Vascular Nurse Specialist

Job Description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority, patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at VIHA; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Reporting to the Program Manager or designate, the Vascular Access Specialist participates in developing, implementing and evaluating Vascular Access services. Promotes development and monitoring of quality care standards such as the tracking of procedures, and complication rates, and facilitation of nursing staff development.

Utilizing knowledge and clinical expertise in vascular access, functions as a clinical resource, providing consultation and in-service to nurses, physicians, other program teams, community nurses, and other health care team staff regarding the care and treatment of patients/clients/residents. Responsible for assessment and teaching, in-group and individual settings, of staff, patients and families with a variety of health education needs. Travels to other sites throughout Island Health as required. Provides direct patient care, teaching and problem solving.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant. Graduation from a recognized nursing program, completion of post-graduate specialty program, such as a Certified Registered Nurse of Infusion (CRNI) or Canadian Vascular Access Association (CVAA), or evidence of an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Current basic Cardiac Life Support certification. Comprehensive knowledge of Nursing Theory and evidence based best practice for vascular access. Three (3) years recent, related experience, including completion of a PICC insertion course, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience with PICC insertion, advanced peripheral vascular access and SVADs.

Valid B.C. driver's license. Local area travel requires the use of a personal vehicle for which mileage reimbursement will be paid and/or access to Island Health fleet vehicles will be provided.

Skills And Abilities

• Demonstrated knowledge of adult education principles.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Ability to organize workload and set priorities.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to plan, organize and evaluate patient care.
• Ability to identify and assess learning needs and develop educational programs.
• Ability to teach using adult education principles.
• Ability to apply the principles of adult learning in individual and group settings.
• Ability to deal effectively with a variety of internal and external contacts including co-workers, physicians, community agencies, representatives, patients/clients/residents and families
• Ability to operate related equipment, including computers.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Link to Full Job Description

https://jd.viha.ca/JD4688.pdf