Clinician, Wound and Skin Care - New Westminster

Fraser Health is the heart of health care for nearly two million people in 20 diverse communities from Burnaby to Fraser Canyon on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations, and is home to six Métis Chartered Communities.

Our hospital and community-based services are delivered by a team of 45,000+ staff, medical staff and volunteers dedicated to serving our patients, families, and communities: Better health, best in health care. Learn more.

Joining our team offers you opportunities to work in a rapidly growing organization with health professionals who are excellent in their respective fields, career growth and advancement, a competitive compensation package (including four weeks of vacation to start, comprehensive health benefits, and pension plan), and the rewarding opportunity to make a difference every single day in health care.

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In accordance with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) standards of practice and the Mission and Values of Fraser Health, the Clinician, Wound and Skin Care utilizes evidence-informed practice and education theory to provide resident-centered consultation and clinical expertise in wound prevention and skin care management in Residential Care settings throughout Fraser Health.

Role models direct care skills to residential care staff based on application of theories, concepts and principles to provide excellence in wound prevention and skin care management. Participates in direct care for residents as appropriate.

Consults with experts, collaborates with members of the interdisciplinary team and provides information and educational activities to staff and/or residents and families through teaching, facilitating groups, mentoring and conducting formal presentations, demonstrations and lectures.

This position is a multi-site position and is expected to provide services at various residential care sites throughout Fraser Health.

Education and Experience

Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM). Completion of the International Interdisciplinary Wound Care Course (IIWCC) or Wound Ostomy and Continence Nurse (WOCN) Course supplemented by three (3) years' recent experience in Wound and Skin Care within a residential/geriatric care setting including one (1) year of education or leadership experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Valid BC Driver's license and access to a personal vehicle for business-related purposes.

Skills and Abilities

• Clinical proficiency/expertise in wound and skin care.
• Ability to apply educational theories and evidence to teaching practices.
• Ability to establish educational priorities to meet identified program, organization and learner needs.
• Ability to implement education based on changing practices e.g. legislation and technology.
• Ability to foster effective teaching and learning relationships.
• Ability to facilitate learning and create effective learning environments.
• Ability to collaborate with a variety of stakeholders in preparing appropriate learner environments.
• Ability to develop and utilize appropriate practice assessment tools.
• Ability to develop and deliver teaching/learning modalities and education materials that promote best practice.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to provide leadership and work direction in a coaching/mentoring role.
• Ability to work independently in an organized and self directed manner.
• Ability to problem-solve and effectively deal with conflict situations.
• Ability to conceptualize education from a unit to regional focus.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position. 

Fraser Health is the heart of health care for over two million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, Canada, on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations and is home to 32 First Nations within the Fraser Salish region.

People - those we care for and those who care for them - are at the heart of everything we do. Our hospital and community-based services are delivered by a team of 48,000+ staff, medical staff and volunteers.

We are committed to planetary health and value diversity in the work force. We strive to maintain an environment of respect, caring and trust. Fraser Health’s hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable and culturally safe manner.

Together, we are the heart of health care.

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