Primary Care Nurse Specialist
4 weeks ago
Company Overview
Vancouver Coastal Health is a world-class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents.
We aim to create 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.
Salary
The estimated annual salary for this position is CAD $54,668.80 (based on 37.5 hours/week, 52 weeks/year). The hourly wage is CAD $55.91/hour.
Job Description
This role is part of the Primary Care Network team working out of the Three Bridges Community Health Centre in Vancouver, BC.
Key Responsibilities
- 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 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 Primary Care Networks
This model of care includes a multi-disciplinary team of nurses, pharmacists and allied health professionals, working alongside and supporting family physicians, nurse practitioners to support patients at community-based primary care clinics.
Required Skills and Qualifications
- 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 . driver's license and access to a vehicle.
- 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 (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 healthcare 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.
Benefits
- 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.
Why Join Vancouver Coastal Health?
We value diversity, equity and inclusion in our workplace and welcome applications from candidates who reflect these values. We invite you to join our team and contribute to creating healthy lives in healthy communities.
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