Come work as a Nurse Clinician/CRN with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Registered Nurse to join the Assistant Dying Program as a Nurse Clinician in Vancouver, BC. Apply today to join our team!

As a Nurse Clinician/CRN with VCH you will:

• Provide care coordination and support for patients, families and “just in time” education and support for health care staff for patients seeking an assisted death.

• Provide leadership and applies specialized theory and knowledge relating to palliative care and end-of-life patient/client/resident (patient) populations to promote the delivery of safe, ethical and quality care related to medical assistance in dying.

• Act as a clinical resource by providing consultation and clinical support to the patient and family, interdisciplinary care team, and other professionals.

• Promote excellence in patient centred care, education and research.

• Participate in direct patient/client and family care when required.

Education & Experience

• Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
• Completion of post basic specialty nursing certificate/program with emphasis on end-of-life care and three (3) years' recent, related acute, facility or community experience relevant to providing end-of-life care to patients and their families or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Proficiency with current computer software programs and applications such as Windows Office, including MS Word, Process, Excel, and databases. Familiarity with online learning modalities required.
• Valid BC Driver's License as local area travel requires the use of a personal vehicle.

Knowledge & Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to support patients and families and staff through the death and dying process.
• Demonstrated skill in techniques appropriate to the assessment and treatment of specialized patient/client population utilizing best available evidence informed practice.
• Demonstrated ability to lead change and support staff through transition.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver educational programs and materials for staff/patients/clients and families based on education theories, principles and best practices.
• Demonstrated understanding of legislation and practice standards surrounding medical assistance in dying.
• Demonstrated understanding of supports required for patient, families and staff through the death process in a variety of settings.
• Demonstrated ability to provide clinical leadership and work direction.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in collaboration with others.
• Demonstrated ability to work with other health care disciplines and understand their role in patient/client care.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize and prioritize work.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate in writing and orally on a one to one and group setting.
• Demonstrated ability to deal with and/or guide others in resolution of conflict issues.
• Demonstrated ability to adjust to new or unexpected events.
• Demonstrated ability to promote a supportive and creative learning environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of research process and methodology.
• Demonstrated computer literacy to operate a computerized client care information system as well as applicable word processing, spreadsheet and database software applications.
• Demonstrated ability to operate related equipment.
• 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, as of October 5, 2023, all employees working for Vancouver Coastal Health must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or have received a single dose of the most-recent, updated COVID-19 vaccine. 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.

• 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
• 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
• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff

Equity, diversity, 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 2024.

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.