Community Health Nurse

3w3 weeks ago

Vancouver Coastal Health

North Vancouver, CA · Temporary · C$85,000 – C$110,000

About this role

Within an interdisciplinary team-based care model, Community Health Nurse cares for clients with acute, chronic and palliative care needs in collaboration with client/family/caregivers. Works in partnership to establish goals that are safe, realistic, and reasonable. Assesses, plans, coordinates, organizes, implements, evaluates, and transitions nursing and other services for the client.

Assesses service eligibility, facilitates the development, implementation, and adaptation of a care plan. Delivers direct care and provides care management to assist clients to manage their own care and navigate community services. Works in consultation with other system partners and incorporates current evidence into practice.

Practices in accordance with standards outlined by the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM), Code of Ethics for Registered Nurses, and VCH vision and values. Vancouver Coastal Health implements minimum Nurse to Patient Ratios (mNPRs) to enhance nursing practice and quality of care. Operates within policies, standards, and Decision Support Tools.

Guided by values: We Care for Everyone, We Are Always Learning and We Strive for Better Results. Fosters quality practice and learning environments where nurses can grow and thrive. Supports provincial initiative developed in partnership with Ministry of Health, BC Nurses’ Union and health organizations.

Requirements

Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM)
One year recent related clinical experience in a relevant clinical area working with complex clients/patients with chronic health conditions and/or functional mobility issues including recent experience in care and transition planning
Valid BC Driver’s License required as local area travel may require the use of a vehicle
Demonstrated knowledge and skills in community health nursing theory and practice within a client and family centred model of care
Demonstrated ability to provide client-focused, trauma informed, harm reduction, and culturally safe care in completing initial and ongoing client assessments and interventions
Demonstrated ability to assess safety and risk prior to entering familiar and unfamiliar home environments
Demonstrated ability to manage psychosocial and behavioral issues and employ effective conflict resolution
Demonstrated ability to adjust to new or unexpected events and promote client-focused care sensitive to diverse cultures

Responsibilities

Care for clients with acute, chronic and palliative care needs
Assess, plan, coordinate, organize, implement, evaluate, and transition nursing and other services
Assess service eligibility
Facilitate the development, implementation, and adaptation of a care plan
Deliver direct care
Provide care management to assist clients to manage their own care and navigate community services
Work in consultation with other system partners
Incorporate current evidence into practice

Benefits

Part of provincial implementation of minimum Nurse to Patient Ratios (mNPRs) to enhance nursing practice
Fostering quality practice and learning environments where nurses can grow and thrive
Guided by values: We Care for Everyone, We Are Always Learning, We Strive for Better Results