Primary Care Nurse (RN) - Casual Pool

Vancouver Coastal Health; Powell River; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an innovative health organization as a Primary Care Nurse, where you'll make a difference in patient care and community health. This role involves assessing and implementing nursing care while collaborating with a dedicated team. Enjoy comprehensive benefits, career growth opportunities, and a supportive work environment. If you're passionate about making a positive impact in healthcare, this is an opportunity not to be missed. Apply now to be part of a recognized leader in health services, where your skills and dedication will be valued and rewarded.

Benefits

Comprehensive Health Benefits

Employer-Paid Training

Wellness Supports

Recognition Programs

Exclusive Discount Offers

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with BCCNM required.
• One year of recent clinical experience in a related area.

Responsibilities

• Assess and implement nursing care for patients and caregivers.
• Liaise with team members for continuity of care.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Communication Skills

Conflict Resolution

Culturally Safe Care

Patient Education

CPR Techniques

Education

Registered Nurse Registration

One Year Clinical Experience

Tools

Computerized Patient Care Documentation

Job description

Salary

The salary range for this position is CAD $41.42/Hr. - CAD $55.91/Hr.

Job Summary

Come work as a Primary Care Nurse with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)! Relocation Assistance may be available. Nurses may be eligible for Provincial and Federal student loan forgiveness.

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Registered Nurse to join the team at the Primary Care Network in Powell River, BC. Apply today to join our team!

As a Primary Care Nurse with VCH you will:

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care for patients/clients and caregiver(s).
• Maintain a partnership with the Primary Care Provider in accordance with the local PCN care delivery model.
• Apply health promotion, chronic disease management, advance care planning, and/or self-care management principles.
• Provide continuity of care by liaising with team members and coordinating ongoing care.
• Act as a nursing resource for the team by applying problem-solving and critical thinking skills.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
• One (1) year recent, related clinical experience relevant to the designated clinical area.
• Valid B.C. driver’s license and access to a vehicle.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Demonstrated ability in applying critical thinking skills within safe limits of patient care.
• Demonstrated understanding of primary care and patient/client and family centred model of care.
• Demonstrated knowledge of relevant Professional Regulations and Standards.
• Demonstrated knowledge and skill in evidence-based clinical practice related to primary care.
• Demonstrated knowledge of acute, chronic disease, mental health, and substance use.
• Demonstrated ability to provide competent and culturally safe care.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and employ effective conflict resolution.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and set priorities for care.
• Demonstrated knowledge of adult education principles and ability to teach patients/clients.
• Demonstrated computer skills including the ability to use a computerized patient/client care information documentation system.
• Demonstrated skill in CPR techniques.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Closing Statement

The hours of work may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements. All health care workers in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their vaccination history. For all new hires, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.

WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?

• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental.
• Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities.
• Wellness supports available to employees and their immediate families.
• Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff and volunteers.
• Access to exclusive discount offers for VCH staff.

At Vancouver Coastal Health, we support equitable practices and diverse teams. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities. Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2024.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.