Room To Grow - Job Listhttp://www.interiorhealth.caVernon is a major vacation destination for those flocking to the Okanagan Valley and is one of those rare cities where unsurpassed beauty and an abundance of recreational and cultural activities combine to create an exceptional quality of life enjoyed by residents and visitors alike. The rocky, forested headlands and sheltered, sandy bays await you on the east side of Okanagan Lake, just a few miles south of Vernon. This is an area of undulating bench land dominated by stands of Ponderosa pine and Douglas fir, set between the rolling hills of the Thompson Plateau to the west and the peaks of the Monashee Mountains to the east. Promotes and supports the lactation care plan by providing instruction and information to clients with respect to initiating and sustaining lactation and breastfeeding.http://careers.roomtogrowbc.com/ViewPosting.aspx?id=2014763/10/2010 12:00:00 AM201476In accordance with established vision and values of the organization, the Community Care Manager is accountable for ensuring excellence in the provision of client centered care within a Community Care clinical team. The Community Care Manager is responsible for providing leadership and direction for the operations, management, utilization, risk management and quality improvement of an integrated multidisciplinary team inclusive of professional and non- professional staff . Applies management theory and concepts to leading, staffing, monitoring, evaluating and data gathering including the development of relevant outcome measures pertinent to the clinical area(s). Accountable for efficient, effective utilization of approved physical, financial and human resources, for guiding and coordinating activities of the area(s) in accordance with professional standards and supporting the goals and strategic direction of Interior Health. The Community Care Manager is responsible for providing quality care services by ensuring that systems and processes are in place to support the provision of safe and effective patient care for the assigned service/program portfolio and works collaboratively toward an integrated, seamless continuum o services. This position may be assigned responsibility for providing administrative/management on-call coverage. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Provides leadership for clinical practice by seeking out and identifying best practices in client care ensuring the appropriate structures, system processes and culture are in place to facilitate ongoing development of a best practice model of care. 2. Evaluates effectiveness of care provided and seeks mechanisms to ensure that standards are met consistently. Responds to client care issues and public concerns in a supportive and goal oriented manner, facilitating communication to affect positive outcomes. Acts as a change agent within the service fostering a positive work environment of innovation and critical thinking. 3. Facilitates and directs the development, implementation, and evaluation of program specific goals and objectives, standards and policies, ensuring consistency with the established standards and objectives of the services within Interior Health. 4. Maintains fiscal accountability by collecting and monitoring necessary fiscal and utilization data and analyzes data appropriately. Ensures effective use of resources in service area. Monitors the budgets, identifies variances and takes corrective action as required to maintain expenditures within the approved budgets. Analyses current trends and data in assigned areas of responsibility relating to the provision of accessible, comprehensive, efficient and effective service/care. This includes sick time, overtime, casual utilization, WCB, turnover, staff mix, vacation utilization and vacancies. 5. Participates, as part of the local management team, in coordinating the utilization of shared resources including services, equipment and space with other departments of the health site, as well as with other sites in the Health Services Areas. Participates in Quality Improvement and Risk Management Initiatives. 6. Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members in planning and providing effective and efficient care within the assigned portfolio to support the achievement of operational and strategic objectives of the clinical program and consistent with the mission, vision and values of Interior Health. Identifies the educational needs of staff in the provision of direct patient care. Communicates with educational personnel regarding identified needs and collaboratively plans the opportunities for professional development. 7. The Manager ensures adequate staffing and provides a continuous quality improvement environment. This role is responsible for the promotion of efficient utilization of resources including the assessment and plans for the staff educational needs. The incumbent is responsible for the delivery of program instruction/education to staff based on adult education principles and philosophy. 8. Accesses a number of databases to gather strategic information and provide clinical analysis and interpretation. 9. Ensures the development and implementation of an effective recruiting, performance review and performance enhancement strategy, growth and development of select personnel and succession planning within the service area. Identifies potential leaders and provides support and assistance to those individuals to address career goals. 