Remote Certified Primary Care Nurse

Close Date
Nov. 29 2024
Location
Tahsis Health Centre – Tahsis, BC V0P 1X0 CA (Primary)
Work Area (FBA Only)
Multi-Site
No
Travel Requirement
No travel required
Shift Start Time/End Time
0842-1642
Days Off
Weekend/Stats
Vacancy Type
Temp PT
Salary Range (Hourly Rate)
$41.42 – $59.52
Paid FTE
0.58
Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS
41.33
Planned Start Date
Feb. 5 2025
Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)
Jun. 30 2025
Pending Return of Incumbent
Yes
CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)
Required for Professional Registration
Job Description
In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.
The Remote Certified Primary Care Nurse practices autonomously, utilizing an extended scope of practice defined by several levels of regulatory guidance. These include provincial legislation; BC College of Nurses and Midwives scope of practice, practice standards and code of ethics; Nurse and Nurse Practitioners of BC decision support tools; Island Health policies, procedures and guidelines; and lastly individual nurse competencies. The Remote Certified Primary Care Nurse works both independently and as a member of the multidisciplinary health care team, providing direct patient care and participating in health promotion activities for groups and individuals throughout the remote community. The approach to care must encompass community and cultural values that are client focused, aiming to maintain or achieve maximum health. This requires a broad focus of health care activities which incorporates disease prevention, chronic disease management and acute care across the lifespan. It includes, but is not limited to, emergency assessment; treatment and palliation of illness and injury; assessment of health status; planning, implementation and evaluation of interventions and coordination of health services.
Travel may be a requirement of this position. Transportation arrangements must meet the operational requirements of Island Health in accordance with the service assignment and may require the use of a personal vehicle.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Training And Experience

Remote nursing certification or eligible for Remote Nursing Certification to be obtained within one (1) year of hire.

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN(C) registrant.

Three (3) years’ recent related experience; knowledge of available programs and services, their interrelationships, and their function in delivering care in the community; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Basic Life Support, Level ‘C’ certification, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Trauma nursing core course or equivalent.

Valid Driver’s license

Skills And Abilities

Demonstrates ability to provide client-focused, trauma-informed and culturally safe care.

Demonstrates ability to complete initial and ongoing client assessments (clinical and diagnostic reasoning) and provide nursing care through evidence-based guidelines.

Demonstrates ability to instruct clients and others about topics essential to health care and well-being.

Demonstrates ability to apply knowledge of care planning and care coordination, including knowledge of community programs and services.

Demonstrates knowledge of community health practice, chronic disease management, emergency, geriatric and palliative nursing practice within a client and care giver centered care approach.

Demonstrates conflict resolution, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Utilizes sound judgment, good observation and assessment skills, tact and empathy.

Intervene in crisis or difficult situations.

Demonstrates effective written, electronic and verbal communication to facilitate inter-professional collaborative practice, health environments and a respectful workplace for client, staff, students and partners/affiliates.

Demonstrates ability to manage time and resources effectively.

Demonstrates self-awareness, developing and implementing own learning goals for continuous learning and professional development.

Informs, applies and integrates research and evidence-based best practice related to nursing and health-related disciplines and the humanities, arts and sciences disciplines into professional practice.

Demonstrates ability to operate related equipment and technology including relevant computer applications.

Promotes positive change

Demonstrates ability to perform duties of the position.

Use of personal vehicle.

Link to Full Job Description
Additional information for applicants
This position is a 3 week on 3 week off rotation. There is an on-call component to this rotation, you will be in clinic Monday to Friday 0842-1642 and on-call 1642-0842 Mon-Friday and 24hrs on weekends and holidays. This position is eligible for up to a $20,000 signing bonus. Employees must meet eligibility criteria. Discuss your eligibility with a recruiter today!
Additional Clauses
BCNU: PLEASE NOTE: THIS POSITION WILL BE POSTED FOR 72 HOURS. NOTE CLOSING DATE. Recent negotiations with the Nurses Bargaining Association (NBA) have resulted in changes to the hiring language in the Collective Agreement ( Article 18.01- First Consideration). The internal application process for nurse postings has been changed to ensure that you are aware of the need to provide the following relevant information with your application (within your Cover Letter and/or Resume). 1) Qualifications (Education & Experience): Please list how you meet the qualification requirements as noted in the job posting. 2) Qualifications (Skills & Abilities): Please explain how you meet each of the critical unit specific skills and abilities to work successfully in this position on this unit. Refer to the Job Posting for Skills & Abilities. The change to application process will help managers determine if internal applicants meet education and experience qualifications, and have the necessary unit skills and abilities contained in the job description.

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