Rural Outpost Nurse / Community Health Nurse (RN)

Vancouver Coastal Health; Gillies Bay; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider as a Rural Outpost Nurse and make a positive impact on community health! This role offers the chance to work collaboratively in an interprofessional team, providing essential nursing services to clients in a beautiful coastal setting. With a commitment to trauma-informed care and cultural safety, you will assess, plan, and deliver care while navigating community resources. Enjoy a supportive work environment that values innovation and professional growth, backed by comprehensive health benefits and wellness support. If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of others, this opportunity is for you!

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits package

Employer-paid training

Wellness supports

Recognition programs

Qualifications

• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as RN(C).
• 3 years' experience in nursing including emergency training.

Responsibilities

• Work with clients to develop trauma-informed care plans.
• Deliver direct care and manage client services in community settings.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Culturally safe care

Emergency procedures

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Leadership and consultation

Ability to work independently

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) certification

Remote Nursing Certification

Basic Life Support Level 'C'

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Tools

Health management software

Job description

Salary

The salary range for this position is CAD $41.42/Hr. - CAD $55.91/Hr.

Job Summary

Come work as a Rural Outpost Nurse with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)! Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for Registered Nurses with a RN(C) registrant to join the Private Clinics Health Centre at Texada Island Health in Gilles Bay, B.C. Apply today to join our team!

As a Rural Outpost Nurse you will:

• Work in partnership with the client and family to establish goals that are trauma informed, safe, realistic, and reasonable by assessing, planning, coordinating, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and transitioning nursing and other services for the client in an interprofessional team model in collaboration with the primary care provider, and other care providers.
• Assess service eligibility, facilitate the development, implementation, and adaptation of a care plan, deliver direct care, and provide care management to assist clients to manage their own care and navigate through the various services available within the community settings.
• Work in consultation with other system partners and incorporate current evidence into practice.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN(C) registrant.
• Remote Nursing Certification or eligible for Remote Nursing Certification to be obtained within one (1) year of hire OR three (3) years' recent related experience including Emergency training or equivalent.
• Knowledge of available programs and services, their interrelationships, and their function in delivering care in the community.
• Basic Life Support, Level 'C' certificate. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
• Valid BC driver's license.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Demonstrated knowledge of the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) Professional and Practice standards for nursing.
• Knowledge of the Community Health Nurse of Canada (CHNC) competencies and standards of practice.
• Basic knowledge of nursing standardized tests and measures.
• Knowledge and demonstrated skill in the provision of evidence-based clinical practice related to designated client populations.
• Knowledge of provincial acts, regulations, and program policies and guidelines related to home and community care.
• Knowledge of transitions through continuums of care.
• Knowledge of other health care professions and their role in client care.
• Knowledge of research, quality improvement, evaluation process and methodologies.
• Knowledge of adult education principles, methods and tools.
• Knowledge of acute, chronic disease, palliative and health management and self-management support.
• Knowledge of community resources available for client/family support and related health services.
• Demonstrated ability to establish workload priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Demonstrated understanding of the impact of social determinants of health on individuals, families and the community into care provided.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in providing culturally safe and competent care.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with site partners in a culturally safe manner, including community-based organizations, community members, and people actively using substances.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain rapport with client population and other collaborators.
• Demonstrated knowledge of trauma informed facilitation, mediation, and conflict resolution techniques and demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated ability to provide leadership and consultation to the designated client population.
• Demonstrated ability to perform emergency procedures, including overdose response and CPR.
• Ability to operate related equipment including applicable software applications.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Closing Statement

The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes. As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.

WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?

VCH is a world-class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and "going first" when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.

• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan.
• Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities.
• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families.
• Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers.

At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation. Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2024.Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.

Note: Employees of VCH must apply online via the Internal Career Portal on CareerHub, you are currently viewing the External Career Portal. Refer to the https://my.vch.ca/working-here/job-postings site for instructions on how to view internal job postings and how to apply as an employee. Current VCH employees who apply to this posting using this external site will be considered as an external candidate. Seniority will not apply.

Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.