Job Description

The salary range for this position is CAD $41.42/Hr. - CAD $55.91/Hr.Job SummaryCome work as an Intake and Transition Nurse with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!Vancouver Coastal Health is seeking an Intake and Transition Nurse to join the Integrated Care Team at Pender Community Health Centre, Downtown East Side (DTES), Vancouver BC. Apply today to join our team!As a Nurse with the Primary Care Team/Integrated Care Team, you will:

• Work as a member of an interdisciplinary team to conduct the intake and transition functions for the designated site/program services.
• Provide clinical judgement and guidance for initial client screening, assess referrals and clients based on client presentation, urgency of needs and best approach to determine the appropriate intake treatment.
• Coordinate discharge and transitions, as needed.
• Support client transition by monitoring client connection to clinic and/or 3rd parties.
• Assess and communicate clinic capacity to accept new referrals to health providers and the general public.
• Establish and enhance relationships/communication within the designated program services and other community resources.
• Collaboratively develop transition plans for new referrals, initiate and facilitate interdisciplinary care conferences, prepares and maintain client records, maintain and provide accurate intake/referral data and statistics, participate in team meetings and continuing education, and engage in on-going team planning and quality improvement.

This work is framed within VCH\xe2\x80\x99s commitments to our pillars of Indigenous Cultural Safety, Anti-Racism, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, and Planetary Health.QualificationsEducation & Experience

• Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
• Two (2) years recent related experience in the designated clinical program area or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Broad knowledge of nursing theory and practice within a client and family centered care model.
• Broad knowledge of the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) standards of practice for nursing.
• Demonstrated ability to provide client-focused care in completing initial client assessments and interventions.
• General of knowledge Trauma Informed Practice and Harm Reduction approaches and Strengths-based care.
• Demonstrated ability to promote Indigenous Cultural Safety.
• Demonstrated ability to provide competent and culturally safety care in a variety of settings and with diverse populations.
• Knowledge of provincial acts, regulations, and program policies and guidelines related to home and community care.
• Knowledge of community resources available for client/family support and related health services.
• Broad knowledge of other health care disciplines and their role in client care.
• Demonstrated ability to problem solve using sound judgement in applying critical thinking skills within safe limits of client care.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Demonstrated listening and information seeking skills that promotes communication and lead to a co-operative approach to problem solving within a multidisciplinary setting.
• Demonstrated ability to establish workload priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to deal effectively with conflict situations.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated ability to adjust to new or unexpected events.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Demonstrated computer literacy to operate a computerized client care information system and word processing, spreadsheet, Internet and e-mail software.

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 the current Public Health Orders, as of October 5, 2023, all employees working for Vancouver Coastal Health must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or have received a single dose of the most-recent, updated COVID-19 vaccine. 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

Equity, diversity, and inclusion are essential to our goals of creating a great place to work and delivering exceptional care. We acknowledge and accommodate unique differences and ensure special measures are in place so that all prospective and current employees are given an opportunity to succeed.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 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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