Clinical Coordinator (Rn) - Urgent Primary Care Centre

Come work as a Clinical Coordinator with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Clinical Coordinator to join the City Centre Urgent and Primary Care Centre (UPCC) team in Vancouver, BC. Apply today to join our team!

As a Clinical Coordinator with Vancouver Coastal Health you will

• Provide clinical direction and coordination of clients and assist the Manager with a variety of administrative activities to ensure efficient and optimal use of client care resources.
• Liaise with designated team members/staff to support interdisciplinary practice, quality improvement initiatives and interdisciplinary integration of services.
• Collaborate with all health care team members, coordinate client flow activities by reviewing clinic processes and developing protocols for improving client flow.
• Work within the context of a primary health care, population health approach, the vision and values of Vancouver Coastal Health and in accordance with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) standards of professional practice and Code of Ethics for registered nurses
• Provide first line supervision and coordinate the day to day operations of the designated Clinic or Program and ensures that operations of the designated Clinic or Program comply with the applicable Health Canada requirements.

ABOUT URGENT AND PRIMARY CARE CENTRES

Urgent and Primary Care Centres (UPCC) will provide care for people with unexpected, non-life-threatening conditions who need medical attention within 12-24 hours but who don't require a visit to the emergency department – this includes sprains, cuts and wounds, an infection, mild asthma attack and less serious child illness and injury. The multidisciplinary health care team will be staffed by general practitioners, nurse practitioners, registered nurses and social workers.

UPCCs are intended to be an additional service in the community, working in concert with all touch points for care to provide appropriate urgent services to patients, when and where they need it.

Education & Experience

• Three (3) years' recent, related nursing experience in Community Health Nursing including one (1) year related leadership/supervisory experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Current practising registration as a Registered Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).

Knowledge & Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to adapt to the changing health system and an understanding the broad determinants of health.
• Ability to supervise.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize and prioritize work.
• Knowledge of research process and methodology.
• Broad knowledge of the local Community and regional initiatives that may impact patient care, resource access or practice guidelines in this local clinic setting.
• Comprehensive knowledge of other health care disciplines and their role in client care.
• Demonstrated computer skills including the ability to effectively use a computerized client care information system and Windows applications.
• Demonstrated ability to provide leadership and work direction to the interdisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated ability to critically read and utilize current health research in evidence based practice.
• Demonstrated skill in CPR techniques.
• Demonstrated ability to apply decision making and analytical skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated ability to deal effectively with conflict situations.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and evaluate health education resources.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Demonstrated ability to identify community resources appropriate to client/family/community needs.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability in dealing with a variety of situations and responsibilities requiring initiative and professional judgment.

The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes.

As per the current Public Health Orders (Long Term Care/Seniors Assisted Living Provincial Health Officer Order and the Health Sector Order), as of October 26, 2021, all employees working for Vancouver Coastal Health must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. Proof of vaccination status will be required.

WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?

VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and 'going first' when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.

• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff
• Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
• Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential to our goals of creating a great place to work and delivering exceptional care. We acknowledge and accommodate unique differences and ensure special measures are in place so that all prospective and current employees are given an opportunity to succeed.

We are committed to building a representative workforce and encourage applications reflecting diversity of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization or ancestry, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.

Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2023.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.

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Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.