Utilization Clinician (RN) - Jobs in Sechelt

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Come work as a Utilization Clinician with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) in Sechelt, BC! Relocation Assistance and Staff housing may be available.Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Registered Nurse to join the team at Sechelt Hospital in Sechelt, BC as a Utilization Clinician. Apply today to join our team!As a Utilization Clinician with VCH you will:- Work collaboratively with staff and leadership and act as a resource to interdisciplinary staff to implement and sustain Vancouver Coastal Health #39;s (VCH #39;s) Integrated Care Planning / Discharge Planning Framework and methodologies.- Work in collaboration with staff and leadership to lead and identify site-specific and system barriers to patient flow and assists to strategize, develop, and implement solutions to alleviate these barriers.- In partnership with site leadership, be responsible for the site-specific Alternate Levels of Care (ALC) data reliability for on-going site-specific ALC classification and education and be involved in the development, integration, and spread of proven system efficiency innovations throughout the Health Services Delivery Area (HSDA).- Act as a resource to staff by consulting with direct care staff on professional practice issues in relation to interprofessional care planning, problem solving, and workflow.Relocation Assistance and Staff Housing may be available. Nurses may be eligible for student loan forgiveness *please note, this must be a British Columbia student loan. Please find more information here: https://studentaidbc.ca/repay/repayment-help/bc-loan-forgiveness-programABOUT SECHELT, BCSechelt is located on the traditional territories of the shíshálh (Sechelt) Nation and is approximately 50 km northwest of Vancouver. It is accessible from the mainland by a 40-minute ferry trip between Horseshoe Bay and Langdale, followed by a 25-minute drive along Highway 101, also know as the Sunshine Coast Highway. This charming seaside community is know for its natural beauty and is a popular destination for outdoor activities including sightseeing, boating, diving, camping, and mountain biking. There are also several municipal parks, plenty of eateries, locally owned shops, boutiques and galleries, and a golf course. Imagine a lifestyle where you are only a short walk or bike ride to work, you go home for lunch and you are home again in time for an activity or go for a hike AND watch the sunset - all before dinner. That is what Sechelt has to offer you!ABOUT SECHELT HOSPITALSechelt Hospital is an acute care, 46-bed facility located in Sechelt, British Columbia and serves over 30,000+ residents of the Lower Sunshine Coast. Sechelt Hospital provides a full range of services to the community, including Emergency care, Renal program-community dialysis units, Mental Health and Substance Use Services, surgical services, birthing for low-risk pregnancies and imaging services.Educationamp; Experience- Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).- Four (4) years #39; recent, related experience in an acute/community care environment, including one (1) years #39; experience in a leadership role, including experience working with patient flow and systems analysis, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.Knowledgeamp; Abilities- Comprehensive knowledge of Nursing theory and practice within patient/family centred model of care.- Comprehensive knowledge of the BCCNM standards of practice for registered nurses.- Broad knowledge of evidence-based nursing practice related to various patient population groups and demonstrated ability to apply knowledge to case management process.- Broad knowledge of clinical pathways, expected length of stays, resource utilization, and patient assessment.- Demonstrated analytical skills and abilities.- Demonstrated ability to communicate verbally and in writing.- Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective professional relationships with individuals and teams in a complex environment.- Demonstrated knowledge of data analysis as it relates to utilization and benchmarks.- Demonstrated ability to coordinate, plan, develop, implement, organize, and problem solve.- Demonstrate ability to implement and troubleshoot systems necessary to collect, maintain, and analyze data.- Demonstrated commitment to change and process management and client focused service delivery in a highly dynamic environment.- Leadership skills and ability to work independently and/or team environment.- Ability to meet tight deadlines and ability to operate in a dynamic workplace with changing priorities.- Ability to operate related equipment including related computer software programs (such as PARIS and/or Medworxx).- Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes.As per the current Public Health Orders (Long Term Care/Seniors Assisted Living Provincial Health Officer Order and the Health Sector Order), as of October 26, 2021, all employees working for Vancouver Coastal Health must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. Proof of vaccination status will be required.WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTHVCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, andquot;going first quot; when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.- Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan- Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities- Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families- Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers- Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staffDiversity, equity, and inclusion are essential to our goals of creating a great place to work and delivering exceptional care. We acknowledge and accommodate unique differences and ensure special measures are in place so that all prospective and current employees are given an opportunity to succeed.We are committed to building a representative workforce and encourage applications reflecting diversity of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization or ancestry, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada #39;s Top 100 Employers in 2023.Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.Employees of VCH must apply online via the Internal Career Portal on CareerHub, you are currently viewing the External Career Portal. Refer to the https://my.vch.ca/working-here/job-postings site for instructions on how to view internal job postings and how to apply as an employee. Current VCH employees who apply to this posting using this external site will be considered as an external candidate. Seniority will not apply.Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.Job Requisition ID: 2023-97537Department (External): Nursing AdministrationName: 32 - Sechelt HospitalLabour Agreement: Nurses #39; Bargaining AssociationUnion: 200 - Nurses BCNUPosition Type: BaselineFTE: 1.00Standard Hours / Week: 37.50Salary Grade: L4Shift Times: 0700-1500Days Off: Saturday, Stats, SundayPosition Start Date (external): As soon as possibleExternal Company URL: www.vch.caStreet: PO Box 7777, 5544 Sunshine Coast Hwy