Job Description

Practices in accordance with the standards of professional practice and code of ethics for registered nurses as outlined by the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM). as well as within a client and family centre model of care and the vision and values of the organization. Works collaboratively with staff and leadership and acts as a resource to interdisciplinary staff to implement and sustain Vancouver Coastal Health’s (VCH’s) Integrated Care Planning / Discharge Planning Framework and methodologies. Works in collaboration with staff and leadership to lead and identify site-specific and system barriers to patient flow and assists to strategize, develop, and implement solutions to alleviate these barriers. In partnership with site leadership, responsible for the site-specific Alternate Levels of Care (ALC) data reliability for on-going site-specific ALC classification and education and is involved in the development, integration, and spread of proven system efficiency innovations throughout the Health Services Delivery Area (HSDA). Acts as a resource to staff by consulting with direct care staff on professional practice issues in relation to interprofessional care planning, problem solving, and workflow. QUALIFICATIONS:Education & Experience Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).Four (4) years’ recent, related experience in an acute/community care environment, including one (1) years’ experience in a leadership role, including experience working with patient flow and systems analysis, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Knowledge, Skills & AbilitiesComprehensive knowledge of Nursing theory and practice within patient/family centred model of care.Comprehensive knowledge of the BCCNM standards of practice for registered nurses.Broad knowledge of evidence-based nursing practice related to various patient population groups and demonstrated ability to apply knowledge to case management process.Broad knowledge of clinical pathways, expected length of stays, resource utilization, and patient assessment.Demonstrated analytical skills and abilities.Demonstrated ability to communicate verbally and in writing.Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective professional relationships with individuals and teams in a complex environment.Demonstrated knowledge of data analysis as it relates to utilization and benchmarks. Demonstrated ability to coordinate, plan, develop, implement, organize, and problem solve.Demonstrate ability to implement and troubleshoot systems necessary to collect, maintain, and analyze data.Demonstrated commitment to change and process management and client focused service delivery in a highly dynamic environment. Leadership skills and ability to work independently and/or team environment. Ability to meet tight deadlines and ability to operate in a dynamic workplace with changing priorities. Ability to operate related equipment including related computer software programs (such as PARIS and/or Medworxx).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 BC’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2025.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.