Primary Care Nurse
About The Position
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.
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
