Adult Protection Lead; RN​/RPN), ReAct Adult Protection Program - Lily's Community Health Center

Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) is proud to be part of the provincial implementation of minimum Nurse to Patient Ratios (mNPRs), an initiative aimed at enhancing nursing practice and strengthening quality of care across the health system. mNPRs set the minimum number of nurses providing care to patients on a given unit. In British Columbia, mNPRs are developed in partnership with the Ministry of Health, the BC Nurses’ Union (BCNU) and health organizations.

Guided by our values We Care for Everyone, We Are Always Learning and We Strive for Better Results, we remain committed to fostering quality practice and learning environments where nurses can grow and thrive.

The salary range for this position is CAD $49.20/Hr.

- CAD $63.47/Hr.

Come work as a Registered Nurse/Psychiatric Nurse (RN/RPN) - Adult Protection Lead with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) at Lily Lee Community Health Centre in Vancouver, BC! Apply now to join the team!

Within the context of a patient/client and family‑centred framework and continuum‑based care model and in accordance with established standards of professional practice and the vision, values and policies of the organization, this position is responsible for delivering nurse training/education to staff including course content, organization and modifying programs. Supports interdisciplinary staff and leadership across the designated Community of Care (CoC) as the Adult Protection Lead by developing programs, policies, standards including accountability for achieving program outcomes.

Provides formal consultation, education, mentorship, complex care planning and clinical guidance based on specialized theory and practice within the context of a patient/client and family‑centered care model to ensure practice and organizational compliance with the statutory obligations and regulations of the Adult Guardianship Act (AGA). Identifies staff educational needs, the development and provision of educational content, facilitates course content, evaluates learning outcomes of formal education programs and staffing learning outcomes including accountability for the assessment and effectiveness of staff education programs.

Develops decision support tools and policies and recommends changes to practice to improve by analyzing current literature and national trends. Provides consultation, mentorship, education and support to staff about all aspects of abuse by intervening in direct patient/client care provided by other staff, whether it be Adult Guardianship, Adult Protection and/or Domestic Violence as applicable to the designated portfolio and applies knowledge of resources and intervention strategies to assist those impacted by adult abuse, neglect and self‑neglect.

This work is framed within VCH’s commitments to our pillars of Indigenous Cultural Safety, Anti‑Racism, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion and Planetary Health.

This program receives reports, provides consultation and coordinates responses to abused, neglected and self‑neglected vulnerable adults who cannot seek support and assistance on their own. Referrals to this program will be responded to in accordance with the Adult Guardianship Act and Health Care (Consent) and Care Facility (Admission) Act.

• Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
• Post graduate continuing education training in working with vulnerable/incapable adults (i.e. Full completion of the ReAct Adult Protection Curriculum (Modules 1
  - 9)).
• Five (5) years’ recent, related experience in working with issues of adult abuse and neglect and self‑neglect with vulnerable adults within a complex mental health and older adult populations and understanding of the patient and family dynamics of Abuse and Neglect.
• A Qualified Health Care Provider (as defined by AGA 2.1) and has experience conducting assessments of incapability under Statutory Property Guardianship (AGA 2.1) and Health Care Consent and Care Facility Admissions Part 3 or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Valid BC…