Job Description

Salary Details: The salary range for this position is CAD $41.42/Hr. - CAD $55.91/Hr. Job Summary:

Come work as a Registered Nurse with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a

Registered Nurse

to join the Adult Day Centre team in West Vancouver, BC. Apply today to join our team!

As a Registered Nurse at Vancouver Coastal Health you will:

Use sound judgment and applies critical thinking skills in providing client care to a predominantly older client population in an adult day program setting, both by working independently and as a member of an interdisciplinary team. Demonstrate expertise and leadership in nursing practice and coordinates the implementation of clinical interventions, evaluation of client outcomes based on the client's goals of care. Act as a resource for the interdisciplinary team by providing information and coordination of ongoing client care. Support the work of care aides and LPN's and supports cohesive team work to ensure client centered care. Enhance the quality of life of the client/family by consulting, conferring and collaborating with other health care providers. Maintain and advance own clinical competence and participate on designated committees/teams and approved research projects as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education & Experience

Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM). One (1) year recent related clinical experience working with a varied client population such as geriatric, older adult and mental health clients in an adult day program setting including recent experience using the RAI instrument in clinical practice, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Skills & Abilities

Broad knowledge of mental illness and treatment. Broad knowledge of substance abuse and addictions treatment. Broad knowledge of psychopharmacology (indications and side-effects). Broad knowledge of counseling skills and group facilitation skills. Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team. Comprehensive knowledge of other health care disciplines and their role in client care. Demonstrated ability to adapt and respond to the client flow and health delivery system. Demonstrated ability to work with individuals with diverse backgrounds. General knowledge of 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 safe care in a variety of settings and with diverse populations. Broad knowledge of other facilities and community resources. Demonstrated ability to deal effectively with conflict situations. Demonstrated ability to provide consultation, leadership and work direction. Demonstrated knowledge of the principles and practices of conceptual models of psychiatric care. Knowledge of the Mental Health Act as it applies to the rights and obligations of clients and staff. Demonstrated ability to participate in the development and delivery of educational programs and materials for clients and families based on education theories, principles and best practices. Demonstrated ability to identify emotional, social, or environmental barriers and intervene to eliminate stigma. Ability to maintain and establish rapport with clients. Demonstrated ability in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) techniques. Demonstrated ability to apply decision making and analytical skills. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Demonstrated ability to effectively engage/solve conflict situations. Demonstrated ability to plan, organize and prioritize work. Ability to operate related equipment including applicable software applications. Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Closing Statement:

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.



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 Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff

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.

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.