Registered Nurse; rn), Patient Care Coordinator, Acute

Position: Registered Nurse (rn), Patient Care Coordinator, Acute
Position Summary
Are you ready to reach new heights and take your nursing career to the next level? Utilize your leadership, organization and problem‑solving skills while overseeing the day‑to‑day clinical operations at Ksyen Regional Hospital. In accordance with the established mission, vision, values, and strategic priorities of Northern Health, and under the general supervision of Manager or designate, this position facilitates the admission, discharge and patient transfer processes, and coordinates patient/resident care when necessary.

The role promotes the efficient allocation and utilization of beds to determine patient placement and supports patients receiving quality care. The Patient Care Coordinator assists the Program Managers in establishing and maintaining standards of patient care and is responsible for coordinating the operations of the hospital in the absence of managers, department heads and senior administrative personnel.

Shift Rotation / Hours of Work
Days, Nights, 07:00 to 19:00, 19:00 to 07:00 (rotating)

Qualifications

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant.

Five years recent acute care experience with one year of supervisory experience or equivalent combination of training and experience.

Skills and Abilities

Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.

Ability to function effectively in stressful situations.

Ability to function independently with required organizational skills and balance multiple activities.

Ability to establish, maintain and promote effective working relationships.

Ability to maintain good public relations with patients, family and friends.

Physical and mental ability to perform duties of position.

Demonstrates clinical competence in medical/surgical nursing.

Ability to provide and promote safe and competent patient care.

Ability to recognize and intervene in an emergency situation.

Ability to operate related equipment including computer software applications.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits including extended health, dental, and a municipal pension plan for part‑time and full‑time employees. Casual employees have the option of paying for benefits.

Four weeks of vacation after one year of continuous service.

Financial support for moving expenses for eligible positions.

Employee referral program with attractive incentives.

Employer‑paid training and leadership development opportunities.

Access to spectacular outdoor activities and enjoy the shortest commutes in BC.

Loan Forgiveness Programs offered through Federal and Provincial Government for eligible professions.

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