Community Health Nurse

Salary The salary range for this position is CAD $41.42 – $59.52 / hour. Job Summary We are looking to fill a Relief Full Time opportunity for a Community Health Nurse, Registered Nurse to serve our community in beautiful Maple Ridge, BC. This position is available until approximately May 31st, 2026 or return of incumbent. Benefits Your overall compensation is increased – as part of the new provincial collective agreement, regular status nurses receive an increase to overall compensation. 100% of benefits are employer‑paid with no out‑of‑pocket costs. You’re immediately enrolled in a defined pension plan (no waiting period). You’re eligible for 87% maternity leave top‑up. You can maintain a flexible schedule – flexible scheduling options are available for regular status nurses. Detailed Overview The Community Health Nurse (CHN) – Registered Nurse works independently in the community setting, collaborates as a member of an interprofessional team to manage an assigned client caseload including assessments, coaching, interventions and client care services. The role emphasizes promotion, maintenance and restoration of health, facilitates and manages client transitions across the healthcare continuum utilizing the provincial Primary & Community Care model, collaborates and ensures linkages with acute, primary and community care healthcare providers. Responsibilities Establish a therapeutic relationship with the client through interpersonal and interviewing techniques, ensuring choice, autonomy and dignity in decision‑making and care planning. Screens referrals, provides individualized assessments, interprofessional care planning and interventions including clinical care, and collaborates with primary care providers and other professionals to identify and resolve client care issues. Develops a comprehensive shared patient/client care plan, facilitates and supports transitions to referring sources and community agencies. Provides direct client care and identifies other services required, providing comprehensive explanations of care to clients and families. Makes decisions on client‑specific direct care tasks; delegates tasks to Community Health Workers when appropriate. Facilitates care conferencing to review client care plans and initiate, monitor and evaluate the plan to meet specific client goals. Discusses clinical findings with client/family, develops action plans and sets goals directed at clinical needs, self‑management, self‑care and improved quality of life. Supports clients and families before, during and after interprofessional conferences and clinic visits, providing information and advocacy. Arranges and participates in joint home visits to clients and/or families with other healthcare professionals, providing advice about available community resources. Provides health counseling to clients including education, self‑management, self‑monitoring and wellness/health promotion/prevention through clinic, telephone or home visits. Maintains clinical records such as intake screens, client assessments, clinical interventions, treatment formulations, care plans and progress notes. Maintains professional practice growth, knowledge and expertise by reviewing relevant literature and attending educational workshops. Participates in department quality improvement and risk management activities by identifying client care issues and collecting data. Participates in the orientation and ongoing education of nursing staff and students by acting as a preceptor as appropriate. Provides input in the development and revision of standards of care, policies and procedures and advocates for improvements in clinical practice and health care services. Performs other related duties as assigned. Qualifications Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM). One (1) year recent related clinical experience assessing and treating complex geriatric and/or adult patients with chronic health conditions in an acute or community/outpatient care setting, including recent experience in care and discharge planning. Valid BC Driver’s license and access to a personal vehicle for business‑related purposes. Skills and Abilities Demonstrated knowledge, skills and competence in gerontology and adults living with complex frailty and chronic illnesses. Demonstrated ability to complete initial and ongoing client assessments and provide nursing care through therapeutic interventions. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. Demonstrated ability to integrate and evaluate pertinent data from multiple sources to problem‑solve effectively. Knowledge of broad health care services, community resources and agencies and their role in providing a continuum of care. Ability to promote client‑focused care including sensitivity to diverse cultures and preferences. Ability to independently manage and prioritize clients with diverse health care issues. Ability to teach clients and others about essential health care topics, health promotion and self‑management using care management principles. Ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment with changing priorities. Ability to work independently and as a member of an interprofessional team. Ability to operate related equipment including applicable software applications. Physical ability to perform the duties of the position. About Fraser Health Fraser Health is the heart of health care for over two million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, Canada, on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations and is home to 32 First Nations within the Fraser Salish region. People – those we care for and those who care for them – are at the heart of everything we do. Our hospital and community‑based services are delivered by a team of 50,000+ staff, medical staff and volunteers. We are committed to planetary health, value diversity in the workforce and strive to maintain an environment of respect, caring and trust. Fraser Health’s hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable and culturally safe manner. #J-18808-Ljbffr