10. Administers collective agreements and represents the employer in the grievance process, on various union/management committees and during essential service situations. 11. Maintains a positive and productive work environment respecting the value of an interdisciplinary team approach to the provision of health services. Promotes the creation of a quality work environment. 12. Represents Patient Care Services and assigned clinical areas on a variety of internal and external committees as required. 13. Performs other duties as assigned.http://careers.roomtogrowbc.com/ViewPosting.aspx?id=2016463/9/2010 12:00:00 AM201646In accordance with established vision and values of the organization, and reporting to the Health Service Administrator South Okanagan, the Director of Community Care and Primary Health Care is responsible for providing leadership for the effective integration of community care and primary care services (both clinical and support) within the portfolio. As a collaborative member of the South Okanagan Director Team, the Director provides direction and critical decision making related to strategic planning and evaluation; allocation of resources; development of policies and standards; integration of quality, risk and utilization of management systems; support of education and research; and application of effective communication and relationship development processes in order to facilitate integrated practice across all health sectors. TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: A) PROGRAM PLANNING AND EVALUATION • Leads strategic planning within Community Care and Primary Health Care in concert with the IH strategic plan and provincial directives. • Provides support to the Health Service Administrator in developing portfolio visions, missions, philosophies, goals and objectives. • Plans, directs and monitors the development and delivery of integrated health services that reflect and support the goals and objectives of the organization. • Through strong collaborative working relationships with internal and external key stakeholders, ensures program planning is integrated across the continuum of care and is inclusive of community agencies such that opportunities for building community capacity are identified and supported through negotiation of professional health service contracts. • Provides support to front line managers to implement and evaluate integrated programs and services accordingly. • Represents the South Okanagan and IH on intra and/or interregional committees, task forces and working groups as assigned to facilitate increased efficiency and effectiveness of particular aspects of the portfolio and corporate operations. • Identifies, applies and monitors utilization indicators in all aspects of health services including planning, delivery and evaluation. B) POLICY DEVELOPMENT & PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS • Ensures that current and relevant program policies and procedures are in place, which reflect best practice, quality care, management of risk and cost-effectiveness. • Supports the frontline managers to implement policy directives, ensuring program policies and procedures are reviewed regularly and monitored for effectiveness. • Working with program leaders and/or frontline managers, facilitates standardized translation and implementation of policy directives to support the integrated health service model. • Provides direction in the South Okanagan to ensure coordination and consistency in the application of standards to meet client service needs. • Provides leadership in the translation of discipline specific and multidisciplinary practice standards. • Ensures effective resolution of interdisciplinary care issues as required. C) CONTINUOUS QUALITY IMPROVEMENT AND RISK MANAGEMENT • Develops, monitors, and evaluates quality improvement and risk management initiatives which support an integrated health services system, including performance measures, workload statistics, consumer complaints, occurrence reports and client satisfaction surveys, as appropriate for both IH and contracted programs. • Ensures that accreditation standards are met or exceeded in service delivery area of the South Okanagan. D) HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT • Provides leadership and support for the recruitment, development and retention of competent and proficient staff necessary to provide and support the highest quality of patient care possible within available program resources • Recruits, evaluates, mentors and disciplines front line managers and other employees within the program areas. • Participates in labour relations matters as required, ensuring consistency in application across IH • Provides leadership in reviewing, revising and implementing standardized staff models across the program which support the identified health needs of the South Okanagan and IH as a whole. E) FISCAL MANAGEMENT • Based on established guidelines and in collaboration with the Health Service Administrator and other appropriate team members, allocates/reallocates resources to meet the health needs of the population. This encompasses the development, review, prioritization and approval of the portfolio’s financial plan, including operating, offset income and capital budgets and in the establishment of appropriate control mechanisms. • Reviews, analyzes and addresses financial and operational performance management variance reports in collaboration with managers and staff within Community Care & Primary Health Care. • Administers all budgets directly under his/her control. F) COMMUNICATION • Maintains and facilitates ongoing constructive communications and working relationships across local, regional and provincial programs and committees • Facilitates decision making, conflict resolution and negotiation between all stakeholders. • Collaborates with other Directors and teams regarding trends and programs for professional practice and patient care • Meets with individual front line managers, peers and other IH team members to provide program support, on-going direction as needed, and facilitate good communication across the area. • Ensures mechanisms exist to promote effective and harmonious relationship amongst clients, staff, community, public and all stakeholders.http://careers.roomtogrowbc.com/ViewPosting.aspx?id=2015743/9/2010 12:00:00 AM201574In accordance with established vision and values of the organization, works in a team environment to provide confidential administrative support functions to the Program Administrator and Medical Director, Rehabilitation and other management staff as required. Serves as a vital linkage and communication source to keep the department informed and aligned to the Rehabilitation priorities. Responsibilities include coordinating and organizing workflow, determining priorities, composing confidential correspondence for signature. Designs and creates correspondence, documents, presentations orientation packages and spreadsheets (including data entry) for authorization by management team. Maintains the integrity and confidentiality of all information which flows through, and is processed for management as it pertains to client care, operations, personnel, labour relations, finance and public affairs. Supports the Program Administrator and Medical Director, Rehabilitation in setting the positive, collaborative, efficient tone for the OK Rehabilitation Program. 1. Discusses inquiries for information with a variety of internal and external contacts in order to obtain and disclose information. Answers routine inquiries and complaints by determining the nature of the issues and provides information directly or through correspondence. 2. Initiates follow-up processes with staff and others. Resolves day-to-day problems as required, evaluates operating procedures and advises management as necessary. Drafts correspondence/reports as requested. Prepares spreadsheets, graphs, flow charts, and statistics as required. 3. Provides general administrative support by: • opening and screening daily mail • acknowledging letters and composing correspondence for signature. • providing supporting information where required. • proofing mailings for spelling, grammar and clear understanding. • preparing and typing correspondence, memoranda, minutes, confidential reports and other documents. • responding to administrative requests and inquiries. • protecting the security of confidential information by maintaining private files and typing private correspondence. 4. Provides assistance on projects by collecting data requiring the evaluation and determination of available sources. Assembles and edits reports, and prepares reports in an appropriate format. 5. Assists with maintaining the program/department web page. 6. Coordinates and standardizes the implementation of technology (new & existing) within the OK Rehabilitation Program 7. Sets up and maintains manual and computerized filing systems for all correspondence and administration files. Maintains materials such as policy and procedure manuals. 8. Coordinates meeting schedules and calendars for the Program Administrator and Medical Director, Rehabilitation by prioritizing and arranging appointments, canceling and/or rescheduling meetings as required ensuring that schedules are manageable. 9. Coordinates all administrative logistics for meetings, events, education sessions, workshops, videoconferences and teleconferences including appropriate space, equipment and materials. 10. Arranges travel and accommodation by booking and confirming flights, vehicles and hotel reservations 11. Provides input to new policies, processes, and for the development of strategies. 12. Attends and acts as a recorder for confidential meetings such as management meetings. Transcribes minutes and distributes accordingly. Follows up on action items as required prepares agendas and circulates necessary materials for meetings. 13. Ensure appropriate supplies and support materials are available and equipment is in working order. 14. Supports the Program Administrator and Medical Director, Rehabilitation in completing required documentation associated with Human Resources including: on staff and change notices, payroll removal forms, payroll queries, travel reimbursements. 15. Liaison and coordination with all Interior Health administrative assistants, as necessary, to facilitate the many shared matters of daily business. 16. Performs other related duties as assigned.http://careers.roomtogrowbc.com/ViewPosting.aspx?id=2015403/9/2010 12:00:00 AM201540In accordance with established vision and values of the organization, this position reports to the appropriate Director for the delivery, management and performance of quality and cost effective patient/resident/client services within the appropriate portfolio. TYPICAL DUITES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Provides leadership to staff, motivating them towards the attainment of unit goals and direction. 2. In partnership with the Director, develops and administers the annual operating and capital budget for the assigned area of responsibility. 