Coordinator (RN/RPN) - Resident Care - Jobs in Riley Park-Little Mountain

Job Description

Come work as a Resident Care Coordinator with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) to join the team at Little Mountain Place as a Resident Care Coordinator in Vancouver, BC. Apply today to join our team!As a Coordinator (RN/RPN) you will:

• Provide leadership and guidance to designated staff and coordinate resident care activities in a defined area of clinical expertise.
• Ensure a high standard of resident care by acting as a clinical resource for staff, supporting staff training and development, and provide leadership and support to the interdisciplinary team.
• Assist the Manager/Clinical Services Coordinator with performing administrative activities and ensuring optimal use of resident care resources.
• Consult, confer and collaborate with interdisciplinary team members, educational resources, and other health care professionals/providers to achieve excellence in resident and family centered care, education and research.

Educationamp; Experience

• Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) with the British Columbia College of Nursing and Midwives (BCCNM).
• Three (3) years #39; recent, related experience in the designated clinical area including one (1) year #39;s administrative/supervisory experience and one (1) year’s clinical teaching experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Knowledge, Skillsamp; Abilities

• Comprehensive knowledge of Nursing theory and practice within a resident/family centered model of care.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the BCCNM standards for nursing practice.
• Comprehensive knowledge of evidence based nursing practice related to designated clinical area.
• Comprehensive knowledge of other health care disciplines and their role in resident care.
• Demonstrated ability to provide leadership, supervision, work direction and consultation.
• Demonstrated ability to teach, demonstrate, facilitate and coach.
• Broad knowledge of research process and methodology.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate (orally and in writing) and deal effectively with residents and their families, coworkers, physicians, other health care staff, and staff of external agencies.
• Demonstrated ability to adjust to unexpected events, problem-solve, set priorities and deal with conflict.
• Demonstrated skill in clinical techniques and the use of applicable equipment and supplies.
• Demonstrated skill in CPR techniques.
• Demonstrated computer skills including the ability to effectively use computerized resident care information system.
• Demonstrated 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.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):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#39;going first #39; 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 #39;s Top 100 Employers in 2023.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.