Coordinator, Patient Care (Acute & Ambulatory Care)

Come work as a Coordinator, Patient Care (Acute & Ambulatory Care) with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for an experienced Registered Nurse to join the team at Vancouver General Hospital. Apply today to join our team!

As a Coordinator, Patient Care (Acute & Ambulatory Care) with VCH, you will

• Assist the Manager with performing administrative duties and coordinate staffing, scheduling and clinical research activities, ensuring optimal use of patient care resources.
• Facilitate efficient patient flow and patient access within and between units/programs/clinics.
• Promote education and research.
• Coordinate patient care activities in a defined area of clinical expertise and provide leadership, supervision and guidance to designated staff.
• Ensure a high standard of patient care by acting as a clinical resource for staff, supporting staff training and development and providing leadership and support to the interdisciplinary team.
• Consult and collaborate with interdisciplinary team members, the leadership team and other health care professionals/providers to achieve excellence in patient and family centered care and enhancement in the quality of life.

Education & Experience

• Valid BC Driver’s License, as travel within the geographic area requires the use of a vehicle.
• Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) is required.
• Completion of post basic specialty nursing certificate/program if applicable and three (3) years' recent, related experience in the designated clinical area including one (1) year's related administrative/supervisory experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver educational materials for staff/patients/clients and families based on educations theories, principles and best practices.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate (orally and in writing) and deal effectively with clients and their families, coworkers, physicians, other health care staff, and staff of external agencies.
• Demonstrated skill in clinical techniques and the use of applicable equipment and supplies.
• Knowledge of other health care disciplines and their role in patient care.
• Demonstrated physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Demonstrated skill in CPR techniques.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize and prioritize work.
• Demonstrated ability to set priorities, problem-solve, adjust to unexpected events and deal with conflict.
• Demonstrated ability to provide leadership, supervision, work direction and consultation.
• Demonstrated ability to lead change and support staff through transition.
• Knowledge of basic research, e.g. research ethics, research question, hypothesis and qualitative and quantitative data analyses methods.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated computer literacy to operate a computerized client care information system as well as applicable word processing, spreadsheet and database software applications.
• Knowledge of evidence informed nursing practice related to designated clinical area.
• Demonstrated ability to promote a supportive and creative learning environment.

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.

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

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.