3. Manages and authorizes expenditures within limits of approved budgets. Accounts for variances when they arise. 4. Responsible for human resources management. Interview, hire, discipline and terminate staff as appropriate. 5. Responsible for staff performance. Develops, maintains and evaluates strategies to achieve expected levels of employee performance. 6. Responsible for attendance management including approval of vacation, leaves, etc. 7. Coordinates nursing, medical and support service to promote maximum utilization of manpower resources. 8. Responsible for development of policies and procedures. 9. Ensures nursing, medical and support staff comply with departmental and hospital policies and procedures. 10. Develops goals and objectives for the unit which are related to patient outcomes, support the mission and strategic goals of the hospital and are supportive of and integrated with the goals of the other support services and departments. 11. Performs other related duties as assigned.http://careers.roomtogrowbc.com/ViewPosting.aspx?id=2014573/9/2010 12:00:00 AM201457In accordance with the vision and values of the organization and under the direction of the supervisor, this position performs medical transcriptions of health record information, distributes documents, and maintains the quality and integrity of health records. TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Transcribes medical dictation according to departmental standards, protocol and guidelines. 2. Processes specific report protocols as required. 3. Carries out assigned workload, maintaining turnaround times as per department standards and guidelines. 4. Identifies workload requirements on shift and prioritizes own work in accordance with established department standards. 5. Participates in departmental continuous quality improvement activities and ensures that service meets customer needs. 6. Performs other related duties as assigned.http://careers.roomtogrowbc.com/ViewPosting.aspx?id=2013783/9/2010 12:00:00 AM201378******NEW CARDIAC SERVICES - COME JOIN OUR TEAM************* New Cardiac Services Program Be part of an exciting and dramatic expansion of Cardiac Services in British Columbia. As the only service of its kind between Vancouver and Calgary, our new program will provide residents of the British Columbia interior with the cardiac care they need, closer to home. We will make a real difference to the lives of our cardiac patients by reducing the emotional, physical and financial impacts associated with traveling long distances to receive care. Phase one of Cardiac Services expansion was the launch of PCI services at Kelowna General Hospital in November 2009. This will be followed by the addition of open heart surgery in 2012 and is part of an unprecedented cycle of growth and development of health care services in our region Responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of client care. Working in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, the Registered Nurse ensures the delivery of client–centered care by assisting individual clients and their families respond to changing health care needs. The Registered Nurse demonstrates a specialized body of knowledge and bases practice on nursing science and related content from other sciences and humanities. The Registered Nurse practices in a variety of clinical settings and in accordance with the College of Registered Nurses of British Columbia (CRNBC) Standards and established organizational policies and procedures.http://careers.roomtogrowbc.com/ViewPosting.aspx?id=2013223/9/2010 12:00:00 AM201322******NEW CARDIAC SERVICES - COME JOIN OUR TEAM************* New Cardiac Services Program Be part of an exciting and dramatic expansion of Cardiac Services in British Columbia. As the only service of its kind between Vancouver and Calgary, our new program will provide residents of the British Columbia interior with the cardiac care they need, closer to home. We will make a real difference to the lives of our cardiac patients by reducing the emotional, physical and financial impacts associated with traveling long distances to receive care. Phase one of Cardiac Services expansion was the launch of PCI services at Kelowna General Hospital in November 2009. This will be followed by the addition of open heart surgery in 2012 and is part of an unprecedented cycle of growth and development of health care services in our region. Responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of client care. Working in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, the Registered Nurse ensures the delivery of client–centered care by assisting individual clients and their families respond to changing health care needs. The Registered Nurse demonstrates a specialized body of knowledge and bases practice on nursing science and related content from other sciences and humanities. The Registered Nurse practices in a variety of clinical settings and in accordance with the College of Registered Nurses of British Columbia (CRNBC) Standards and established organizational policies and procedures.http://careers.roomtogrowbc.com/ViewPosting.aspx?id=2013163/9/2010 12:00:00 AM201316With a population of over 16,000, Salmon Arm is the largest community within the Shuswap Lake system and is the commercial hub of a fast-growing trading area in excess of 40,000. Salmon Arm’s economy is a diverse mixture of forestry, agriculture, tourism, commerce and manufacturing. Its mild four-season climate, outstanding natural beauty, clean waterways, abundant green space, and pristine provincial