Intake and Transition Nurse, Primary Care; RN​/RPN; Intensive Health Outreach Team; IHOT

Position: Intake and Transition Nurse, Primary Care (RN/RPN) - Intensive Health Outreach Team (IHOT)
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.

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

- CAD $55.91/Hr.

Job Summary
Within the context of a client centred framework and continuum-based care model and in accordance with British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) for a Registered Nurse or a Registered Psychiatric Nurse, standards of professional practice, Code of Ethics, and the vision and values of the organization, works as a member of an interdisciplinary team to conduct the intake and transition functions for the designated site/program services.

Provides clinical judgement and guidance for initial client screening, assesses referrals and clients based on client presentation, urgency of needs and best approach to determine the appropriate intake treatment. Coordinates discharge and transitions, as needed. Supports client transition by monitoring client connection to clinic and/or 3rd parties. Assesses and communicates clinic capacity to accept new referrals to health providers and the general public.

Establishes and enhances relationships/communication within the designated program services and other community resources. Collaboratively develops transition plans for new referrals, initiates and facilitates interdisciplinary care conferences, prepares, and maintains client records, maintains and provides accurate intake/referral data and statistics, participates in team meetings and continuing education, and engages in on-going team planning and quality improvement.

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

Qualifications
Education & Experience

Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).

Two (2) years recent related experience in the designated clinical program area or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Broad knowledge of nursing theory and practice within a client and family centered care model.

Broad knowledge of the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) standards of practice for nursing.

Demonstrated ability to provide client-focused care in completing initial client assessments and interventions.

General of knowledge Trauma Informed Practice and Harm Reduction approaches and Strengths-based care.

Demonstrated ability to promote Indigenous Cultural Safety.

Demonstrated ability to provide competent and culturally safety care in a variety of settings and with diverse populations.

Knowledge of provincial acts, regulations, and program policies and guidelines related to home and community care.

Knowledge of community resources available for client/family support and related health services.

Broad knowledge of other health care disciplines and their role in client care.

Demonstrated ability to problem solve using sound judgement in applying critical thinking skills within safe limits of client care.

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