Coordinator (RN/RPN) - Resident Care

Vancouver Coastal Health; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 68,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits (MSP)

Extended health and dental

Municipal pension plan

Training and leadership development

Wellness supports

Awards and recognition programs

Job summary

Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) seeks a Coordinating Nurse Leader to oversee resident care activities at the Oak Care Centre Long Term Care Administration team in Vancouver, BC. This role provides leadership to the care team, mentors staff, and ensures high-quality resident care in a family-centered model.

The incumbent will consult with interdisciplinary colleagues, ensure compliance with professional standards, and support education and research initiatives to improve practice.

Qualifications

• Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse with the BC College of Nursing and Midwives (BCCNM).
• Three (3) years' recent, related experience including one (1) year's administrative/supervisory experience and one (1) year's clinical teaching experience or equivalent.
• Knowledge of nursing theory and practice within a resident/family-centered model of care.
• Knowledge of BCCNM standards for nursing practice and evidence-based nursing care.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership and guidance to designated staff and coordinates resident care activities.
• Acts as a clinical resource for staff and supports staff training and development.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team to achieve excellence in resident and family-centered care.
• Manages administrative activities and ensures optimal use of resident care resources.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Clinical teaching

CPR

Communication

Problem solving

Record keeping

Administration

Staff supervision

Clinical resource

Education

RN or RPN registration with BCCNM

Tools

Resident care information system

Job description

minimum Nurse to Patient Ratios (mNPRs)

Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) is proud to be part of the provincial implementation of minimum Nurse to Patient Ratios (mNPRs), an initiative aimed at enhancing nursing practice and strengthening quality of care across the health system. mNPRs set the minimum number of nurses providing care to patients on a given unit. In British Columbia, mNPRs are developed in partnership with the Ministry of Health, the BC Nurses’ Union (BCNU) and health organizations. Guided by our values: We Care for Everyone, We Are Always Learning and We Strive for Better Results, we remain committed to fostering quality practice and learning environments where nurses can grow and thrive.

Salary Details

The salary range for this position is CAD $49.20/Hr. - CAD $63.47/Hr.

Job Summary

Come work as a Coordinator with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) at the Oak Care Centre Long Term Care Administration team in Vancouver, BC.

Practices in accordance with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) standards of professional practice and Code of Ethics for registered nurses/registered psychiatric nurses, as well as within a resident and family centered care model and the vision and values of the organization. Provides leadership and guidance to designated staff and coordinates resident care activities in a defined area of clinical expertise. Ensures a high standard of resident care by acting as a clinical resource for staff, supporting staff training and development, and provides leadership and support to the interdisciplinary team. Assists the Manager/Clinical Services Coordinator with performing administrative activities and ensuring optimal use of resident care resources. Consults, confers and collaborates with interdisciplinary team members, educational resources, and other health care professionals/providers to achieve excellence in resident and family centered care, education and research.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nursing and Midwives (BCCNM).
• Three (3) years' recent, related experience in the designated clinical area including one (1) year's administrative/supervisory experience and one (1) year's clinical teaching experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Comprehensive knowledge of Nursing theory and practice within a resident/family centered model of care.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the BCCNM standards for nursing practice.
• Comprehensive knowledge of evidence based nursing practice related to designated clinical area.
• Comprehensive knowledge of other health care disciplines and their role in resident care.
• Demonstrated ability to provide leadership, supervision, work direction and consultation.
• Demonstrated ability to teach, demonstrate, facilitate and coach.
• Broad knowledge of research process and methodology.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate (orally and in writing) and deal effectively with residents and their families, coworkers, physicians, other health care staff, and staff of external agencies.
• Demonstrated ability to adjust to unexpected events, problem-solve, set priorities and deal with conflict.
• Demonstrated skill in clinical techniques and the use of applicable equipment and supplies.
• Demonstrated skill in CPR techniques.
• Demonstrated computer skills including the ability to effectively use computerized resident care information system.
• Demonstrated physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Closing Statement

The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes.As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.

WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?

VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and "going first" when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.

• 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

At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, BC’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2026.