parks have established the Shuswap as a world famous recreation area. Salmon Arm offers amenities that are normally associated with much larger population centres; the twin-sheet ice arena, community centre, extensive outdoor sports facilities, theatres, activity centres and outstanding educational and health facilities that all contribute to the exceptional quality of life enjoyed here. In accordance with established vision and values of the organization, the Registered Nurse practices in accordance with the standards of professional practice and code of ethics as outlined by the College of Registered Nurses of British Columbia (CRNBC) as well as within a patient and family centered care model. The Registered Nurse practices in a variety of clinical settings and is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of client care. Working in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, the Registered Nurse ensures the delivery of client–centered care by assisting individual clients and their families respond to changing health care needs. The Registered Nurse demonstrates a specialized body of knowledge and bases practice on nursing science and related content from other sciences and humanities.http://careers.roomtogrowbc.com/ViewPosting.aspx?id=2013063/9/2010 12:00:00 AM201306Cradled within tree trimmed mountain slopes, dramatic clay cliffs and bordered by the Okanagan and Skaha Lakes, Penticton is one of the larger cities in the BC interior and a popular destination for visitors of all kinds. Square dancing jubilees, wineries, ideal windsurfing spots, golf courses or simply relaxing on one of Penticton’s fabulous sandy beaches, Penticton has it all. Whether you climb aboard the S.S. Sicamous or the Kettle Valley Railway, you will enjoy all of the amenities this town has to offer. In accordance with established vision and values of the organization, this position provides pharmacy services to inpatients at Penticton Regional Hospital in accordance with Interior Health’s Mission and Vision. As a member of a multidisciplinary team, this position assesses and recommends individualized treatments. Acts as a resource for drug information, education and provides expert advice to health care professionals. Monitors drug prescribing, drug distribution and drug therapy to ensure safe, effective, rational, legal and economic use of drugs. Maintains workload records and statistics.http://careers.roomtogrowbc.com/ViewPosting.aspx?id=2011923/9/2010 12:00:00 AM201192In accordance with professional standards and code of ethics as outlined by the College of Occupational Therapists of British Columbia (COTBC), the Occupational Therapist works independently and collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary rehabilitation team providing occupational therapy services including assessment, treatment planning and implementation, program planning, consultation, equipment prescription and education of residents/clients/patients (‘the client’) and/or their caregivers to promote functional independence and enable the client to achieve and maintain optimal health outcomes in inpatient, outpatient, residential and community settings. The Occupational Therapist contributes to the organization and the overall goals of the profession and department; participates in departmental/program quality assurance initiatives, meetings, research, and education; and provides work direction to the rehabilitation assistants working with the rehabilitation team.http://careers.roomtogrowbc.com/ViewPosting.aspx?id=2010363/9/2010 12:00:00 AM201036In accordance with professional standards and code of ethics as outlined by the College of Occupational Therapists of British Columbia (COTBC), the Occupational Therapist works independently and collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary rehabilitation team providing occupational therapy services including assessment, treatment planning and implementation, program planning, consultation, equipment prescription and education of residents/clients/patients (‘the client’) and/or their caregivers to promote functional independence and enable the client to achieve and maintain optimal health outcomes in inpatient, outpatient, residential and community settings. The Occupational Therapist contributes to the organization and the overall goals of the profession and department; participates in departmental/program quality assurance initiatives, meetings, research, and education; and provides work direction to the rehabilitation assistants working with the rehabilitation team.http://careers.roomtogrowbc.com/ViewPosting.aspx?id=2010173/9/2010 12:00:00 AM201017In accordance with established vision and values of the organization, the Case Coordinator – Acquired Brain Injury provides and coordinates effective, individualized assessments and treatments for persons with complex neurological, traumatic and rehabilitative conditions into a practical continuum of care within the communities of the Kootenay Boundary. In consultation with the client, family and interdisciplinary team members, provides case coordination to initiate and develop a plan for care, counsel client and family on issues that have impact on their care, refer to other community resources as appropriate, and to evaluate care plans. Provides effective co-ordination and linkage between acute care and community case management services such as the West Kootenay Brain Injury Association, ICBC, private practitioners and provincial rehabilitation services to facilitate effective discharge planning