RN (registered nurse)
Your tasks
This position requires UNION MEMBERSHIP The POPs RN in conjunction with the Program Coordinator will be responsible for ensuring the program operates in a successful manner, program objectives are achieved and there is adherence to the Health Canada and Fraser Health POPs Program deliverables. The POPs RN is responsible for reviewing all client initial assessments, charts and consulting with clients as needed.
*Duties and Responsibilities: *
Requirements
- Promoting the program by public speaking as required in conjunction with the Program Manager and Program Coordinator.
- Liaising with the SARA Housing and Transition House programs (ATH, MTH, CSR and CLR), as well as the Counselling Programs (Stop the Violence and P.E.A.C.E.) and Outreach to organize groups, support women and provide consistent services throughout the agency.
- Assisting the women served in the program. This includes conducting in-depth interviews and intakes, keeping notes and statistics, assisting clients to access community information and resources, providing individual support according to program protocols, including but not limited to breast feeding and family nutrition, communicating thoroughly with the Program Manager and Program Coordinator using the agreed system of communication, and assisting the Program Coordinator with arranging special events.
- Through post-natal home visits, the POPs RN promotes optimum health by linking families with a system of ongoing care through public health and other community resources.
- Facilitating POPs activities in a group or individual setting.
- Maintains accurate up-to-date records, including documentation of all client contacts, case notes and referral records and case consultation notes.
- Attend all meetings and training as directed.
- In conjunction with the Program Coordinator, operates the Pregnancy Outreach Program in a manner reflective of the clients? needs and adhering to the accepted standards of service.
- Delivering all services, programs, special functions, related to and delivered under the program.
- Responsible for intake assessment including application and use of prenatal Risk Identification Tool and T-ACE questionnaire.
- Supporting public awareness of the program, networking, and community contact.
- In conjunction with the Program Coordinator, organizing speakers for drop-in meetings.
- Reviewing all charting and is responsible for completing quality assurance audit of charts.
- Responsible for correspondence.
- Responsible for organizing case conferencing with appropriate professionals.
- In conjunction with the Program Coordinator, preparing the annual program status report and any other reports as necessary.
- Meeting guidelines of Health Canada and Fraser Health POPs Standards.
- Attending Pregnancy Outreach Program teleconferences/meetings as required.
- Communicating with other health agencies, especially the Fraser Health Unit/Department, regarding general or specific health issues in the community as required.
Skills and Knowledge:
- Hold a current RN diploma.
- A background in community health services.
- Excellent understanding of violence against women?s issues.
- Good understanding of social services and resources in the Mission area and how to access them.
- Knowledge about pregnancy, infancy and early childhood development and parenting.
- Knowledge of family and intimate partner dynamics, addictions, and the impacts of violence in the home on children.
- A solid understanding of the role of the advocate as well as how to be an effective advocate.
- Demonstrated ability to take initiative and to work independently.
- Willingness and ability to work flexible hours (evening and weekend work may be required).
- Successful completion of a Criminal Record Check for children and vulnerable adults.
- Strong listening, writing, presentation, f
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Position Title: Pregnancy Outreach Program (POPs) RN
Hours of work: 14 hours per week, Thursday and one additional program-determined day