Care Management Leader- Vancouver General Hospital

Practices in accordance with the standards of professional practice and code of ethics as outlined by the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) as a registered nurse as well as within a client and family centered care model and the vision and values of the organization. Facilitates assigned patients hospitalization across the care continuum from admission through discharge. Coordinates and collaborates with the acute interprofessional team to expedite effective patient care and coordinate timely sustainable discharge plans. Conducts comprehensive nursing assessments and provides direction to the interprofessional team on appropriate level of care and determines sustainable quality discharge plans. Intervenes to address barriers and provides leadership as needed to achieve optimal outcomes including securing funding and approvals for services as required. Is accountable for the development and effectiveness of policies procedures and standards to support effective care management and discharge planning. Applies the use of data in own practice; identifying where to focus efforts the measurement of progress towards identified outcomes and as an educational tool to ensure that the plan of care and services provided are patient focused high quality efficient and effective. Participates in committees task groups continuing education and/or corporate initiatives.

Education & Experience
Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).

Three (3) years recent related clinical nursing experience across the care continuum including (1) year experience in case management discharge planning or an equivalent combination of education training and experience.

Knowledge & Abilities

Comprehensive knowledge of Nursing theory and practice within a patient/family centred model of care across the care continuum
Comprehensive knowledge of the BCCNM standards for nursing practice.
Broad knowledge of evidence based nursing practice related to various patient population groups and demonstrated ability to apply knowledge to a case management process.
Broad knowledge of pathophysiology and pharmacology and demonstrated ability to apply knowledge to safely plan discharge.
Board knowledge of biological and pathophysiology indicators related to severity of illness to apply medical appropriateness criteria to resource utilization and transition/discharge planning.
Board knowledge of the illness or disease process and potential long-term complications.
Broad knowledge of other health care disciplines and their role in patient care.
Broad knowledge of clinical pathways expected length of stays resource utilization and patient assessment.
Broad knowledge of external agencies and community resources.
Demonstrated ability to engage in comprehensive assessment observation and monitoring of patients.
Demonstrated ability to plan organize and prioritize work.
Demonstrated ability to analyze situations problem solve deal with conflict and negotiate resolutions in a timely manner.
Demonstrated ability to provide leadership work direction and consultation.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a member of an interprofessional team.
Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain collaborative working relationships and communicate (orally and in writing) effectively with clients and their families coworkers physicians other health care staff and staff of external agencies.
Demonstrated skill in CPR Techniques.
Demonstrated computer skills including the ability to effectively use computerized client 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 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 BCs Top Employers Canadas Best Diversity Employers and Canadas Top Employers for Young People in 2025.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.


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