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

Position: Adult Protection Lead Nurse (RN/RPN), ReAct Adult Protection Program - Lily's Community Health Cente
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  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 accountable 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.
About The ReAct Adult Protection Program  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.
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.
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Why Join Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)  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
Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff
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…