Vancouver Coastal Health

Primary Care Nurse - Registered Nurse (RN)

Job ID 2024-130267
City Sechelt
Work Location
Sunshine Coast Home Care Serv
Department
Primary Care
Work Area
Sunshine Coast Primary Care Network Hub
Home Worksite
38 - CG Community
Labour Agreement
Nurses' Bargaining Association
Union
200 - Nurses BCNU
Position Type
Baseline
Job Status
Regular Full-Time
FTE
1.00
Standard Hours / Week
37.50
Job Category
Nursing
Salary Grade
L3
Min Hourly
CAD $41.42/Hr.
Max Hourly
CAD $55.91/Hr.
Shift Times
0900-1700
Days Off
Saturday, Stats, Sunday
Position Start Date
As soon as possible

Salary

The salary range for this position is CAD $41.42/Hr. - CAD $55.91/Hr.

Job Summary

Come work as a Primary Care Nurse with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH), and you maybe be eligible for a financial recruitment incentive of up to $20,000. Incentives are time limited and conditions apply. Apply today to speak with a Talent Acquisition Advisor! *Relocation Assistance may also be available.

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Registered Nurse (RN) to join the Primary Care Team in Sechelt, BC. Apply today to join our team!

 

As a Nurse with the Primary Care Team, you will:

  • Collaborate with the Primary Care Provider (Family Physician or Nurse Practitioner) and other members of the PCN Interdisciplinary team, the Primary Care Registered Nurse assesses, plans, implements and evaluates nursing care for patients/clients and caregiver(s).
  • 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).
  • 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.
  • Provide continuity of care by liaising with team members, coordinating ongoing care (internal and external), supporting transitions and navigating services.
  • 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.

ABOUT SECHELT, BC

 

Sechelt is located on the traditional territories of the shíshálh (Sechelt) Nation and is approximately 50 km northwest of Vancouver. It is accessible from the mainland by a 40-minute ferry trip between Horseshoe Bay and Langdale, followed by a 25-minute drive along Highway 101, also know as the Sunshine Coast Highway. This charming seaside community is know for its natural beauty and is a popular destination for outdoor activities including sightseeing, boating, diving, camping, and mountain biking. There are also several municipal parks, plenty of eateries, locally owned shops, boutiques and galleries, and a golf course. Imagine a lifestyle where you are only a short walk or bike ride to work, you go home for lunch and you are home again in time for an activity or go for a hike AND watch the sunset - all before dinner. That is what Sechelt has to offer you!

Qualifications

Education & Experience

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

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

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

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 Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.

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

At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.

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.

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