Job Description

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.

Come work as a Complex Care Clinician with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) at Sunshine Coast Home Care in Sechelt, BC! Apply now to join the team!

Within a comprehensive care coordination model and within the context of a client and family centered care model, working across multiple sites/clinics/services (if applicable), applies specialized theory, clinical expertise and knowledge relating to designated/specific client populations. Provides wrap-around care to designated client populations, with a strong commitment to client and family-centered care. Leverages clinical expertise and knowledge, to address the complex medical, cognitive, and behavioral needs of eligible clients, primarily focusing on delivering safe, ethical, and high-quality care. Ensures that each client's care plan is tailored to their specific needs and goals, actively integrating principles of prevention, chronic disease management, palliative approach to care, and self-care management as needed. Performs ongoing assessments that allow for the identification of any issues or deviations from the care plan, prompting collaboration with appropriate medical providers, care providers, interdisciplinary team members, and community agencies to address these concerns. Through active collaboration with interdisciplinary team members, the leadership team, and other healthcare professionals/providers, strives to enhance the overall quality of life and consistently achieves excellence in client and family-centered care. By maintaining a strong dedication to individualized and comprehensive care, contributes significantly to the overall well-being and positive outcomes of the clients they serve.Practices within the context of a client and family centered care model and in accordance with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) standards of practice for registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses. Practices within the scope of practice and code of ethics set by the organization as per VCH policies and guidelines/clinical practice documents and within own competence. Practices in alignment with the vision, mission, goals and values of the organization as well as with the concept of a client and family centered care model. 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 HOME HEALTH PROGRAMS:

Home Health programs provide a range of health care and support services to people living in the community who have acute, chronic, palliative, or rehabilitative health care needs. Home Health clients typically have on-going health issues and/or complex personal and/or soical issues, requiring care planning and coordination of approporiate resources. Clients include frail elderly, younger clients with disabilities, and adults with chronic illnessess requiring supports to maintain/promote independence.

THE CLIENT POPULATION:

Home Health clients typically have on-going health issues and/or complex personal and/or soical issues, requiring care planning and coordination of approporiate resources. Clients include frail elderly, younger clients with disabilities, and adults with chronic illnessess requiring supports to maintain/promote independence.

ABOUT SECHELT, BC

Sechelt is located on the traditional territories of the shíshálh (Sechelt) Nation and is approximately 50 km northwest of Vancouver. It is accessible from the mainland by a 40-minute ferry trip between Horseshoe Bay and Langdale, followed by a 25-minute drive along Highway 101, also know as the Sunshine Coast Highway. This charming seaside community is know for its natural beauty and is a popular destination for outdoor activities including sightseeing, boating, diving, camping, and mountain biking. There are also several municipal parks, plenty of eateries, locally owned shops, boutiques and galleries, and a golf course. Imagine a lifestyle where you are only a short walk or bike ride to work, you go home for lunch and you are home again in time for an activity or go for a hike AND watch the sunset - all before dinner. That is what Sechelt has to offer you!

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 years’ recent case management or home care nursing experience, including experience working with the complex medically frail population or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Local area travel requires the use of personal vehicle. Valid BC Driver’s License.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Demonstrated knowledge and ability in nursing practice related to designated client group – Home Health Preventative Complex Care clients:
• Demonstrated proficiency in performing comprehensive, evidence informed and strength-based holistic health assessment and evaluating health promotion activities, using multiple sources and methods to identify needs, assets, inequities and resources.
• Knowledge of appropriate assessment and screening tools used to support decision making in management of complex client’s care needs (e .g. risk assessment tools, Inter-RAI, ethical decision tools, Zarit tool, MMSE etc.).
• Demonstrated proficiency in performing focused assessments, elicit, synthesize and integrate all relevant information from a variety of sources and develop client-centered plan of care using evidence-informed and best practice in the provision of safe, quality care.
• Demonstrated ability to use critical thinking and clinical judgement to take action and prioritize care when unexpected changes occur (e.g. changes in acuity and stability, emergent health needs and functional decline).
• Ability to engage clients and individuals involved in client’s circle of care to actively participate as equal partners in care planning, decision making and care delivery evaluation.
• Demonstrated competency in ongoing monitoring, evaluating and adjusting client’s care plan based on effectiveness of interventions and/or changes in condition or environment. Modifies client’s care plan in collaboration with the medical provider, the client and the individuals involved in client’s circle of care.
• Knowledge of effective strategies for connecting with clients and individuals involved in client’s circle of care to promote collaborative, active and informed shared decision-making while taking into account the determinants of health.
• Demonstrated ability to organize and facilitate meetings and collaboration with clients and individuals involved in client’s circle of care to enhance client-centered care (i.e. leads case conference with most responsible provider).
• Demonstrated competencies in basic and advanced nursing skills to deliver nursing interventions as per entry- level competencies and home health competencies for registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses (e.g. medication administration, wound care, vital signs, pain management, setting up home support or delegation of tasks etc.).
• Demonstrated knowledge of acute and chronic disease management, life limiting diseases, palliative care, mental health and substance use and appropriate assessment tools and interventions to support self-management to optimize mental and physical health.
• Demonstrated skill in conducting goals of care conversations and in understanding the care goals and what is most important to the client.
• Demonstrated ability to provide culturally safe care to diverse populations, including Indigenous People in accordance with BCCNM practice standards for Indigenous Cultural Safety, Cultural Humility, and Anti-Racism.
• Demonstrated understanding of Trauma Informed Practice and Harm Reduction.
• Knowledge of provincial acts, regulations, and program policies and guidelines related to home, community and primary care.
• Demonstrated skill in performing RN/RPN autonomous scope of practice and standards of care relevant to designated patient/client population.
• Demonstrated skill in CPR techniques.

Closing Statement

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.As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.

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

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 spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2025. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting. ***Employees of VCH must apply online via the Internal Career Portal on CareerHub, you are currently viewing the External Career Portal. Refer to the https://my.vch.ca/working-here/job-postings site for instructions on how to view internal job postings and how to apply as an employee. 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.