Community Health Nurse (RN) - Bella Coola
About The Position
Come work as a Community Health Nurse with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) on the Home Support team at Bella Coola Hospital! Apply today to speak to a Talent Acquisition Advisor! Within the context of a primary health care with a population health approach, and in accordance with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) standards of practice and Code of Ethics for registered nurses, the established vision and values of the organization, and the Canadian Community of Health Nursing Standards. The Community Health Nurse provides a full continuum of public health, prevention and health promotion services to enhance the optimal health, well-being and safety of clients by identifying and prioritizing wellness needs and developing and maintaining community partnerships to provide health promotion, advocacy, counseling, education, assessment, referral and intervention in a variety of community based settings in the rural remote setting. ABOUT BELLA COOLA, BC Bella Coola sits in a mountain valley at the head of the North Bentinck Channel, 500 km north of Vancouver, with a population of about 1800 people. The community is at the end of a long, truly magnificent fjord, on the mainland coast of British Columbia. Bella Coola General Hospital has 10 acute bed, 5 long term care beds and a 3 bed emergency department open 24/7, along with a laboratory, diagnostic imaging services, Telehealth, Mental Health, Public Health, Home & Community Support Services. Also within the hospital are a medical clinic and a pharmacy.
Requirements
- Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
- Training in public health nursing, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
- Valid BC Driver’s License.
- Comprehensive knowledge and practice of public health nursing theory, within a primary health care and population health approach.
- Comprehensive knowledge of the BCCNM standards for nursing practice.
- Comprehensive knowledge of evidence based nursing practice related to childhood and adolescence.
- Demonstrated ability to counsel clients and their families.
- Demonstrated leadership skills.
- Working knowledge of immunization protocols.
- Demonstrated computer skills including the ability to effectively use a computerized client care information system.
- Demonstrated ability to critically read and utilize current health research in evidence based practice.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and interdependently and make sound nursing practice decisions.
- Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
Nice To Haves
- Local area travel requires the use of a personal vehicle for which mileage will be reimbursed.
Responsibilities
- Provides a full continuum of public health, prevention and health promotion services to enhance the optimal health, well-being and safety of clients by identifying and prioritizing wellness needs.
- Develops and maintains community partnerships to provide health promotion, advocacy, counseling, education, assessment, referral and intervention in a variety of community based settings in the rural remote setting.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
