Remote Certified Primary Care Nurse - (214869)

Island Health; Tahsis; Remote; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Remote Certified Primary Care Nurse to deliver patient care in remote communities. This role involves working autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team, focusing on community health, chronic disease management, and emergency care. Candidates must have relevant nursing certifications and experience, with a strong emphasis on culturally sensitive care and effective communication.

Qualifications

• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN(C).
• At least three years of recent related experience.
• Valid Driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and participate in health promotion activities.
• Conduct assessments and deliver evidence-based nursing care.
• Coordinate care and manage chronic diseases and emergencies.

Skills

Client-focused care

Culturally safe care

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Remote nursing certification

Registered Nurse (RN) with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Basic Life Support Level 'C' certification

Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification

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 requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

The Remote Certified Primary Care Nurse practices autonomously, utilizing an extended scope of practice defined by various levels of regulatory guidance. These include 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.

The nurse works independently and as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team, providing direct patient care and participating in health promotion activities for groups and individuals in remote communities. The care approach must be community and culturally sensitive, client-focused, and aimed at maintaining or enhancing health. This involves activities across disease prevention, chronic disease management, and acute care, including emergency assessment, treatment, palliation, health status assessment, care planning, intervention implementation, evaluation, and service coordination.

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 programs and services, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Basic Life Support Level 'C' certification, with Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Trauma Nursing Core Course, or equivalent preferred.
• Completion of STI certification is preferred.
• Valid Driver's license.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to provide client-focused, trauma-informed, and culturally safe care.
• Competence in conducting initial and ongoing assessments and delivering evidence-based nursing care.
• Ability to instruct clients and others on health-related topics.
• Knowledge of care planning, coordination, and community resources.
• Understanding of community health practices, 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.
• Strong communication skills for interprofessional collaboration and respectful workplace interactions.
• Effective time and resource management.
• Self-awareness with ongoing professional development goals.
• 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.