Primary Care Nurse; RN - Primary Care Network; PCN

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

- CAD $55.91/Hr.

Come work as a Primary Care Nurse (RN) for Vancouver Coastal Health. Apply today to speak to a Talent Acquisition Advisor!

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Registered Nurse to join the Primary Care Network (PCN) team working out of the Central Community Health Centre in North Vancouver, BC. Apply today to join our team!

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care for patients/clients and caregiver(s).
• Maintain partnership with the Primary Care Provider in accordance with the local PCN care delivery model as co‑designed by the PCN Partners (local Division of Family Practice, VCH Community of Care and First Nations Partners).
• Apply health promotion, chronic disease management, advance care planning, and/or self‑care management principles to conduct assessments, identify problems, provide direct care, and address issues or variances from the plan of care.
• Provide continuity of care by liaising with team members, coordinating ongoing care (internal and external), supporting transitions and navigating services.
• Act as a nursing resource for the team by applying problem‑solving and critical thinking skills and providing information based on nursing theory and practices.

This new model of care includes a multi‑disciplinary team of nurses, pharmacists and allied health professionals, working alongside and supporting family physicians, nurse practitioners at primary care offices, Primary Care Community Health Centres, Urgent and Primary Care centres, and services delivered by not‑for‑profit community health partners. Team members involved in the patient’s care will work closely together, so that they can get a full picture of the health care needs.

PCNs are expected to provide patients and primary care providers with strong, effective links to hospitals and diagnostic service providers.

• Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
• One (1) year recent, related clinical experience relevant to the designated clinical area, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Valid B.C. driver’s license and access to a vehicle.

• Demonstrated ability in applying critical thinking skills within safe limits of patient care.
• Demonstrated understanding and knowledge and skills within primary care as well as theory and practice within a patient/client and family centred model of care.
• Demonstrated knowledge of relevant Professional Regulations and Standards (e.g Community Health Nurse of Canada (CHNC) competencies and standards of practice).
• Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in the provision of evidence‑based clinical practice related to primary care.
• Demonstrated knowledge of provincial acts, regulations, and program policies and guidelines related to home, community and primary care.
• Demonstrated knowledge of acute, chronic disease, mental health and substance use, palliative and health management and self‑management support.
• Demonstrated ability to provide competent and culturally safe care in a variety of settings and with diverse populations.
• Demonstrated ability to promote Indigenous Cultural Safety.
• Demonstrated understanding of Trauma Informed Practice, Harm Reduction and Recovery Oriented Care.
• Demonstrated ability to recognise when referral to another health care professional is required.
• Demonstrated ability to support seamless transition in care.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to employ effective conflict resolution.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and set priorities for care.
• Demonstrated knowledge of other health disciplines and their role in patient/client care.
• Demonstrated ability to use research in practice.
• Demonstrated knowledge of adult education principles and ability to teach and coach patients/clients and caregiver(s) families.
• Demonstrated computer skills including the ability to effectively use a computerized patient/client care information documentation system.
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