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Vancouver Coastal Health is seeking a part-time Primary Care Nurse for Community Home Care in Richmond. This client and family centred role involves managing a caseload of chronically ill adults and coordinating with physicians and the team to implement care plans across home settings. Requirements: current BCCNM registration as an RN or RPN; two years' experience in community care or related field; valid BC driver’s license. Core skills: chronic disease management, health coaching, communication and collaboration. How to apply: tailor your resume to show independent caseload management and evidence-based practice, and submit via the Internal Career Portal before the closing date, noting the late internal application option.
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NOW ACCEPTING LATE INTERNAL APPLICATIONS:
Please note that the internal competition for this position is now closed, however we are still accepting late applications from qualified internal candidates. Should you choose to apply, your application will only be considered after on-time internal applicants have been considered.
Description
JOB SUMMARY:Within a comprehensive care management model, practices within the context of a client and family centred care model and in accordance with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) standards of practice for registered nurses or registered psychiatric nurses, the Code of Ethics, the framework of departmental regulations and Community Health Nursing practice and the established vision and values of the organization. Manages a select population of eligible clients who are chronically ill or have long term physical disabilities. Uses chronic disease management, palliative and health management and/or self-care management principles to conduct assessments, identify problems, address issues or variances from the plan of care in collaboration with the appropriate physician, primary care provider, interdisciplinary team member and/or community agency. Within an interdisciplinary team context provides continuity of care across the continuum (community/acute care sites) by liaising with interdisciplinary team members, coordinating, implementing clinical interventions, evaluating client outcomes based on client goals for care, coordinating ongoing care, supporting transition, and partnering with client/family/care givers to implement and maintain care and service plans. Develops and maintains partnerships with primary care providers as appropriate and in accordance with Community of Care (COC) service delivery model. Acts as a resource for the interdisciplinary team by providing information based on nursing theory and practice related to clients with complex health care needs. Consults, confers, and collaborates with multidisciplinary team members, physicians, educational resources and other health care professionals to achieve excellence in client-centred education and research.
QUALIFICATIONS:Education & Experience Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM). Two years’ recent experience in community care setting working with older adult / geriatric clients providing client-centred care coordination and care management or two years’ recent related experience within relevant practice area, care setting, patient/client population, and clinical focus. Valid BC Driver’s License required as local area travel may require the use of a personal vehicle. Knowledge, Skills & AbilitiesDemonstrates ability to problem solve using sound judgment in applying critical thinking skills within safe limits of client care.Demonstrated knowledge and skills within a specific knowledge of community health nursing theory and practice within a client and family centred model of care.Knowledge of relevant Professional Regulations and Standards (ie Community Health Nurse of Canada (CHNC) competencies and standards of practice).Basic knowledge of nursing standardized tests and measures.Knowledge and demonstrated skill in the provision of evidence-based clinical practice related to designated client populations.Knowledge of provincial acts, regulations, and program policies and guidelines related to home, community and primary care.Knowledge of acute, chronic disease, palliative and health management and self-management support.Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively through verbal, nonverbal, written, electronic and social media.Demonstrated ability to employ effective conflict resolution and reconciliation approaches and techniques.Demonstrated ability to teach, facilitate and coach.Demonstrated skill in physical assessment and chronic disease management.Demonstrated competency in psychomotor skills required within the designated scope of nursing practice.Comprehensive knowledge of BCCNM Professional and Practice standards and guidelines for clinical practitioners.Demonstrated ability to work independently and set priorities for care for a caseload of clients.Comprehensive knowledge of other health disciplines and their role in client care.Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a member of a interdisciplinary team. Comprehensive knowledge of adult education principles, methods and tools.Demonstrated ability to use research and methodology in practice.Demonstrated skill in facilitating groups that include professionals/clients and or clients/family members.Demonstrated ability to teach, demonstrate, coach and facilitate clients and families.Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively through verbal, nonverbal, written, electronic and social media.Demonstrated ability to communicate, negotiate and deal effectively with co-workers, physicians, other health care staff, clients and their families, and staff of outside agencies.Demonstrated ability to adjust to new or unexpected events and organization change..Demonstrated skill in CPR techniques.Demonstrated ability in conducting physical, mental, psychosocial/functional environmental assessments.Demonstrated skill in the use of supplies and materials utilized in the provision of community based nursing service.Demonstrated physical ability to perform the duties of the position.Computer literacy to operate a computerized patient care information system and email system.Ability to operate related equipment.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.
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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 BC’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2025.Unless otherwise noted on the posting, internal job postings close at 8:00 AM Pacific Time on the listed Closing Date. Please submit your digital application via the Internal Career Portal prior to the Closing Date & Time.Nursing & LPN successful applicants will be notified by email.We regret that only short listed candidates will be acknowledged.This is an internal job posting for Vancouver Coastal Health employees only.
