Registered Nurse; Rn), Patient Care Coordinator, Psychiatry

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 is responsible for coordinating patient/resident care when necessary.

The role promotes efficient allocation and utilization of beds to determine patient placement and support 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.

Monday to Friday, Days, 08:00 to 16:00

• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant.
• Five years recent acute care experience with one year’s supervisory experience or the equivalent combination of training and experience.

• 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.

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Northern Health covers nearly 600,000 square kilometers, delivering health services to more than two dozen communities and 55 First Nations communities across the region. We provide both hospital and community-based care to a population of approximately 300,000 people. With a team of over 12,000 staff and physicians, we are committed to offering high quality, person centered care in collaboration with communities and partner organizations throughout Northern BC.

• Comprehensive benefits including extended health, dental, and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casual employees have 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.