Registered Nurse, Primary Care - Abbotsford

Fraser Health; Abbotsford; On-site; CAD 57,060 - 81,994; Full time

Job summary

Fraser Health is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide direct patient care in the Urgent Primary Care Centre and Primary Care Clinic. This role emphasizes collaboration within an inter-professional team to ensure timely, person-centered health services.

The successful candidate will utilize their nursing skills to promote health and support clients in navigating the healthcare system, while also engaging in continuous education and quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
• One year recent related clinical experience in acute care, urgent/emergency care, or a related clinical area.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to clients receiving care; assess clients and collect information from various sources.
• Establish a therapeutic relationship with clients including in-person and over the telephone.
• Support clients and families during clinic visits and provide decision-making information.

Skills

Client assessments

Effective communication

Data evaluation

Client-focused care

Teaching health care topics

Education

Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse

One year recent clinical experience

Job description

Salary

The salary range for this position is CAD $41.42 - $59.52 / hour.

Job Summary

Fraser Health is committed to planetary health and values diversity in the workforce, maintaining an environment of respect, caring, and trust. Hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated inclusively and culturally safely. The role provides direct patient care in the Urgent Primary Care Centre and Primary Care Clinic, offering opportunities for career growth and a competitive compensation package.

Detailed Overview

In accordance with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) standards of practice and Fraser Health's mission and values, the nurse works collaboratively as part of an inter‑professional team to provide direct patient care to clients of the Urgent Primary Care Centre (UPCC) or Primary Care Clinic. They provide initial client consultation, assessment, coaching, health promotion, intervention, and follow‑up based on client needs and urgency, ensuring clients, families, and caregivers have timely, person‑centred, continuous, and culturally safe quality health services. The nurse facilitates and manages client transitions across the health care continuum, collaborating with acute, primary, and community care providers to optimize recovery and minimize avoidable admissions. The role promotes a trauma‑informed and evidence‑based approach, establishes dignifying relationships, encourages knowledge exchange, and empowers clients to engage in community health. They also support navigation of the health care system for clients and families.

Responsibilities

1. Provides direct nursing care to clients receiving scheduled or urgent primary care; assesses clients and collects information from various sources using observation, communication, data review, and physical assessment; makes nursing diagnoses and determines appropriate interventions.
2. Processes physician or nurse practitioner orders by initiating unit standing orders, administering medications, carrying out treatments, and monitoring and documenting effects.
3. Establishes a therapeutic relationship with clients—including in person and over the telephone—to ensure client choice, autonomy, dignity, and privacy.
4. Screens referrals, provides individualized assessments, inter‑professional care planning, and interventions; assists clients with complex conditions and coordinates care with primary providers and community resources.
5. Develops a comprehensive shared care plan with the inter‑professional team, primary provider, client, and family, and supports transition of the plan to community providers.
6. Provides direct planned and unplanned client care, identifies additional services per guidelines, and explains care to clients and families.
7. Reviews client care plans with the team to determine timing and referral to other services; initiates, monitors, and evaluates the effectiveness of short‑ and long‑term plans to meet client goals.
8. Discusses clinical findings with clients/families, collaborates to develop action plans and sets goals directed at clinical needs and self‑management; accesses system information and resources for comprehensive care planning.
9. Supports clients and families during clinic visits, provides decision‑making information, advocates for their needs, and delivers care during transitions.
10. Arranges and participates in outreach nursing care at home or suitable settings; conducts assessments, determines status, evaluates medication response, and provides advice on community resources.
11. Provides health counseling including education, self‑management, self‑monitoring, and wellness promotion through clinic, telephone, or home/outreach visits.
12. Maintains clinical records—intake screens, assessments, interventions, treatment formulations, care plans, and progress notes—and records statistical information as required.
13. Maintains professional practice growth by reviewing literature, attending workshops, and networking with health professionals.
14. Participates in departmental quality improvement, risk management, and research activities as needed.
15. Participates in orientation and ongoing education of nursing staff and students as a preceptor.
16. Provides input in developing and revising standards, policies, and procedures and advocates for improvements in clinical practice and health services.
17. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).

One (1) year recent related clinical experience in acute care, urgent/emergency care, or a related clinical area including assessment and treatment of children, youth, and adults in an acute or community/outpatient setting, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Valid BC Driver’s licence and access to a personal vehicle for business‑related purposes, as required.

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to complete initial and ongoing client assessments and provide nursing care through therapeutic interventions.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to integrate and evaluate pertinent data from multiple sources to problem‑solve effectively.
• Knowledge of broad health care services, community resources, agencies, and their role in providing a continuum of care.
• Ability to promote client‑focused care including sensitivity to diverse cultures and preferences.
• Ability to independently manage and prioritize clients with diverse healthcare issues.
• Ability to teach clients and others about essential health care topics, health promotion, and self‑management using care‑management principles.
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment with changing priorities.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of an inter‑professional team.
• Ability to operate related equipment, including applicable software applications.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.