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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.

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JOB SUMMARY: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 and values of the organization, including Indigenous Cultural Safety, cultural humility and anti-racism principles, using a best practice approach, provides nursing care to assigned patients/clients working independently and as a member of an inter-professional care team. Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates patient/client care for the Solid Organ Transplant patient and family group. Participates in discharge planning, functions as a patient/client advocate and teaches patients/clients and their families about illness, prevention and overall health promotion and wellness. Promotes the best quality of life from the perspective of the patient/client and family. Documents care provided and responds to incidents in accordance with established policies and procedures. Consults, confers and collaborates with other health care providers. Maintains and advances own clinical competence. Participates on designated hospital committees/teams and approved research projects as assigned. Practices in accordance with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) standards (professional & practice) and code of ethics for a Registered Nurse. QUALIFICATIONS:Education & Experience Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).Skills & AbilitiesDemonstrated ability in nursing practice related to designated patient/client group –Solid Organ Transplant. 1. Demonstrated knowledge of pathophysiology, treatment protocols, and nursing interventions related to common diagnoses and specific clinical situations related to area of practice (e.g. liver failure, renal failure, principles of hemodialysis/peritoneal dialysis, Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) principles, kidney transplant, liver transplant, kidney/pancreas transplant, pancreas after kidney transplant, islet transplant, acute rejection, delayed graft function, maintenance for immunosuppression, pre and post biopsy monitoring, cytomegalovirus (CMV), Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorder (PTLD), posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES).2. Demonstrated ability to provide nursing assessments & interventions related to common diagnoses and specific clinical situations relevant to the designated patient/client group (e.g. post-transplant organ specific assessments, signs and symptoms of infection and rejection, complex wound care and dressings, negative pressure wound therapy, parenteral nutrition (PN), tracheostomy care, IVIG administration).3. Demonstrated ability to perform focused secondary assessments and integrate information from a variety of sources including diagnostics and develop plan of care relevant to the designated patient/patient/client group.4. Demonstrated ability to anticipate and respond to potential complications and care issues relevant to the designated patient/patient/client group.5. Demonstrated ability in correct usage of equipment and maintains competency in working with oxygen delivery equipment, central venous access devices; bladder scanners; vacuum-assisted closure (VAC) machines; other care related to tubes, catheters, drains and suction. 6. Demonstrated ability to document patient/client care on appropriate systems/forms in accordance with organizational and unit standards in a timely and accurate manner.7. Demonstrated skill in the management of patients with acute or chronic pain and/or complications arising post-op; complex pain management issues; sensitivity to opioids or opioid tolerance. Utilizes pain and sedation assessments related to epidural, patient controlled analgesia (PCA), local anesthetic wound infusion (LAWI) & rectus sheath catheter infusion. 8. Demonstrated skill in safe care & management of oxygen therapy; chest tubes; nephrostomy tubes; urinary catheterization; bar code medication administration (various routes); performing a best possible medication history (BPMH) as part of the medication reconciliation process.9. Demonstrated skill in assessing, maintaining, troubleshooting CVC/PICC; enteral nutrition.10. Demonstrated skill in performing RN autonomous scope of practice and standards of care relevant to designated patient/patient/client population including IV, infection control, isolation protocols etc.11. Demonstrated skill in educating patients around infection, rejections, incision care, self-medication at home etc. 12. General of knowledge Trauma Informed Practice and Harm Reduction approaches and Strengths-based care.13. Demonstrated ability to promote Indigenous Cultural Safety. 14. Demonstrated ability to provide competent and culturally safety care in a variety of settings and with diverse populations.15. Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.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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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 Canada’s Top 100 Employers, BC’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2026.Unless otherwise noted on the posting, internal job postings close at 8:00 AM Pacific Time on the listed Closing Date. Please submit your digital application via the Internal Career Portal prior to the Closing Date & Time.Nursing & LPN successful applicants will be notified by email.We regret that only short listed candidates will be acknowledged.This is an internal job posting for Vancouver Coastal Health employees only.