Priority Populations Outreach Worker (Vancouver Coastal Health)

Come work as a Priority Populations Outreach Nurse (RN/RPN) with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for Registered Nurse/ Registered Psychiatric Nurse to join the Priority Population Outreach Team working out of the Three Bridges Community Health Centre as a Priority Populations Outreach Nurse (RN/RPN). Apply today to join our team!

As a Priority Populations Outreach Nurse (RN/RPN) with Vancouver Coastal Health, you will:

• Liaise and wors with community resources and healthcare providers to provide basic health-promoting information and promote development of life-skills to clients.
• Under the direction of the Registered Nurse, administer medication to clients and provides medication reminders.
• Monitor clients by observing their health condition and environment, arranges, plans, escorts and transports and/or /accompanies designated or marginalized individuals on appointments, errands and other activities, as required.
• Create linkages to other community resources and programs and assists clients in accessing benefits or assistance as appropriate by providing brief planning and coordination on issues related to substance use, OAT, overdose prevention, harm reduction, primary care access or urgent mental health assessment.
• Perform a variety of general clerical duties, attends meetings and participates in patient care planning and coordination, as assigned.
• Provide harm reduction support to navigate access to a range of pharmaceutical alternatives to the toxic street drug supply and coordinates prescribing access for substance use with community based clinicians and related support services.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
• Valid BC Driver’s license and access to a personal vehicle, as required.
• Diploma in Community Social Services and one (1) year’s recent, related experience in an interdisciplinary healthcare environment working with people with substance use issues and/or those suffering from complex mental health issues, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Knowledge & Abilities

• Working knowledge of harm reduction principles and practices
• Crisis prevention/intervention and conflict resolution/de-escalation skills.
• Working knowledge of harm reduction principles, trauma informed practice and indigenous cultural safety.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and establish rapport with clients and families.
• Broad knowledge of community bed-based services available for clients experiencing concerns with their substance use.
• Demonstrated listening and information seeking skills that promotes communication and lead to a cooperative approach to problem solving within a multidisciplinary setting.
• Demonstrated skill in CPR techniques and First Aid.
• Demonstrated ability to work with marginalized and culturally diverse populations including those with mental health and substance use issues
• Ability to operate related equipment including applicable software applications.
• Broad knowledge of mental health, substance use and non-judgmental attitude towards problematic substance use through their recovery.
• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment including with other community agencies.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Working knowledge and familiarity with health and social service programs for the designated area.

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. Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check.

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.

• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff
• 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
• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
• 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.

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