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

Vancouver Coastal Health • Powell River, BC

3h • CA$41 - CA$56 • Hybrid

About The Position

Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) is seeking a Primary Care Nurse (RN) to join the Primary Care Network (PCN) Coastal team in Powell River, BC. This role operates within a team-based model of care, collaborating with Primary Care Providers and the PCN Interdisciplinary team. The nurse will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for patients/clients and their caregivers. Key responsibilities include applying health promotion, chronic disease management, advance care planning, and self-care management principles. The nurse will also provide continuity of care by liaising with team members, coordinating ongoing care, supporting transitions, and navigating services. They will act as a nursing resource, utilizing problem-solving and critical thinking skills, and adhering to the standards set by the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) and VCH policies. Primary Care Networks are described as the backbone of the provincial Primary Health-Care Strategy, involving multi-disciplinary teams working alongside physicians and nurse practitioners to increase patient access to primary care services and strengthen the healthcare system.

Requirements

• Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the British Columbia 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.
• 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 (e.g 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 health care 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.

Responsibilities

• Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates nursing care for patients/clients and caregiver(s) within a team-based model of care.
• Maintains partnership with the Primary Care Provider in accordance with the local PCN care delivery model.
• Applies 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.
• Provides continuity of care by liaising with team members, coordinating ongoing care (internal and external), supporting transitions, and navigating services.
• Acts as a nursing resource for the team by applying problem-solving and critical thinking skills and providing information based on nursing theory and practices.
• Practices in accordance with established standards of professional practices as outlined by the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) as well as within VCH vision and values, policies, standards, and decision support tools.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level