for clients with Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) and other complex neurological/rehabilitation conditions. Provides support to the Kootenay Boundary ABI leadership group for ongoing research, planning and liaison related to the range of services required by clients with an ABI.http://careers.roomtogrowbc.com/ViewPosting.aspx?id=2009333/9/2010 12:00:00 AM200933This unionized position is being posted internally and externally. As required by the Collective Agreement, this job vacancy will undergo an internal application selection process before the consideration of external applicants. JOB SUMMARY: In accordance with established vision and values of the organization, responsible for the provision of individualized nursing care for patients in Acute Care and Emergency Departments by assessing the patient’s physical and psychological needs, planning, implementing, evaluating and documenting the nursing care provided. TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Provides direct patient care in accordance with the assigned department’s philosophy, policies and procedures. 2. Identifies and develops, through the nursing assessment process, individualized patient care plans to meet the patient’s total physical and psychological needs. 3. Receives, transcribes and administers physician’s orders for medications, treatments and diagnostic testing. 4. Monitors patient treatment, progress and needs and intervenes where required by implementing emergency procedures and alternative techniques. 5. Identifies complications of patient problems or treatment process and consults with members of other health care disciplines as required. 6. Attends interdisciplinary rounds and/or patient care conferences and provides input of a problem solving and information sharing nature. 7. Provides educational and emotional support to patients and families by ensuring positive interpersonal communications are maintained, providing step by step instruction regarding the patient’s care program, providing information pamphlets and referring to outside agencies where appropriate. 8. Assists in the provision of information to new and relief staff. 9. Compiles and updates patient medical records to ensure complete and accurate documentation is maintained, records all medications, treatments and procedures, patient conditions and incident reports according to established hospital standards. 10. Maintains a safe environment for patients, families and staff by adhering to emergency procedures and safety policies and procedures. 11. Assists with admissions, discharges and transfers of patients within the assigned unit by providing patients with a clear understanding of the new steps in the care process, informing patients and families of follow up contacts or procedures and ensuring comfort and ease of displacement. 12. Operates a variety of equipment and supplies relating to the maintenance of the patient’s well-being ensuring care and economy during usage. 13. Participates in the development of the assigned unit’s philosophy, goals and objectives on an annual basis. 14. Participates in the formulation, implementation and evaluation of the Continuous Quality Improvement Program. 15. Performs other related duties as assigned.http://careers.roomtogrowbc.com/ViewPosting.aspx?id=2009043/9/2010 12:00:00 AM200904In accordance with established vision and values of the organization and under the general direction and supervision of the site Audiologist, this position provides clinical, technical, financial and administrative services to support the delivery of clinical care primarily to children and vulnerable adults who may be at risk of, or who have a hearing loss.http://careers.roomtogrowbc.com/ViewPosting.aspx?id=2002453/9/2010 12:00:00 AM200245Reporting to the Chief Communications Officer, the CONNEX Communications Officer will handle all internal communications responsibilities for Interior Health’s CONNEX initiative. The Communications Officer is responsible for developing promotional and infomational tools for stakeholder groups including staff, clinicians, managers and phyisicans. Responsibilities include researching and promoting the positive aspects of CONNEX to key stakeholders. The Communications Officer will coordinate and develop content for meetings, presentations, written reports, newsletters and websites. The officer will also work closely with members of the CONNEX team to support their efforts to communicate and share information with IH staff and physicians. While this position will report directly to the Chief Communications Officer, the main client will be the Chief Information Officer and the CONNEX Initiative Project Manager. TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. All internal communications related to the CONNEX inititiave including: executing the CONNEX communications plan and adjusting as required. an internal communication plan to evolve the organization into using the CONNEX IMIT platform and including staff consultation and coordination of CONNEX information relevant to staff. Also, assisting with change management by rolling out new internal communication initiatives and establishing channels to increased two-way communication as identified in the Internal Communication Plan. 2. Strategically plan internal communications issues management relating to the CONNEX initiave, including issues scans and awareness of organizational and Provincial issues that may impact the project. 