Registered Nurse (RN) - Public Health Immunization - Casual at Vancouver Coastal Health

North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Jun, 26

Salary

55.91

Posted On

22 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Nursing Knowledge, Communicable Disease Control, Vaccine Preventable Diseases, Immunization, Informed Consent, Health Teaching, Interdisciplinary Collaboration, Case and Contact Tracing, Outbreak Management, Surveillance Follow-ups, Electronic Record Systems, Population Health Approaches, Health Promotion, Cultural Safety, Conflict Resolution, CPR Techniques

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

minimum Nurse to Patient Ratios (mNPRs) Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) is proud to be part of the provincial implementation of minimum Nurse to Patient Ratios (mNPRs), an initiative aimed at enhancing nursing practice and strengthening quality of care across the health system. mNPRs set the minimum number of nurses providing care to patients on a given unit. In British Columbia, mNPRs are developed in partnership with the Ministry of Health, the BC Nurses’ Union (BCNU) and health organizations. Guided by our values: We Care for Everyone, We Are Always Learning and We Strive for Better Results, we remain committed to fostering quality practice and learning environments where nurses can grow and thrive. 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 team in North Vancouver, BC. Apply today to join our team! As a Registered Nurse at VCH you will: Utilize nursing knowledge and expertise of communicable disease control as it applies to vaccine-preventable diseases, and targets vaccine preventable diseases to promote and protect the optimal health, well-being and safety of all populations, including infants, children, youth, adults, older adults, and vulnerable populations. Prepare for and conduct clinics in a variety of settings, provides related nursing care such as screening, informed consent, health teaching, and immunization for recommended and required vaccinations. Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members and other health care professionals/providers to achieve excellence in health services. Conduct testing and case and contact tracing to support communicable disease control of targeted pathogens and viruses. Support outbreak management by assessing individuals presenting with or at risk for communicable disease, communicating test results, educating and providing health information about disease process and transmission prevention measures. Refer to other health care providers and services for further clinical care as needed. Assist with monitoring active cases, conducting surveillance follow-ups, and monitoring laboratory reports for new cases as needed. Qualifications Education & Experience Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM). Recent related experience working in public health, communicable disease control, vaccine preventable diseases or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Valid BC Driver's License and access to a vehicle for local area travel. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Ability to successfully complete provincial BCCDC full Immunization Competency Course Certificate. Ability to successfully complete relevant VCH required education. Ability to learn and complete clinical documentation in multiple electronic record systems. Working knowledge of public health and population health approaches. Comprehensive knowledge of the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) Professional and Practice standards for nursing. Knowledge of the public health model and its approach to service delivery. Knowledge of communicable disease control practices and procedures including: prevention, promotion, reporting responsibilities and related procedures and immunization practices. Knowledge of principles of health education, health promotion, and social determinants of health. Knowledge of community development and health promotion principles and practices. Demonstrated ability to practice autonomously in accordance with BCCNM standards and VCH policies and procedures. Ability to work within autonomous scope of practice and Nurse Independent Activity (NIA) practice standards. Demonstrated knowledge of immunization protocols and communicable disease. Demonstrated competence in organizing and implementing immunization campaigns. 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 safety care in a variety of settings and with diverse populations. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing with co-workers, physicians, other health care staff, clients and their families, and outside agencies. Ability to adjust to changing priorities within a fast paced clinic setting. Ability to update current knowledge and self-directed learning on vaccine preventable disease control. Demonstrated knowledge of facilitation, mediation, and conflict resolution techniques, and demonstrated analytical and problem solving skills. Ability to work within an interdisciplinary team environment. Demonstrated knowledge of other health care disciplines and their role in client care, the ability to develop and maintain collaborative working relationships with co-workers, care team and community partners and the ability to identify and facilitate community resources appropriate to clients’ and families’ needs. Demonstrated ability to document timely and appropriate patient information and effectively use related computerized client care information systems, applications, and devices. Demonstrated ability to counsel and teach clients and their families. Demonstrated ability to provide leadership through initiative and independence. Demonstrated ability to model and mentor new staff and students. Demonstrated skill in clinical techniques and the use of applicable equipment and supplies. Demonstrated skill in CPR techniques. Demonstrated 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.

Responsibilities

The Registered Nurse will utilize expertise in communicable disease control to promote and protect the health of all populations through immunization clinics, including screening, consent, and health teaching. Responsibilities also include conducting testing, case and contact tracing, supporting outbreak management, and monitoring laboratory reports.