Nursing Support Services Coordinator (nssc) Pediatric Team

Vancouver, BC, Canada

Job Description


The salary range for this position is CAD $49.20/Hr. - CAD $63.47/Hr.Job SummaryCome work as a Nursing Support Services Coordinator (NSSC) with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Registered Nurse (RN) as a Nursing Support Services Coordinator (NSSC) to join the Regional Pediatric Team at the Pacific Spirit Community Health Centre in Vancouver, BC. Apply today to join our team!As a Nursing Support Services Coordinator, you will:

  • Provide direct, delegated and consultative services for clients from birth to age 19 who have special health care needs.
  • Provide assessment, determination of care needs, teaching/training, delegation, monitoring and evaluating non-nurse caregivers who deliver delegated nursing care tasks.
  • Assess children who require direct nursing care in the community by establishing a plan of care and coordinating service provisions to supports the family and agency nurses.
  • Refer to and collaborates with interdisciplinary team members funded by Ministries of Health, Provincial Health Service Authority, Education and Children and Family Development and other healthcare professionals/providers/community agencies to achieve excellence in health services and safe, efficient, effective care
  • Delegate care, direct/respite Care and provide consultation.
  • Evaluates and advocates for changes to service provision.
QualificationsEducation & Experience
  • Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
  • Three (3) years\xe2\x80\x99 recent related nursing experience including working with children (0 to 19 years) who have a variety of chronic health conditions including pediatric palliative care.
  • Experience in wound care, gastrostomy and nasogastric tube management, catheterization, diabetes management and seizure management, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
  • Valid BC Driver\xe2\x80\x99s license and access to a personal vehicle for business related purposes.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • Comprehensive knowledge and practice of community health nursing theory within a primary health care and population health approach.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) standards of practice for nursing.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of evidence-based nursing practice related to early childhood, including normal growth and development, family theory and multicultural health practices.
  • Demonstrated ability to counsel clients and their families.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills.
  • Broad knowledge of community development, health promotion principles and practices and the determinants of health.
  • Demonstrated training, facilitation, clinical support and consultative skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
  • Demonstrated ability to provide culturally sensitive nursing services to diverse and populations.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain collaborative working relationships with clients, families, members of the Team, staff and community partners.
  • Demonstrated ability to adjust to new or unexpected events.
  • Demonstrated ability to plan, organize and prioritize work.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of adult learning and teaching.
  • Demonstrated facilitation, mediation and conflict resolution skills.
  • Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and interdependently and make sound nursing practice decisions.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop and evaluate health education resources.
  • Demonstrated ability to critically read and utilize current health research in evidence-based practice.
  • Demonstrated ability to identify community resources appropriate to client/family/community needs.
  • Demonstrated computer skills including the ability to effectively use a computerized client care information system and Windows applications.
  • Demonstrated skill in CPR techniques.
  • Demonstrated physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
  • Demonstrated ability to use related equipment.
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.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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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD2330155
  • Industry
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  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
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  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Vancouver, BC, Canada
  • Education
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