Indigenous Health Liaison Nurse - (208977)

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health), patient & staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Under the direction of the Regional Manager Indigenous Health, the Indigenous Health Liaison Nurse plans, organizes, implements, and evaluates nursing care for Indigenous clients with chronic, acute, palliative, or rehabilitative health care needs in community and hospital settings. Nursing care includes assessments, direct nursing care, case management, health teaching to clients, support, consultation, liaison, and referral while functioning as a member of a multidisciplinary team. The incumbent ensures that client self-care and independence is maintained and participates in the administration of all Acts and regulations applicable to nursing functions.

QUALIFICATIONS: Education, Training And Experience

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN/RPN registrant. Valid BC Driver's License. Demonstrate basic knowledge of Community Health & Long-Term Care Services within respective geography available for Indigenous clients. Knowledge of the significance of culture in relation to individual, family, and community health services. Demonstrate a basic knowledge of health and wellness services available on Vancouver Island for Indigenous patients (First Nation, Métis, Inuit). Demonstrates an understanding of Canadian colonization, Indigenous specific racism and its impact on the current health and wellness of Indigenous peoples. Knowledge of Indigenous Identity Groups in Canada and the significance of place of residence for Indigenous individuals in relation to access to health programs and services. Knowledge of the significance to provision of culturally safe health care engagements and environments for Indigenous peoples. A minimum of two years of experience working within and with Indigenous communities, which can be demonstrated by meeting two or more of the following:

1. Experience working collaboratively with and/or within Indigenous health and wellness organizations, through the provision of nursing services to Indigenous individuals and families;
2. Experience with the delivery of a health service/program/project which is inclusive of Indigenous teachings, knowledge or cultural practice;
3. RN providing Nursing care in the following areas: Medical/Surgical/Gerontological.

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to use the nursing process and teaching skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to adapt and accept change as the program evolves.
• Ability to utilize independence and initiative to plan and organize work and establish priorities.