Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) is proud to be part of the provincial implementation of minimum Nurse to Patient Ratios (mNPRs), an initiative aimed at enhancing nursing practice and strengthening quality of care across the health system. mNPRs set the minimum number of nurses providing care to patients on a given unit. In British Columbia, mNPRs are developed in partnership with the Ministry of Health, the BC Nurses’ Union (BCNU) and health organizations. Guided by our values: We Care for Everyone, We Are Always Learning and We Strive for Better Results, we remain committed to fostering quality practice and learning environments where nurses can grow and thrive.

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

Come work as a Primary Care Intake and Transition Nurse (RN/RPN) on the Raven Song Primary Care Team at Raven Song Community Health Center with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH). Apply today to join our team!

 

Within the context of a client centred framework and continuum-based care model and in accordance with British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) for a Registered Nurse or a Registered Psychiatric Nurse, standards of professional practice, Code of Ethics, and the vision and values of the organization, works as a member of an interdisciplinary team to conduct the intake and transition functions for the designated site/program services. Provides clinical judgement and guidance for initial client screening, assesses referrals and clients based on client presentation, urgency of needs and best approach to determine the appropriate intake treatment. Coordinates discharge and transitions, as needed. Supports client transition by monitoring client connection to clinic and/or 3rd parties. Assesses and communicates clinic capacity to accept new referrals to health providers and the general public. Establishes and enhances relationships/communication within the designated program services and other community resources. Collaboratively develops transition plans for new referrals, initiates and facilitates interdisciplinary care conferences, prepares, and maintains client records, maintains and provides accurate intake/referral data and statistics, participates in team meetings and continuing education, and engages in on-going team planning and quality improvement.

This work is framed within VCH’s commitments to our pillars of Indigenous Cultural Safety, Anti-Racism, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, and Planetary Health.

 

About the Raven Song Primary Care team: 

Primary Care Clinics at Community Health Centers provide primary health care to people who do not have a primary family physician and who have challenges accessing traditional health care services. Priority is given to people who are unhoused and under-housed, are living with complex psychosocial and clinical needs, and who require a higher intensity of services to achieve and maintain functional stability. 

Education & Experience

• Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
• Two (2) years recent related experience in the designated clinical program area or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Broad knowledge of nursing theory and practice within a client and family centered care model.
• Broad knowledge of the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) standards of practice for nursing.
• Demonstrated ability to provide client-focused care in completing initial client assessments and interventions.
• General of knowledge Trauma Informed Practice and Harm Reduction approaches and Strengths-based care.
• Demonstrated ability to promote Indigenous Cultural Safety.
• Demonstrated ability to provide competent and culturally safety care in a variety of settings and with diverse populations.
• Knowledge of provincial acts, regulations, and program policies and guidelines related to home and community care.
• Knowledge of community resources available for client/family support and related health services.
• Broad knowledge of other health care disciplines and their role in client care.
• Demonstrated ability to problem solve using sound judgement in applying critical thinking skills within safe limits of client care.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Demonstrated listening and information seeking skills that promotes communication and lead to a co-operative approach to problem solving within a multidisciplinary setting.
• Demonstrated ability to establish workload priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to deal effectively with conflict situations.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated ability to adjust to new or unexpected events.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Demonstrated computer literacy to operate a computerized client care information system and word processing, spreadsheet, Internet and e-mail software.

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 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
• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff

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, BC’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2026.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.


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