Primary Care Nurse (Rn) (Vancouver Coastal Health)

Come work as a Primary Care Nurse with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Registered Nurse to join the Primary Care Network (PCN) team working out of George Pearson Community Centre in Vancouver, BC. Apply today to join our team!

As a Primary Care Nurse With VCH You Will

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care for patients/clients and caregiver(s).
• Provide continuity of care by liaising with team members, coordinating ongoing care (internal and external), supporting transitions and navigating services.
• Maintain partnership with the Primary Care Provider in accordance with the local PCN care delivery model as co-designed by the PCN Partners (local Division of Family Practice, VCH Community of Care and First Nations Partners).
• Act as a nursing resource for the team by applying problem-solving and critical thinking skills and providing information based on nursing theory and practices.
• Apply health promotion, chronic disease management, advance care planning, and/or self-care management principles to conduct assessments, identify problems, provide direct care, and address issues or variances from the plan of care.

About Primary Care Networks (PCN)

This new model of care includes a multi-disciplinary team of nurses, pharmacists and allied health professionals, working alongside and supporting family physicians, nurse practitioners at primary care offices, Primary Care Community Health Centres, Urgent and Primary Care centres, and services delivered by not-for-profit community health partners. Team members involved in the patient’s care will work closely together, so that they can get a full picture of the health care needs. PCNs are expected to provide patients and primary care providers with strong, effective links to hospitals and diagnostic service providers.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Valid B.C. driver’s license and access to a vehicle.
• One (1) year recent, related clinical experience relevant to the designated clinical area, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).

Knowledge & Abilities

• Demonstrated ability in applying critical thinking skills within safe limits of patient care.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Demonstrated knowledge of relevant Professional Regulations and Standards (e.g Community Health Nurse of Canada (CHNC) competencies and standards of practice).
• Demonstrated knowledge of other health disciplines and their role in patient/client care.
• Demonstrated knowledge of acute, chronic disease, mental health and substance use, palliative and health management and self-management support.
• Demonstrated knowledge of adult education principles and ability to teach and coach patients/clients and caregiver(s) families.
• Demonstrated skill in CPR techniques
• Demonstrated ability to provide competent and culturally safe care in a variety of settings and with diverse populations
• Demonstrated knowledge of provincial acts, regulations, and program policies and guidelines related to home, community and primary care.
• Demonstrated understanding of Trauma Informed Practice, Harm Reduction and Recovery Oriented Care.
• Demonstrated ability to employ effective conflict resolution.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and set priorities for care.
• Demonstrated ability to promote Indigenous Cultural Safety.
• Demonstrated ability to use research in practice.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Demonstrated computer skills including the ability to effectively use a computerized patient/client care information documentation system.
• Demonstrated understanding and knowledge and skills within primary care as well as theory and practice within a patient/client and family centred model of care.
• Demonstrated knowledge and skill in the provision of evidence-based clinical practice related to primary care.
• Demonstrated ability to support seamless transition in care.
• Demonstrated ability to recognize when referral to another health care professional is required

Closing Statement

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.

• Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
• 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

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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