Primary Care Nurse (RN) - Primary Care Network (PCN)

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)!

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

As a Primary Care Nurse with VCH you will:

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care for patients/clients and caregiver(s).
• Maintain partnership with the Primary Care Provider in accordance with the local PCN care delivery model.
• 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, supporting transitions and navigating services.
• Act as a nursing resource for the team by applying problem-solving and critical thinking skills.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the BC 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 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.
• 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 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 support seamless transition in care.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively.
• 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).
• 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.

Closing Statement

The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements. As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. 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. 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 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. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments. 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.