3. Development and coordination of CONNEX promotional materials, researching and promoting the positive aspects of CONNEX to target audiences, distributing information to IH audiences, streamlining existing communication tools, and leveraging IH communication tools such as newsletters and the intranet to educate target audiences. 4. Assist the CONNEX team with their communications planning needs including: developing key messages, determinig appropriate communications vechicles, presentation coaching and staff engagement. 5. Uses knowledge of social media tools and best practices to support improved communication within CONNEX, IMIT and IH where appropriate. 6. Provide communications support and counsel to the CIO and senior IMIT team including communications planning, issues management, and content development of for reports, memos and presentations. 7. Support 8. Participate in Communication Department meetings, regular CONNEX meetings and IMIT Leadership meetings as required. 9. Coordinate events including major CONNEX team meetings, go-live celebrations and other activities related to the initiative. 10. Other duties as assigned.http://careers.roomtogrowbc.com/ViewPosting.aspx?id=2013673/8/2010 12:00:00 AM201367Oliver has a climate and a thriving community that suits just about everyone. Whether splashed with the pink blossoms of spring or surrounded by the bursting colours of autumn, the orchards, forests, vineyards and mountains around Oliver are beautiful. Magnificent scenery can be reached within ten minutes from just about anywhere in Oliver and afternoon drive possibilities are almost endless. In accordance with established vision and values of the organization, responsible for the provision of individualized nursing care for patients in Acute Care and Emergency Departments by assessing the patient’s physical and psychological needs, planning, implementing, evaluating and documenting the nursing care provided.http://careers.roomtogrowbc.com/ViewPosting.aspx?id=2008903/8/2010 12:00:00 AM200890In accordance with the vision and values of the organization and under the direction of the supervisor, this position performs medical transcriptions of health record information, distributes documents, and maintains the quality and integrity of health records. TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Transcribes medical dictation according to departmental standards, protocol and guidelines. 2. Processes specific report protocols as required. 3. Carries out assigned workload, maintaining turnaround times as per department standards and guidelines. 4. Identifies workload requirements on shift and prioritizes own work in accordance with established department standards. 5. Participates in departmental continuous quality improvement activities and ensures that service meets customer needs. 6. Performs other related duties as assigned.http://careers.roomtogrowbc.com/ViewPosting.aspx?id=2008643/8/2010 12:00:00 AM200864Vernon is a major vacation destination for those flocking to the Okanagan Valley and is one of those rare cities where unsurpassed beauty and an abundance of recreational and cultural activities combine to create an exceptional quality of life enjoyed by residents and visitors alike. The rocky, forested headlands and sheltered, sandy bays await you on the east side of Okanagan Lake, just a few miles south of Vernon. This is an area of undulating bench land dominated by stands of Ponderosa pine and Douglas fir, set between the rolling hills of the Thompson Plateau to the west and the peaks of the Monashee Mountains to the east. In accordance with established vision and values of the organization, the Registered Nurse practices in accordance with the standards of professional practice and code of ethics as outlined by the College of Registered Nurses of British Columbia (CRNBC) as well as within a patient and family centered care model. The Registered Nurse practices in a variety of clinical settings and is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of client care. Working in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, the Registered Nurse ensures the delivery of client–centered care by assisting individual clients and their families respond to changing health care needs. The Registered Nurse demonstrates a specialized body of knowledge and bases practice on nursing science and related content from other sciences and humanities.http://careers.roomtogrowbc.com/ViewPosting.aspx?id=2007893/8/2010 12:00:00 AM200789Kamloops is located in a scenic valley in BC’s Thompson Okanagan Region at the junction of the North and South Thompson Rivers. It is British Columbia’s third largest city. Residents of this dynamic and growing community enjoy a unique combination of urban amenities and stunning natural surroundings. Kamloops boasts a wild west history that includes the fur trade, the gold rush, and cattle ranching. Recreational amenities include everything from an art gallery and museum to several golf courses and numerous parks. Fishing, water sports, skiing, and mountain biking are among the numerous leisure pursuits enjoyed by residents. In accordance with established vision and values of the organization and under the close supervision of a Pharmacist, assists with various aspects of the Pharmacy Department Operation. Performs computer order entry of medication orders, packaging and distribution of unit dose medications, as well as specified inventory control and statistical reporting activities and other related clerical functions.http://careers.roomtogrowbc.com/ViewPosting.aspx?id=2007363/8/2010 12:00:00 AM200736