Primary Care Nurse (RN) - Shellbridge Family Health Clinic

Vancouver Coastal Health; Richmond; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join Vancouver Coastal Health as a Primary Care Nurse at the Shellbride Family Health Clinic in Richmond, BC. You'll play a vital role in providing high priority care, developing partnerships with healthcare providers, and ensuring comprehensive medical care for patients in the community. This position offers a chance to be part of a collaborative team-focused environment aiming to provide quality care and improve community health.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits package

Employer-paid training and leadership development

Wellness supports for employees and families

Recognition programs for staff and volunteers

Exclusive discount offers for staff

Qualifications

• Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
• Two (2) years’ recent clinical experience relevant to primary care.

Responsibilities

• Triage, assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care.
• Develop partnerships with primary care providers.
• Provide direct care and manage chronic disease.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Patient Care

Communication

Culturally Safe Care

Evidence-Based Clinical Practice

Conflict Resolution

Education

Registered Nurse with BCCNM

Two years clinical experience

Job description

Salary Details

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)!

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Registered Nurse to join the Shellbride Family Health Clinic in Richmond, BC. Apply today to join our team!

As a Primary Care Nurse with VCH you will:

• Triage, assesse, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care for patients and families who require high priority care within 24 hours.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with primary care providers in accordance with the local Community of Care (COC) service delivery model and primary care network.
• Use approved triage standards in applying critical thinking skills within safe limits of patient care.
• Apply 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.
• Act as a resource for the interdisciplinary team by providing information based on nursing theory and practice related to patients with primary level care needs.

ABOUT FAMILY HEALTH CLINICS

Family Health Clinics provide team-based, comprehensive longitudinal primary care services to patients in the area. Our communal goal is to attach, ensure access and provide comprehensive medical care to patients living in the local community.We have exciting opportunities for medical staff and health care professionals to join our Family Health Clinic team. Be part of a team-based model, working together with physicians, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, social workers, dietitians, and medical office assistants, pharmacists, community support liaison workers, practice coaches to provide quality patient care.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• 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.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• 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.

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 BC’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2025.Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting. ***Employees of VCH must apply online via the Internal Career Portal on CareerHub, you are currently viewing the External Career Portal. Refer to the https://my.vch.ca/working-here/job-postings site for instructions on how to view internal job postings and how to apply as an employee. Current VCH employees who apply to this posting using this external site will be considered as an external candidate. Seniority will not apply.***Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.