Job Description

The salary range for this position is CAD $41.42/Hr. - CAD $55.91/Hr.Job SummaryCome work as a Registered Nurse with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)! You may be eligible for a financial recruitment incentive of up to $20,000. Incentives are time limited and conditions apply. Relocation assistance and staff temporary housing may also be available. Apply today to speak to a Talent Acquisition Advisor!Passionate about working with high-complex medically frail clients? Ready to take your nursing career to a different level? Apply to work as a Complex Care Clinician (RN) - Home Health in Sechelt, B.C today!As a Complex Care Clinician (RN) - Home Health you will:

• Apply specialized theory, clinical expertise and knowledge relating to designated/specific client populations, working across multiple sites/clinics/services (if applicable).
• Leverage 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.
• Provide wrap-around care to designated client populations, with a strong commitment to client and family-centered care.
• Perform 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.
• Activily collaborate 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.
• Maintain a strong dedication to individualized and comprehensive care.
• Contribute significantly to the overall well-being and positive outcomes of the clients they serve.

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, BCSechelt is located on the traditional territories of the sh\xc3\xadsh\xc3\xa1lh (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!QualificationsEducation & Experience

• Certificate from a recognized Health Care Worker program such as Community Health Worker Program, plus two (2) years\xe2\x80\x99 recent related experience supporting clients through a holistic mental health, substance use and primary care lens, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Valid B.C. Driver\'s license and access to a personal vehicle for business-related purposes, as required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of community, social and health resources.
• Ability to keyboard 5000 keystrokes per hour.
• Knowledge of substance misuse and of problems encountered by chemically dependent individuals; basic understanding of behavior management.
• Knowledge and experience in providing culturally safe and competent care, specifically pertaining to Aboriginal people.
• Knowledge and experience in Trauma Informed Practice, Harm Reduction and Recovery Oriented Care.
• Knowledge of mental health issues and treatment.
• Knowledge of appropriate acts i.e. Mental Health Act, Adult Guardianship, Public Health Act as it relates to the rights and obligations of clients and staff.
• Knowledge of community, social and mental health resources in the DTES.
• Ability to demonstrate and assist client with activities of daily living.
• Ability to establish and maintain rapport with clients.
• Ability to observe and recognize changes in clients.
• Ability to deal effectively with conflict situations, manage aggressive behaviour, and use non-violent crisis intervention and behavioural management techniques.
• Ability to work independently and in cooperation with others.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to organize, prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Ability to establish/maintain satisfactory work relationships with the public and other employees, to deal tactfully and effectively with co-workers, public and staff from other agencies, to maintain confidentiality and to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work with a culturally diverse population.
• Ability to operate related equipment including applicable software applications.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.

Closing StatementThe 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

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 in 2024.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.

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