ResponsibilitiesCollaborates with the health care team on all aspects of service delivery; Receives and sends referrals, conducts nursing assessments and creates care plans to meet client needs and follow treatment orders; Works with the health team to develop a client work plan where required that promotes the client and family ability to function at the highest level of independence possible; Completes referrals for clients requiring additional services; Advocacy role for clients to community and institution-based services; Performs nursing tasks as required in the client's home that are in line with the Home and Community Care ProgramPerforms nursing assessments on new and continuing clients (at minimum yearly); Coordinates case management with client, family, and other service providers; Provides interdisciplinary, needs-based palliative care to clientsDirect supervisor for the Home Support Workers which includes new hire orientation, work tasks distribution, performance and time management.Facilitates the Nunatsiavut Home Support Worker training program with Home Support Workers as needed; Carries out Diabetes care, including foot care, and follow up according to the HCCP policy; Maintains linkages with Community Clinics, Labrador Grenfell Health (LGH) and other client service providers as required; Promotes self-care and independence of clients through a population health approach and the adoption of Primary Health Care principles; Maintains records on clients,



and prepares and submits monthly reports; Participates inresearch and evaluation as requested; Acts as a preceptor and actively participates in the coordination of education programs for nursing students as required; Participates inlocal, regional, or national committees as required to promote excellence in client care and professional development; Coordinates to meet client's needs through the ordering of supplies and equipment in concert with the NIHB programParticipates in professional development to maintain high skilled standards; Is involved in the development and maintenance of nursing policy as requested; Provides coverage for the Public Health Nursing program as required; Works flexible hours where required; Other related duties as required; Travel as required.QualificationsBachelor of Nursing Degree and eligibility for Registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Newfoundland and Labrador with a minimum 2 years of related experience, including Acute Care, Diabetes Care and Community Health Nursing.Current CPR certification or an ability to be trained; Must possess strong interpersonal skills; Must be self-directed, able to work with minimal supervision, and possess excellent written and oral communication skills; Requires a goodworking knowledge of computer programs such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc; Must be able todemonstrate a client-centered approach, with proven teaching and facilitation skills.AssetsBilingual in English and Inuktitut; Advanced Foot Care course; Canadian NursesAssociation (CNA) Community Health Nursing Certification; A valid Newfoundland and Labrador Class 5 Diver licenseBenefitsCompetitive Paid Leave PackageTravel BenefitLabrador AllowanceGroup insurance including health and dentalGroup pensionDepartment: Health & Social DevelopmentLocation: Hopedale, NLTerm: Permanent Full-TimeClosing Date: Open Until Filled

📌 Home Care Nurse (Côte-Nord)
🏢 Nunatsiavut Government.
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