Case Manager - Registered Nurse; RN) Facility​/Priority Access Liaison

minimum Nurse to Patient Ratios (mNPRs)

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 $41.42/Hr.

- CAD $55.91/Hr.

Within the context of a client and family centred care model and in accordance with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) standards of professional practice and Code of Ethics for registered nurses, and the established vision and values of the organization, this position facilitates the placement of clients who meet the criteria required for Priority Access registration into residential care, hospice/palliative care, assisted living or supportive housing for persons with disabilities.

Assesses physical, emotional, environmental and learning needs of clients, prioritizes referrals and screens clients for eligibility to continuing care services; reviews the need for, and organizes the transfer of, residents inter-and intraregionally. Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members, hospital staff and care/service providers to ensure appropriate and timely placements and to achieve excellence in health services and education. Acts independently, within the framework of regulations, in assessing situations using referral resources and arranging for on‑going care.

In conjunction with the interdisciplinary team, develops and implements care plans, participates in inter‑agency case management and ensures the appropriate placement and level of care for clients. Identifies/assesses potential legal, ethical and professional implications of decisions.

• Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
• Training in community health nursing and a minimum of three (3) years' recent experience in community health nursing, including experience in case management or Home Care community nursing or nursing employment in intermediate or extended care and out-patient clinical settings or geriatric assessment centres or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Valid British Columbia Driver's License. Local area travel requires the use of personal vehicle.

• Demonstrated knowledge of the British Columbia College of Nursing Professionals (BCCNM) Standards of Nursing Practice.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the geriatric population and associated psychosocial issues related to this population.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the current long term care service delivery system.
• Demonstrated understanding of the broad determinants of health.
• Demonstrated knowledge of provincial legislation, standards and policies and health authority standards and policies related to Residential Care Access Policy.
• Demonstrated knowledge of facilities and hospital policies, including discharge processes and Alternate Level of Care.
• Demonstrated knowledge of community health agencies/resources and available services.
• Comprehensive knowledge of other health disciplines and their role in client care and other health and community resources related to the care of clients and caregivers.
• Demonstrat…