning
and discharge, wound care and medication monitoring and administration;

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Provide supervision and support to mitigate
individual and program risk to ensure safety, comfort, and wellness;

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Directs care aides (health care assistants) by
assigning daily tasks, supervising client care, and ensuring policies and
procedures are met;

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Actively support team members to seek the views
of Program Participants and involve them in decision-making to improve their
own identity, purpose, and self-esteem;

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Complete accurate and up-to-date
communication/case notes;

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Maintain files and statistics as per
accreditation (COA) standards;

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Ensure compliance with all Society policies and
procedures;

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Ensure contractual and reporting obligations are
met;

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Other duties which may or may not be outlined
within this job description.

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Qualifications and Requirements

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Actively registered with the BCCNM as an RN.

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Wound care experience is required.

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Excellent written and verbal English skills.
Other languages an asset.

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Class 5 Drivers License & reliable
transportation

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Ability to provide training, orientation,
consultation, and guidance within clinical specialization of practice.

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Strong ability to recognize and address
difficult behaviours.

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Good communication, documentation,
interpersonal, and conflict management skills.

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Ability to work within a team-based environment
involving multi-agency support.

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Strong working knowledge of community resources.

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Must pass an acceptable criminal record check
for the vulnerable sector.

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Current Standard First Aid with CPR.

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Mental Health First Aid, ASIST, and Trauma
Informed Practice an asset.

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As Program Participants are allowed to have
pets, it is noted that this is a pet-friendly environment.

Skills and Competencies:

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Commitment to working within a low-barrier work
environment with persons who present with mental health, substance use, and
chronic health needs

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Effective verbal and written communication
skills necessary for working with persons with varied social behaviours

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Ability to work within an multi disciplined team
environment

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Ability to observe and recognize changes in
clients

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Ability to establish and maintain rapport with
clients

· Ability to organize and prioritize

ASK Wellness Society is dedicated to promoting diversity/multiculturalism with inclusion as one of our Core Values. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for

employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or age.

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