Homecare Nurse A/Assessor

Location

Buffalo Narrows, SK | Canada

Job description

Job Description

Under the direction of the Manager of Home Care or designate, provides an accessible client centered and integrated approach to the processing of requests for Homecare services; performs initial consultation, preliminary assessment and identification of needs for potential clients; takes and screens referrals from various sources: determines eligibility of clients, initial interventions and the response time needed. This position is a new position as such requires the successful candidate to identify improvements needed in existing process: and to use creativity and resourcefulness to help improve response time, and ensure appropriate and effective client care in the community. Integrating new and improved intake procedures into the present environment will be the key component of the position.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Nursing
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Registered or eligible for registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
• Valid Class 5 driver's license

• Ability and proven capacity to communicate, consult and work effectively with diverse groups of professionals, clients, and colleagues through written and verbal means
• Ability to be self directed and exercise independent nursing judgment in a community-based environment
• Ability to demonstrate strong clinical assessment, decision making, and critical thinking
• Assesses the need for, develops, and recommends policies, procedures, protocols, clinical practice guidelines, supplies, and equipment relating to the care of this population, in coordination with the Head and Neck Cancer Surgery Medical Director, administrators, interdisciplinary staff, and practitioners.
• Demonstrates ability to work in a team, successfully promoting collaborative practice with other health professionals in acute and ambulatory settings
• The ability to coordinate services to help support the client at home
• Working knowledge of the Procura program
• Working knowledge of the RAI-HC Assessment Tool

Recruitment, Relocation and Retention Incentives may be available up to $11,500 for a return for service commitment, along with a comprehensive benefit package. Additional Northern Benefits including an annual retention bonus of up to $3,650, Bi-Weekly Northern District Allowance of $240.00, up to a $100 per year clothing allowance, along with Health Maintenance Transportation - up to 4 trips per year. To apply, you can Fax, E-Mail or Mail resumes to: Human Resources - P.O. Box 40, Buffalo Narrows, SK S0M 0J0 - Phone (306)235-2220 Fax (306)235-4604 E-mail: *******@kyrha.sk.ca, We thank all applicants for your interest; only those invited for interview will be contacted. The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) requires a criminal record check (CRC) from every potential SHA team member. The CRC must be dated within the past six (6) months and be satisfactory to the SHA. A vulnerable sector check (VSC) is required for individuals providing patient/resident/client care to vulnerable persons. The SHA is committed to building a representative, diverse, inclusive and culturally responsive workforce. We are committed to the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action. We work in the spirit of truth and reconciliation acknowledging Saskatchewan as the traditional territory of First Nations and Metis people.
Geographic Location: Buffalo Narrows Health Clinic
Expected Start Date: March 11, 2024
FTE: 1.00

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Salary

$240 per day