Nurse Case Manager (RN/RPN)

Vancouver Coastal Health; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 57,060 - 77,021; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits package

Employer-paid training

Wellness supports

Recognition programs

Exclusive discount offers

Job summary

Vancouver Coastal Health is hiring a Nurse Case Manager to support clients at Three Bridges Community Health Centre, Vancouver. This role involves managing care for chronically ill patients, conducting assessments, coordinating with healthcare teams, and providing educational support. Candidates should have a Registered Nurse designation, relevant experience in acute care, and the ability to work independently. Comprehensive health benefits and opportunities for professional development are offered.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse with BCCNM.
• Experience in acute care focusing on medical and/or geriatrics.
• Ability to travel locally with a valid BC Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Manage a select population of chronically ill clients.
• Conduct assessments and coordinate care with multidisciplinary teams.
• Provide education and support for client self-management.

Skills

Problem solving

Physical assessment

Chronic disease management

Leadership

Effective communication

Conflict resolution

Computer literacy

Education

Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse

Three years’ recent clinical nursing experience

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 $41.42/Hr. - CAD $55.91/Hr.

Job Summary

Come work as a Nurse Case Manager with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) at Three Bridges Community Health Centre in Vancouver, BC!

The Case Manager manages a select population of eligible clients who are chronically ill or have long term physical disabilities. Uses chronic disease management and self-care management principles to conduct assessments, identify problems, address issues or variances from the plan of care in collaboration with the appropriate physician, interdisciplinary team member and/or community agency. Within a multidisciplinary team context provides continuity of care across the continuum by liaising with interdisciplinary team members, coordinating, implementing clinical interventions, evaluating client outcomes based on client goals for care, coordinating ongoing care and supporting transition. Develops and maintains formal General Practitioner Partnerships as appropriate and in accordance with CHA service delivery model. Acts as a clinical resource for the interdisciplinary team by providing information based on nursing theory and practice related to clients with complex health care needs. Consults, confers, and collaborates with multidisciplinary team members, physicians, educational resources and other health care professionals to achieve excellence in client-centred education and research. Practices within a comprehensive case management model and within the context of a client and family centred care model and in accordance with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) standards of professional practice and Code of Ethics for registered nurses or registered psychiatric nurses, the framework of departmental regulations and Community Health Nursing practice, and the established vision and values of the organization.

About Home Health Programs

Home Health programs provide a range of health care and support services to people living in the community who have acute, chronic, palliative or rehabilitative health care needs.

THE CLIENT POPULATION:

Home Health clients typically have on-going health issues and/or complex personal and/or social issues, requiring care planning and coordination of appropriate resources. Clients include frail elderly, younger clients with disabilities, and adults with chronic illnesses requiring supports to maintain/promote independence. Three Bridges serves the Downtown, West End, Coal Harbour, Yaletown and Fairview Slopes areas.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse or a Registered Psychiatric Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) and three years’ recent clinical nursing experience working in acute care with a medical and/or geriatric focus, recent case management or home care nursing experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Local area travel requires the use of personal vehicle. Valid BC Driver’s License.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Demonstrates ability to problem solve using sound judgment in applying critical thinking skills within safe limits of client care.
• Demonstrated skill in physical assessment and chronic disease management.
• Demonstrated competency in psychomotor skills required within the designated scope of nursing practice.
• Comprehensive knowledge of BCCNM standards of practice and guidelines for clinical practitioners.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and set priorities for care for a caseload of clients.
• Comprehensive knowledge of other health disciplines and their role in client care.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a member of a interdisciplinary team.
• Comprehensive knowledge of adult education principles, methods and tools.
• Demonstrated ability to use research and methodology in practice.
• Demonstrated ability to provide leadership and work direction.
• Demonstrated skill in facilitating groups that include professionals/clients and or clients/family members.
• Demonstrated ability to teach, demonstrate, coach and facilitate clients and families.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate, negotiate and deal effectively with co-workers, physicians, other health care staff, clients and their families, and staff of outside agencies.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively deal with conflict resolutions.
• Demonstrated ability to adjust to new or unexpected events.
• Demonstrated ability in conducting physical, mental, psychosocial/functional environmental assessments.
• Demonstrated skill in the use of supplies and materials utilized in the provision of community based nursing service.
• Demonstrated physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Computer literacy to operate a computerized patient care information system and email system.
• Ability to operate related equipment.

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.

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

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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.