Primary Care Nurse (RN) - Urgent and Primary Care Centre (UPCC)

Vancouver Coastal Health • Vancouver, BC

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Come work as a Primary Care Nurse with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) at the Northeast Urgent & Primary Care Centre! Within a team based model of care, the Primary Care Registered Nurse triages, assesses, plans, implements and evaluates nursing care for patients and families who require high priority care within 24 hours. The Nurse develops and maintains partnerships with primary care providers in accordance with the local Community of Care (COC) service delivery model and primary care network. The Nurse uses approved triage standards in applying critical thinking skills within safe limits of patient care. Applies chronic disease management, palliative, health management, and/or self-care management principles to conduct assessments, identify problems, provide direct care, and address issues or variances from the plan of care. Acts as a resource for the interdisciplinary team by providing information based on nursing theory and practice related to patients with primary level care needs. The Nurse practices in accordance with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) standards of practice for Registered Nurses, and as per VCH policies and decision support tools. Urgent and Primary Care Centres (UPCC) will provide care for people with unexpected, non-life-threatening conditions who need medical attention within 12-24 hours but who don't require a visit to the emergency department – this includes sprains, cuts and wounds, an infection, mild asthma attack and less serious child illness and injury. The multidisciplinary health care team will be staffed by general practitioners, nurse practitioners, registered nurses and social workers. UPCCs are intended to be an additional service in the community, working in concert with all touch points for care to provide appropriate urgent services to patients, when and where they need it.

Requirements

• Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
• Two (2) years’ recent clinical experience that is relevant to the designated clinical area, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Demonstrates ability in applying critical thinking skills within safe limits of patient care.
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills within primary care as well as theory and practice within a patient and family centred model of care.
• Demonstrated knowledge of relevant Professional Regulations and Standards (ie. Community Health Nurse of Canada (CHNC) competencies and standards of practice).
• Demonstrated knowledge and demonstrated 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 culturally safe care to diverse populations.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in Trauma Informed Practice, Harm Reduction and Recovery Oriented 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 care.
• Demonstrated ability to use research in practice.
• Demonstrated knowledge of adult education principles and ability to teach and coach patients and families.
• Demonstrated skill in CPR techniques.
• Demonstrated physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Demonstrated ability to operate related equipment.

Responsibilities

• Triages, assesses, plans, implements and evaluates nursing care for patients and families who require high priority care within 24 hours.
• Develops and maintains partnerships with primary care providers in accordance with the local Community of Care (COC) service delivery model and primary care network.
• Uses approved triage standards in applying critical thinking skills within safe limits of patient care.
• Applies chronic disease management, palliative, health management, and/or self-care management principles to conduct assessments, identify problems, provide direct care, and address issues or variances from the plan of care.
• Acts as a resource for the interdisciplinary team by providing information based on nursing theory and practice related to patients with primary level care needs.
• Practices in accordance with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) standards of practice for Registered Nurses, and as per VCH policies and decision support tools.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees