What are the responsibilities and job description for the Primary Care Nurse (RN) - Family Health Clinic - Casual Pool position at Vancouver Coastal Health?
Salary
The salary range for this position is CAD $41.42 / Hr. - CAD $55.91 / Hr.
Job Summary
Come work as a Primary Care Nurse with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!
Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Registered Nurse to join the Family Health Clinic team in Richmond, BC. Apply today to join our team!
As a Primary Care Nurse with VCH you will :
- Triage, assesse, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care for patients and families who require high priority care within 24 hours.
- Develop and maintain partnerships with primary care providers in accordance with the local Community of Care (COC) service delivery model and primary care network.
- Use approved triage standards in applying critical thinking skills within safe limits of patient care.
- Apply chronic disease management, palliative, health management, and / or self-care management principles to conduct assessments, identify problems, provide direct care, and address issues or variances from the plan of care.
- Act as a resource for the interdisciplinary team by providing information based on nursing theory and practice related to patients with primary level care needs.
ABOUT FAMILY HEALTH CLINICS
Family Health Clinics provide team-based, comprehensive longitudinal primary care services to patients in the area. Our communal goal is to attach, ensure access and provide comprehensive medical care to patients living in the local community.
We have exciting opportunities for medical staff and health care professionals to join our Family Health Clinic team. Be part of a team-based model, working together with physicians, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, social workers, dietitians, and medical office assistants, pharmacists, community support liaison workers, practice coaches to provide quality patient care.
Qualifications
Education & Experience
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
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. Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check.
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.
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.
Salary : $41 - $56
