Remote Certified Primary Care Nurse - (207572)

Island Health; Port Alice; Remote; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Remote Certified Primary Care Nurse to join their dedicated team. This role emphasizes autonomy and collaboration, allowing you to provide essential patient care while respecting community values. You will engage in health promotion, chronic disease management, and acute care across diverse populations. The position requires strong problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to various situations. If you are passionate about making a difference in remote communities and possess the required nursing qualifications, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Remote nursing certification or eligibility to obtain it within one year of hire.
• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN(C).
• At least three years of recent related experience in community health.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in remote communities, focusing on health promotion.
• Conduct emergency assessments, treatment, and palliative care.
• Coordinate health services and evaluate interventions.

Skills

Client-centered care

Trauma-informed care

Culturally safe care

Client assessments

Evidence-based nursing care

Health education

Care planning

Chronic disease management

Conflict resolution

Critical thinking

Problem-solving

Effective communication

Time management

Resource management

Self-awareness

Professional development

Education

Remote nursing certification

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Basic Life Support Level 'C' certification

Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification

Trauma Nursing Core Course

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. Continuous improvement in quality and safety is inherent in this position.

The Remote Certified Primary Care Nurse practices autonomously, utilizing an extended scope of practice defined by various regulatory guidelines, including provincial legislation, BC College of Nurses and Midwives standards, Island Health policies, and individual nurse competencies.

This nurse works independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team, providing direct patient care and participating in health promotion activities for individuals and groups in remote communities. Care approaches must respect community and cultural values, focusing on maintaining or enhancing health through disease prevention, chronic disease management, and acute care across the lifespan. Responsibilities include 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 including the use of a personal vehicle.

Qualifications: Education, Training, and Experience

• Remote nursing certification or eligibility to obtain it within one year of hire.
• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN(C).
• At least three years of recent related experience, with knowledge of community health programs and services, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Basic Life Support Level 'C' certification, with additional certifications like Advanced Cardiac Life Support or Trauma Nursing Core Course preferred.
• Valid driver's license.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to provide client-centered, trauma-informed, and culturally safe care.
• Proficiency in client assessments, evidence-based nursing care, and health education.
• Knowledge of care planning, community resources, and chronic disease management.
• Strong conflict resolution, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication skills for inter-professional collaboration and community engagement.
• Time and resource management skills.
• Self-awareness and commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Ability to operate relevant equipment and technology.
• Promotion of positive change and adaptability.
• Use of a personal vehicle may be required.

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