Remote Certified Primary Care Nurse - (201033)

Island Health; Gold River; Remote; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative healthcare organization is seeking a Remote Certified Primary Care Nurse to provide essential healthcare services to remote communities. This role emphasizes patient-centered, trauma-informed, and culturally safe care while working independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in clinical assessments, care planning, and community health, ensuring high-quality care across various settings. Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to enhancing health outcomes and making a significant impact in the lives of individuals and families in need.

Qualifications

• 3 years' recent related experience or equivalent education.
• Ability to provide trauma-informed and culturally safe care.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in remote communities.
• Participate in health promotion activities and disease prevention.

Skills

Client-centered care

Trauma-informed care

Culturally safe care

Clinical assessments

Care planning

Conflict resolution

Effective communication

Time management

Education

Remote nursing certification

Registration with BC College of Nurses

Basic Life Support Level 'C'

Tools

Computer applications

Job description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health), patient and staff safety is a priority and a shared responsibility. The continuous improvement of quality and safety is inherent in this position.

The Remote Certified Primary Care Nurse practices autonomously, utilizing an extended scope of practice defined by regulatory guidance, including provincial legislation; BC College of Nurses and Midwives scope of practice, standards, and code of ethics; Nurse and Nurse Practitioners of BC decision support tools; Island Health policies, procedures, and guidelines; and individual nurse competencies.

This role involves working independently and as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team, providing direct patient care and participating in health promotion activities for individuals and groups in remote communities. The care approach must be community and culturally sensitive, focusing on maintaining or improving health. It encompasses disease prevention, chronic disease management, and acute care across the lifespan, including emergency assessment, treatment, palliative care, health status assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation of interventions, and coordination of health services.

Travel may be required, and transportation arrangements must meet Island Health operational requirements, potentially involving the use of a personal vehicle.

Qualifications: Education, Training, and Experience

1. Remote nursing certification or eligibility to obtain it within one year of hire.
2. Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN(C).
3. Three years' recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
4. Basic Life Support Level 'C' certification, with additional certifications such as Advanced Cardiac Life Support or Trauma Nursing Core Course preferred.
5. Valid Driver's license.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to provide client-centered, trauma-informed, and culturally safe care.
• Proficiency in clinical and diagnostic assessments and evidence-based nursing care.
• Ability to instruct clients and others on health-related topics.
• Knowledge of care planning, care coordination, and community programs.
• Understanding of community health, chronic disease management, emergency, geriatric, and palliative nursing within a client-centered approach.
• Conflict resolution, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Sound judgment, observation, assessment skills, tact, and empathy.
• Ability to intervene effectively in crises or difficult situations.
• Effective communication skills for inter-professional collaboration and respectful workplace environment.
• Time and resource management skills.
• Self-awareness and commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
• Ability to incorporate research and evidence-based practices into nursing care.
• Proficiency with related equipment, technology, and computer applications.
• Ability to promote positive change and perform the duties of the position.
• Use of a personal vehicle as required.

For more details, see the full job description at https://jd.viha.ca/JD5611.pdf.