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Form of workWork Site: Primary Care Network (PCN), Richmond Community Health Services - Richmond, BC
Status: Casual
Start Date: As soon as possible
Salary: $36.23 - $47.58 per hour
Hours:
Various
Reference#: 173857-cma
Come work as a Chronic Disease Management Nurse with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!
Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Registered Nurse with experience working with chronic disease/complex illnesses to join the Primary Care Network in Richmond, BC. Apply today to join our team!
As a Chronic Disease Management Nurse with VCH you will:
- Work as a member of an interdisciplinary team supporting the primary care provider (GP or NP) in the provision of Chronic Disease Management (CDM) assistance to a patient/client population.
- Facilitate care through assessing patient/clients, implementing clinical interventions, coordinating ongoing care, empowering patients to manage their chronic condition and evaluating patient/client outcomes.
- Collaboratively participate in the development and implementation of shared care plans that are accessible to the patient/client, family and healthcare providers involved in the patient/client’s care.
- Act as a resource for the interdisciplinary team and primary care provider by providing information based on nursing theory and practice related to patient/clients with chronic conditions as well as cross sector community resources.
- Support the Primary Care Provider in identifying patient/clients who would benefit from Chronic Disease Management support for a full range of chronic conditions.
- Consult, confer, and collaborate with physicians, nurse practitioners and others involved in the patient/client’s care including the patient, their caregivers and family to achieve excellence in patient-centred education and ongoing management of a patient’s chronic condition.
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.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education & Experience
- Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
- Two (2) years’ recent, related nursing experience in chronic disease/complex illness education or chronic disease management or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
- Valid BC Driver’s License. Local area travel requires the use of a personal vehicle for which mileage will be reimbursed.
- Broad knowledge of nursing science theory, and practice within a patient/family centred care model.
- Comprehensive knowledge of BCCNM standards for nursing practice.
- Comprehensive knowledge of health care disciplines and their role in chronic disease management and care procedures/processes.
- Broad knowledge of clinical practice that includes comprehensive and coordinated care for Chronic Disease Management (CDM) and prevention using agreed upon best practice quality improvement measures, guidelines and protocols.
- Knowledge of policies, procedures, and standards of care.
- Demonstrated ability to work in multicultural environments.
- Demonstrated ability to provide culturally competent care to local residents
- Demonstrated ability in understanding the stages of change/motivational interviewing techniques.
- Demonstrated ability to function as an effective team member, leader, and facilitator.
- Demonstrated ability to teach, demonstrate, facilitate and coach.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with co-workers, physicians, other health care staff and patients and their families, either one-on-one and in-groups.
- Demonstrated ability to promote a creative practice change environment.
- Demonstrated ability to establish workload priorities in collaboration with others.
- Demonstrated ability to provide effective consultation.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and in collaboration with others.
- Demonstrated ability to deal with and/or guide others in resolution of conflict issues.
- Demonstrated skill in CPR techniques.
- Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
- Computer literacy with demonstrated word processing, spreadsheet, and database skills.
As per the current Public Health Orders (Long Term Care/Seniors Assisted Living Provincial Health Officer Order and the Health Sector Order), as of October 26, 2021, all employees working for Vancouver Coastal Health must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. Proof of vaccination status will be required.
WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?
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
We are committed to building a representative workforce and encourage applications reflecting diversity of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization or ancestry, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.
Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2022.
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.
***Employees of VCH must apply via the Internal Application Process. Refer to the https://my.vch.ca/working-here/job-postings site for How to Apply instructions. Current VCH employees who apply to this posting using this external site will be considered as an external candidate. Seniority will not apply.***
Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.
