RN Community Health Services

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Campbell River; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in health care is seeking a compassionate Registered Nurse for community health services. This role involves providing client-centered nursing care across multiple sites, ensuring the highest standards of safety and quality. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in trauma-informed and culturally safe practices, with the ability to conduct thorough assessments and deliver evidence-based care. Join a dynamic team dedicated to health promotion, disease prevention, and the well-being of the community. With a supportive environment and opportunities for professional growth, this position is perfect for those passionate about making a positive impact in health care.

Benefits

Up to $15,000 signing bonus

Flexible work hours

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with BC College of Nurses and Midwives registration required.
• Two years of recent related experience or equivalent combination needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care in various clinical settings focused on client-centered care.
• Collaborate with health care teams to promote health and manage illnesses.

Skills

Client-focused care

Trauma-informed care

Culturally safe care

Clinical assessments

Evidence-based guidelines

Effective communication

Time management

Care planning and coordination

Community health practice

Operating medical equipment

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Two years' recent related experience

Valid BC driver's license

Tools

Medical equipment

Relevant computer applications

Job description

Campbell River Home & Community Care - Campbell River, BC V9W 2C3 CA (Primary)

Work Area (FBA Only): Multi-Site

Travel Requirement: Travel between multiple sites is a regular/on-going requirement

Shift Start Time/End Time: 08:30-16:30/11:00-19:00/14:00-22:00

Days Off: Rotating

Vacancy Type: Temp PT

Salary Range (Hourly Rate): $41.42 - $59.52

Paid FTE: 0.80

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS: 57.35

Planned Start Date: Jan. 2 2025

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY): Jan. 30 2026

Pending Return of Incumbent: Yes

CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check): Required for Professional Registration

Job Description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health), client and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

The Registered Nurse (RN) Community Health Services practices in accordance with relevant provincial legislation, nursing standards, the code of ethics as outlined by the BC College of Nurses and Midwives and the Canadian Nurses Association (CNA), employer policies, and individual competencies. Provides nursing care in accordance with established organizational policies, procedures, guidelines, and other controls on practice.

The RN practices in a variety of clinical settings and works in collaboration with the client, the client's health care team, and in partnership with primary care providers. Utilizes a community-focused approach, ensuring the delivery of client-centered care to achieve and maintain maximum health through the promotion, maintenance, and restoration of health and prevention, treatment, and palliation of illness and injury, assessment of health status, planning and implementation of interventions, and coordination of health services.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant. Two years' recent related experience or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Valid BC driver's license.

Skills And Abilities

• Demonstrates ability to provide client-focused, trauma-informed, and culturally safe care.
• Demonstrates ability to complete initial and ongoing client assessments (clinical and diagnostic reasoning) and provide nursing care through evidence-based guidelines.
• Demonstrates effective written, electronic, and verbal communication to facilitate inter-professional collaborative practice, healthy environments, and a respectful workplace for clients, staff, students, and partners/affiliates.
• Demonstrates ability to instruct clients and others about topics essential to health care and well-being.
• Demonstrates ability to manage time and resources effectively.
• Demonstrates ability to apply knowledge of care planning and care coordination, including knowledge of community programs and services.
• Demonstrates knowledge of community health practice, chronic disease management, geriatric, and palliative nursing practice within a client and caregiver-centered care approach.
• Demonstrates ability to demonstrate self-awareness, developing and implementing own learning goals for continuous learning and professional development.
• Demonstrates ability to use factual information, prior learning, and basic principles and procedures to support decisions and actions with relevant research-based evidence.
• Informs, applies, and integrates research and evidence-based best practice related to nursing and health-related disciplines and the humanities, arts, and sciences disciplines into professional practice.
• Demonstrates ability to operate related equipment and technology including relevant computer applications.
• Demonstrates ability to perform the duties of the position.

This position is eligible for up to a $15,000 signing bonus. Employees must meet eligibility criteria. Discuss your eligibility with a recruiter today!