Team Leader (Registered Nurse) Home Health - (Langley)

Do you have a passion for nursing? Are you passionate about building an engaging environment that supports and challenges others to achieve their goals? We have the position for you! We have an exciting opportunity for a Team Leader (RN) in our Langley Home Health program.

Fraser Health is responsible for the delivery of hospital and community-based health services to over 1.9 million people in 20 diverse communities from Burnaby to Fraser Canyon on the traditional territories of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations.

Our team of 43,000 staff, medical staff and volunteers is dedicated to serving our patients, families and communities to deliver on our vision: Better health, best in health care.

Twelve acute care hospitals, BC’s first dedicated outpatient care and surgery centre and a wide range of services in public health, home health, mental health and long-term care facilities - all within Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley. Known as one of the most desirable place to live in the world, these dynamic communities along with inspiring scenery and easy access to an abundance of outdoor activities provide an amazing quality of life.

We have a positive and compassionate work environment where you can bring your real passion for nursing to the role and be part of our rapidly thriving team. Fraser Health is experiencing unprecedented growth and now you can be a part of a busy and exciting team.

This role is a casual position located at Langley, BC. Langley is comprised of the City of Langley and the Township of Langley, including the village of Fort Langley – the birthplace of BC. They have led to preserve their small town atmosphere while still offering all the amenities of a major bustling urban centre and a range of housing options from small farms to apartments.

A career at Fraser Health will offer you the opportunity to work in a fast growing and exciting organization with professionals who are excellent in their respective fields. We are proud of the innovation, dedication, collaboration and tenacity of our physicians, employees and volunteers. More than any building or technology, it's our people who make Fraser Health distinct.

Be a part of our dedicated team of health care providers in this dynamic and rewarding role!

Apply today and take the next step in your career, so we can continue the conversation and make a difference in the communities we serve. Join Fraser Health where we value diversity in the work force and strives to maintain an environment of Respect, Caring & Trust.

Effective October 26, 2021 all new hires to Fraser Health will need to have full COVID 19 vaccination (have received a full series of a World Health Organization “WHO” approved vaccine against infection by SARS-COV-2, or a combination of approved WHO vaccines). Please note this applies to all postings, and individual medical exemptions must be approved by the Provincial Health Officer.

1. Plans and coordinates client care by consulting with Manager, Clinical Operations, clinical resource staff and direct care staff; prioritizes care and determines appropriate assignment of staff resources by collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to coordinate the provision of direct patient care.
2. Supervises and monitors the work flow of assigned staff within a designated area, including prioritizing requests, interpreting and coordinating disciplines and ensuring delivery of service in accordance with departmental goals, objectives and client needs.
3. Provides clinical expertise, consultation, role modeling and leadership in evidence-based practice to staff and/or clients by reviewing literature, consulting with experts, collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team, evaluating clinical practice and recommending changes to existing standards.
4. Reviews and determines the suitability and feasibility of client care plans; interprets and coordinates between disciplines ensuring the provision of a safe environment for clients and staff.
5. Assesses, develops and evaluates the skills and performance of staff by providing one-on-one coaching and instruction to individual staff as necessary; completes performance appraisals on discipline-specific clinical practice.
6. Recruits, interviews and selects staff; provides leadership by developing, implementing and evaluating discipline-specific staff orientations, in service education and placement of students for clinical practice experience.
7. Implements and monitors operating budget; provides input into the purchase of equipment and orders equipment and supplies, as needed; coordinates the trial and evaluation of new equipment and supplies.
8. Develops and ensures the maintenance of policies, procedures, standards of care and quality improvement activities in collaboration with team members; provides recommendations to the Manager on long term planning; implements processes, policies and procedures and evaluates results.
9. Develops, implements, evaluates and revises education, orientation and professional development programs for clinical staff/students by conducting learning need assessments of individuals and clinical areas and determining educational requirements for services; introduces new skills and procedures based on current theory, research and standards of care.
10. Facilitates team-building and staff development by acting as a clinical role model and resource for the interdisciplinary team; provides for smooth implementation of practice issues; resolves practice issues with the interdisciplinary team and maintains a collaborative relationship with the team; advises the Manager of issues or concerns.
11. Participates and provides a leadership role in quality improvement and risk management activities by evaluating nursing practice, generating recommendations for alternative approaches, conducting safety audits and taking corrective actions; consults with Manager prior to changes in current practice.
12. Participates in research and special projects by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team promoting staff awareness and involvement in research activities; identifies practices/issues that require research; collects and interprets data and provides input for further analysis.
13. Participates in local, regional and external committees and working groups as assigned and provides input into operational issues.
14. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Bachelor's degree in Nursing from an approved school of Nursing. Five (5) years' recent related clinical experience working in a community setting, including one (1) year supervisory experience of multi-disciplinary staff.

Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).

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

• Demonstrated ability to lead, plan, problem-solve, organize and prioritize.
• Sound professional judgment, empathy, tact and integrity.
• Demonstrated professional practice skills within designated discipline.
• Ability to support staff using a case management model.
• Thorough knowledge of discipline-specific therapeutic principles, practices and procedures and their application to an in-home environment.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise and effectively direct the workload of others.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to deal with others effectively.
• Good working knowledge of pertinent legislation, policies, standards and collective agreements.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.