Patient Care Coordinator (DC2 Nurse)

Position Summary
Our acute surgical unit at the Penticton Regional Hospital in Penticton, B.C. is seeking a motivated and organized Patient Care Coordinator (PCC, DC2A) with recent surgical nursing experience to support and lead the team.

As the PCC for our busy general surgical unit, you will be responsible for the coordination of day-to-day operations and the provision of high quality, safe patient care.

This is a Permanent Full-Time position

Shift Times: Days, 07:00 to 18:10 Rotating

Days Off: Rotating

What we offer:
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Employer paid training/education opportunities
• Employer paid vacation
• Medical Services Plan
• Employer paid insurance premiums
• Extended health & dental coverage
• Municipal Pension Plan
• Work-life balance
• Opportunities for career advancement

PCC responsibilities include:
• Supporting/coordinating the seamless movement of patients through the healthcare system and in accessing appropriate resources.
• Supervising staff, as well as serving as a role model and a resource to staff for clinical decision-making, clinical assessments of patients and in the counseling and education of families.
• Reviewing, analysing and making recommendations on the development of administrative systems such as policies, procedures and standards of patient care and adequate staffing levels.
• Developing and maintaining a continuous quality improvement environment.
• Liaising with the interdisciplinary team for identification, coordination and efficient utilization of resources as well as planning for staff educational needs.

If you think you would be an asset to our strong and welcoming nursing team, then we would love to hear from you! Come and join us, our focus is on giving people room to grow, to make an impact in the lives of others.

Qualfications
• Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing, advanced preparation in the clinical specialty of the assigned area
• Three years of recent related clinical experience in the assigned practice environment
• Two years recent supervisory and teaching experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Current practicing registration with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
• Current CPR certification required.