Come work as a Registered Nurse (RN) at Vancouver General Hospital with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!
Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Registered Nurse (RN) – Colon Screening Program to join the Colorectal Cancer Screening team at Vancouver General Hospital. Apply today to join our team!
As a Registered Nurse with Vancouver Coastal Health you will:
Coordinate services for participants/patients within the Colon Screening Program (CSP), health care providers and family physicians in order to ensure continuity of care and the achievement of optimal health outcomes, including the provision of participant/patient and family education and supporting linkages.
Work collaboratively with an integrated team, coordinates care to referred participants/patients by performing pre and post colonoscopy assessments, providing participant/patient and family education relating to procedures and decision-making.
Identify, establish and promote linkages between the program, participants/patients, health-care providers, community agencies and colonoscopy facilities.
Assist in the development, implementation and effectiveness of program policies, procedures, standards and processes.
Utilize best-practice principles and data collection criteria to provide quality and consistent care in an efficient and integrated model.
This position is expected to perform work at other designated sites within Vancouver Coastal Health.
Education & Experience
Graduation from an approved School of Nursing.
Two (2) years’ recent, related experience working with patients undergoing diagnostic or surgical procedures for diagnosis or treatment for colon cancer screening or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
Current Valid BC Driver’s License. Local area travel may require the use of a personal vehicle.
Knowledge & Abilities
Knowledge of nursing theory and practice within a client/family centred model of care.
Knowledge of BCCNM’s standards for nursing practice.
Clinical proficiency and expertise in the designated clinical area.
Ability to conduct and coordinate patient/participant assessments and establish priorities and/or
referrals within the designated program.
Demonstrated ability to complete initial and ongoing client assessments (clinical and diagnostic reasoning) and provide nursing care through appropriate/prescribed technical, therapeutic, safety type interventions.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with the clients, families, the public, medical staff and the members of the interdisciplinary team using verbal, written and computer communication means.
Ability to establish collaborative and appropriate linkages within an integrated clinical team in order
to provide patient care and support.
Ability to monitor the quality of patient care and ensure maintenance of standards for nursing practice as appropriate.
Ability to assess and identify patient/family need for education and support and to provide patient/family education and information.
Ability to role model, coach and mentor best practices in patient care.
Ability to work independently and in an organized and self directed manner.
Demonstrated ability to adjust to unexpected events, problem-solve, set priorities and deal with conflict.
Ability to operate related equipment including applicable software.
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 (Long Term Care/Seniors Assisted Living Provincial Health Officer Order and the Health Sector Order), as of October 26, 2021, all employees working for Vancouver Coastal Health must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. 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
Diversity, equity, 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 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.
Job Requisition ID: 2023-99102
Name: 01 – Vancouver General Hospital
Labour Agreement: Nurses’ Bargaining Association
Union: 200 – Nurses BCNU
Position Type: Baseline
FTE: 1.00
Standard Hours / Week: 37.50
Salary Grade: L3
Shift Times: 0800-1600
Days Off: Saturday, Stats, Sunday
Position Start Date (external): As soon as possible
External Company URL: www.vch.ca
Street: 855 W. 12th Avenue
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