Home Support Nurse Jobs

Within an interdisciplinary team–based care model and in collaboration with client/family/caregivers, Home Support Nurse cares for clients with acute, chronic and palliative care needs requiring short or long term home support services. Home Support Nurse works in partnership with the client and family to establish goals that are safe, realistic, and reasonable by assessing, planning, coordinating, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and transitioning nursing and other services for the client. Home Support Nurse assesses service eligibility, facilitates the development, implementation, and adaptation of a care plan, delivers direct care, and provides care management to assist clients to manage their own care and navigate through the various services available within the community settings. Works in consultation with other system partners and incorporates current evidence into practice.

Practices in accordance with established standards as outlined by the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) as well as within the VCH vision and values, policies, standards, and Decision Support Tools.

Education & Experience

Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM). Two years’ recent clinical experience that is relevant to the specific clinical area of employment or equivalency of previous work experience will be considered. Valid BC Driver’s License required as local area travel may require the use of a personal vehicle.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Demonstrated knowledge and skills within a specific knowledge of community health nursing theory and practice within a client and family centred model of care.

Demonstrates knowledge of relevant Professional Regulations and Standards (e.g. Community Health Nurse of Canada (CHNC) competencies and standards of practice).

Knowledge and demonstrated skill in the provision of evidence-based clinical practice related to designated client populations.

Knowledge of provincial acts, regulations, and program policies and guidelines related to home and community care.

Knowledge of acute, chronic disease, palliative approach to care, mental health and substance use, health management and self-management support.

Demonstrates ability to provide culturally safe care to diverse populations, including Aboriginal People. Demonstrates an understanding of Trauma Informed Practice and Harm Reduction.

Knowledge of community resources available for client/family support and related health services.

Knowledge of transitions through continuums of care.

Knowledge of other health care professions and their role in client care.

Demonstrated ability to promote client-focused care that demonstrates participation and engagement of clients and significant others in goals setting.

Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a member of a professional team.

Demonstrated ability to adjust to new or unexpected events.

Demonstrated ability to manage psychosocial and behavioural issues.

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively through verbal, nonverbal, written, electronic and social media.

Demonstrated ability to employ effective conflict resolution and reconciliation approaches and techniques.

Knowledge of adult education principles, methods and tools.

Demonstrated ability to teach, facilitate and coach.

Demonstrated ability to employ teaching/learning strategies to transfer knowledge and engage clients/families in planning and self management of care.

Demonstrated ability to promote staff morale, cooperation, assertiveness, creative planning for change and innovations, implementation of policies or other protocols and ongoing professional development of self.

Demonstrated ability to develop rapport, trust and ethical relationships with clients/families, primary care providers and other health care professionals and providers.

Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, schedule and prioritize work.

Demonstrated skill in CPR techniques.

Demonstrated skill in the use of equipment and in the techniques appropriate to nursing treatment.

Ability to operate related equipment including relevant computer applications.

Demonstrated physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

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)

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
• 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
• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan

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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