Occupational Therapist 1 - North Shore

Come work as an Occupational Therapist with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)! Relocation Assistance may be available.

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for an Occupational Therapist to join the team at Lions Gate Hospital in North Vancouver, BC. Apply today to join our team!

Lions Gate Hospital (LGH) is one of the 4 busiest hospitals in Vancouver, and one of only five Neurosurgery centers in British Columbia. LGH is located in North Vancouver which is internationally known for hiking and skiing trails in the forested mountains.

As an Occupational Therapist with VCH you will

• As required, contribute to the organization and delivery of occupational therapy services, and participate in departmental/program quality improvement initiatives, meetings, research and education.
• Participate in interdisciplinary research.
• Demonstrate safe and effective resource utilization and quality management, and contribute to the development, review and promotion of occupational therapy services.
• Prepare and maintain records.
• Plan and implement outcome oriented services, and evaluate the effectiveness of the services.
• Perform assessments on client’s occupational performance utilizing an evidence-based approach.
• Provide occupational therapy services to enable clients to achieve and maintain optimal health outcomes, by working independently and as a member of an interdisciplinary team.

Education & Experience

• Current full registration with the College of Occupational Therapists of British Columbia (COTBC).
• Eligible for membership in the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT).
• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy or Rehabilitation Sciences from a recognized program.

Knowledge & Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to provide effective consultation.
• Broad knowledge of Occupational Therapy theory and practice within a client and family centred model of care.
• Demonstrated ability to teach and empower clients to assume control over their health.
• Demonstrated ability to recognize when referral to another health care professional is required.
• Basic knowledge of occupational therapy standardised tests and measures.
• 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.
• Basic knowledge of evidence-based clinical practice related to designated clinical area(s).
• Demonstrated ability to establish workload priorities in collaboration with others in a complex health care environment.
• Demonstrated ability to adjust to unexpected events, problem-solve, set priorities and deal with conflict.
• Demonstrated computer skills including the ability to effectively use a computerized client care information system.
• Basic knowledge of research process and methodology.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Broad knowledge of other health care disciplines and their role in client care.
• Demonstrated physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Demonstrated skill in Occupational Therapy techniques and the use of applicable equipment and supplies.
• Broad knowledge of the COTBC standards of practice and guidelines for clinical practitioners.

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
• 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
• Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities

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.

***Employees of VCH must apply online via the Internal Career Portal on CareerHub, you are currently viewing the External Career Portal. Refer to the https//my.vch.ca/working-here/job-postings site for instructions on how to view internal job postings and how to apply as an employee. Current VCH employees who apply to this posting using this external site will be considered as an external candidate. Seniority will not apply.***

Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.

Come work as a Registered Nurse in Emergency at Vancouver General Hospital!

Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) is looking for Registered Nurses to join the Emergency unit at Vancouver General Hospital. Apply today to join our team!

As a Registered Nurse in Emergency you will

• Enhance quality of life from the perspective of the client/family.
• Participate on designated hospital committees/teams and approved research projects as assigned.
• Provide nursing care to assigned patients/clients working independently and as a member of an interdisciplinary care team.
• Maintain and advance own clinical competence.
• Participate in discharge planning, function as a client advocate and teach clients and their families about illness/injury and overall health promotion and wellness.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate client care.
• Consult, confer and collaborate with other health care providers.
• Document care provided and respond to incidents in accordance with established policies and procedures.

Education & Experience

• Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively (both orally and in writing).
• Demonstrated ability in nursing practice related to designated client group.
• Demonstrated ability to counsel and teach clients and their families.
• Demonstrated skill in CPR techniques.
• Demonstrated ability to deal with others effectively including the ability to work collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement care plans.
• Demonstrated ability to provide leadership through initiative and independence.
• Demonstrated physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Demonstrated ability to adjust to unexpected events, problem-solve, set priorities and deal with conflict.
• Demonstrated ability to operate related equipment including the ability to effectively use a computerized client care information system.
• Demonstrated skill in clinical techniques and the use of applicable equipment and supplies.

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
• Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
• Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• There are a number of scholarships and bursaries available to Emergency Department Nurses working with VCH
• 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.

***Employees of VCH must apply online via the Internal Career Portal on CareerHub, you are currently viewing the External Career Portal. Refer to the https//my.vch.ca/working-here/job-postings site for instructions on how to view internal job postings and how to apply as an employee. Current VCH employees who apply to this posting using this external site will be considered as an external candidate. Seniority will not apply.***

Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.