Coordinator (RN), Resident Care

Come work as a Coordinator with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) at the Evergreen ECU in Powell River BC!

Practices in accordance with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) standards of professional practice and Code of Ethics for registered nurses/registered psychiatric nurses as well as within a resident and family centered care model and the vision and values of the organization. Provides leadership and guidance to designated staff and coordinates resident care activities in a defined area of clinical expertise. Ensures a high standard of resident care by acting as a clinical resource for staff supporting staff training and development and provides leadership and support to the interdisciplinary team. Assists the Manager/Clinical Services Coordinator with performing administrative activities and ensuring optimal use of resident care resources. Consults confers and collaborates with interdisciplinary team members educational resources and other health care professionals/providers to achieve excellence in resident and family centered care education and research.

ABOUT POWELL RIVER BC

On the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia where endless green mountains meet sheltered Pacific Ocean waters Powell River provides a stimulating blend of outdoor adventure and cultural amenities. Originally founded as a resource extraction centre - once home to the worlds largest pulp and paper mill - Powell River now offers adventurers countless opportunities for kayaking canoeing rock climbing golfing boating hiking biking fishing and scuba diving. This area is host to world-class art galleries tremendous dining opportunities and memorable events and festivals.

On the doorstep of both Vancouver and Vancouver Island the Powell River region offers an array of experiences for travelers of all kinds no matter the season. Experience the legendary Sunshine Coast Trail and Powell Forest Canoe Route rock-climb the Eldred Valley snowshoe in the Knuckleheads; this is the adventure destination youve long been waiting for.

Education & Experience

• Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) with the British Columbia College of Nursing and Midwives (BCCNM).
• Three (3) years recent related experience in the designated clinical area including one (1) years administrative/supervisory experience and one (1) years clinical teaching experience or an equivalent combination of education training and experience.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

• Comprehensive knowledge of Nursing theory and practice within a resident/family centered model of care.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the BCCNM standards for nursing practice.
• Comprehensive knowledge of evidence based nursing practice related to designated clinical area.
• Comprehensive knowledge of other health care disciplines and their role in resident care.
• Demonstrated ability to provide leadership supervision work direction and consultation.
• Demonstrated ability to teach demonstrate facilitate and coach.
• Broad knowledge of research process and methodology.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate (orally and in writing) and deal effectively with residents and their families coworkers physicians other health care staff and staff of external agencies.
• Demonstrated ability to adjust to unexpected events problem-solve set priorities and deal with conflict.
• Demonstrated skill in clinical techniques and the use of applicable equipment and supplies.
• Demonstrated skill in CPR techniques.
• Demonstrated computer skills including the ability to effectively use computerized resident 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 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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