Registered Nurse (Rn) - Public Health Immunization

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

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Registered Nurse to join the team at Central Community Health Center and multiple Community Health Centers in North Vancouver, BC. Apply today to join our team!

As a Registered Nurse at VCH you will

• Refer to other health care providers and services for further clinical care as needed. As needed, assists with monitoring active cases, conducting surveillance follow-ups, and monitoring laboratory reports for new cases.
• Support outbreak management by assessing individuals presenting with or at risk for communicable disease, communicating test results, educating and providing health information about disease process and transmission prevention measures.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members and other health care professionals/providers to achieve excellence in health services.
• Prepare for and conduct clinics in a variety of settings, provides related nursing care such as screening, informed consent, health teaching, and immunization for recommended and required vaccinations.
• Conduct testing and case and contact tracing to support communicable disease control of targeted pathogens and viruses.
• Utilize nursing knowledge and expertise of communicable disease control as it applies to vaccine-preventable diseases, and targets vaccine preventable diseases to promote and protect the optimal health, well-being and safety of all populations, including infants, children, youth, adults, older adults, and vulnerable populations.

Education & Experience

• Recent related experience working in public health, communicable disease control, vaccine preventable diseases or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
• Valid BC Driver's License and access to a vehicle for local area travel.

Knowledge & Abilities

• Ability to successfully complete relevant VCH required education.
• Ability to successfully complete provincial BCCDC full Immunization Competency Course Certificate.
• Ability to adjust to changing priorities within a fast paced clinic setting.
• Demonstrated knowledge of other health care disciplines and their role in client care, the ability to develop and maintain collaborative working relationships with co-workers, care team and community partners and the ability to identify and facilitate community resources appropriate to clients’ and families’ needs.
• Working knowledge of public health and population health approaches.
• Demonstrated ability to model and mentor new staff and students.
• Demonstrated ability to provide competent and culturally safety care in a variety of settings and with diverse populations.
• Ability to update current knowledge and self-directed learning on vaccine preventable disease control
• Demonstrated skill in clinical techniques and the use of applicable equipment and supplies.
• Ability to work within autonomous scope of practice and Nurse Independent Activity (NIA) practice standards.
• Demonstrated ability to document timely and appropriate patient information and effectively use related computerized client care information systems, applications, and devices.
• Demonstrated ability to promote Indigenous Cultural Safety.
• Knowledge of principles of health education, health promotion, and social determinants of health.
• Demonstrated ability to counsel and teach clients and their families.
• Demonstrated knowledge of facilitation, mediation, and conflict resolution techniques, and demonstrated analytical and problem solving skills.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) Professional and Practice standards for nursing.
• Demonstrated ability to provide leadership through initiative and independence.
• Demonstrated competence in organizing and implementing immunization campaigns.
• Knowledge of communicable disease control practices and procedures including prevention, promotion, reporting responsibilities and related procedures and immunization practices
• Ability to learn and complete clinical documentation in multiple electronic record systems.
• Ability to work within an interdisciplinary team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to practice autonomously in accordance with BCCNM standards and VCH policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of the public health model and its approach to service delivery.
• Knowledge of community development and health promotion principles and practices.
• Demonstrated skill in CPR techniques.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing with co-workers, physicians, other health care staff, clients and their families, and outside agencies.
• Demonstrated physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Demonstrated knowledge of immunization protocols and communicable disease.
• General knowledge of Trauma Informed Practice and Harm Reduction approaches and Strengths-based care.

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.

• Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff
• Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• 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

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.