Intake Nurse (RN) at Vancouver Coastal Health

Sechelt, British Columbia, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Apr, 26

Salary

55.91

Posted On

16 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Nursing Theory, Client Care, Trauma Informed Care, Harm Reduction, Culturally Safe Care, Problem Solving, Communication, Team Collaboration, Conflict Resolution, Critical Thinking, Client Assessments, Community Resources, Data Management, Computer Literacy, Education Principles, Judgment

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Salary Details The salary range for this position is CAD $41.42/Hr. - CAD $55.91/Hr. Job Summary Come work as an Intake Nurse with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)! Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Registered Nurse to join the Home Care Nursing Intake team in Sechelt, BC. Apply today to join our team! As an Intake Nurse with Vancouver Coastal Health you will: Work as a member of an interdisciplinary team to conduct the centralized intake functions for the designated site/program services to ensure linkages between client and the appropriate resources occurs. Perform initial screening, triage and referrals based on client needs, urgency of request and best practices to determine the appropriate treatment and educates. Provide consultation to client/family. Provide information to health providers and the general public, establishes and enhances relationships/communication within the designated program services and other community resources. Prepare and maintain client records. Maintain and provide accurate intake/referral data and statistics. Participates in team meetings and continuing education. Engage in on-going team planning and quality improvement. ABOUT SECHELT, BC Sechelt is located on the traditional territories of the shíshálh (Sechelt) Nation and is approximately 50 km northwest of Vancouver. It is accessible from the mainland by a 40-minute ferry trip between Horseshoe Bay and Langdale, followed by a 25-minute drive along Highway 101, also know as the Sunshine Coast Highway. This charming seaside community is know for its natural beauty and is a popular destination for outdoor activities including sightseeing, boating, diving, camping, and mountain biking. There are also several municipal parks, plenty of eateries, locally owned shops, boutiques and galleries, and a golf course. Imagine a lifestyle where you are only a short walk or bike ride to work, you go home for lunch and you are home again in time for an activity or go for a hike AND watch the sunset - all before dinner. That is what Sechelt has to offer you! Qualifications Education & Experience Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM). Three (3) years recent related experience in the designated clinical program area or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Broad knowledge of nursing theory and practice within a client and family centred care model. Broad knowledge of the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) standards of practice for nursing. Demonstrated ability to provide client-focused, trauma informed, harm reduction, and culturally safe care in completing initial client assessments and interventions. Knowledge of provincial acts, regulations, and program policies and guidelines related to home and community care. Knowledge of community resources available for client/family support and related health services. Broad knowledge of other health care disciplines and their role in client care. Broad knowledge of adult education principles, methods and tools. Demonstrated ability to problem solve using sound judgement in applying critical thinking skills within safe limits of client care. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Demonstrated listening and information seeking skills that promotes communication and lead to a co-operative approach to problem solving within a multidisciplinary setting. Demonstrated ability to establish workload priorities. Demonstrated ability to deal effectively with conflict situations. Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively as a member of a multidisciplinary team. Demonstrated ability to adjust to new or unexpected events. Ability to operate related equipment. Physical ability to perform the duties of the position. Demonstrated computer literacy to operate a computerized client care information system and word processing, spreadsheet, Internet and e-mail software. 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): 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.

Responsibilities

As an Intake Nurse, you will conduct centralized intake functions and perform initial screenings, triage, and referrals based on client needs. You will also provide consultation to clients and maintain accurate client records.