RN/RPN, Hope to Health Primary Care Clinic (Full-Time, Part-Time, & Casual Available)

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The salary range for this position is CAD $41.42/Hr. - CAD $55.91/Hr. Join our multidisciplinary team at Hope to Health, and help deliver primary and specialty care within an innovative model of care in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside. With a wide range of positions available, offering greater support and flexibility, there’s a job to suit everyone! Apply now!

About Us

The Hope to Health Clinic, Research and Innovation Centre (R&I) in Downtown Eastside (DTES) is a unique and innovative health clinic comprised of a multidisciplinary clinical team focused on providing primary and specialty care for patients/ clients in DTES community. The R&I centre is staffed by an interdisciplinary team (e.g., physicians, nurses, counsellors, peer navigators) and provides “wrap-around” healthcare to clients ensuring they receive the full continuum of care under one roof. Hope to Health Clinic works as part of the BC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Clinical Operations Manager and working in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, the duties of Registered Nurse/ Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) include working with the health care team to assess and engage new clients/patients, documenting assessments and developing and carrying out care plans and interventions in consultation with team members. In collaboration with team members, the Primary Care Nurse participates and facilitates team and case management meetings.

Education and Experience

Registration with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) as a practicing RN registrant or RPN registrant. Two (2) years’ recent related experience working with diverse marginalized populations in health care settings or community in a primary care, HIV, addictions and/or mental health setting, and previous experience working with an interdisciplinary team or equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Completion of the Point of Care HIV Testing course and successful completion of the BCCDC Immunization certificate and Narcan Certification and/or commitment to complete within six (6) months of hire.

Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of and exposure to trauma-informed care, violence prevention, transgender care, harm reduction, recovery-oriented practice and indigenous cultural competency training. Comprehensive triaging skills for physical health (e.g., respiratory, gastro-intestinal, diabetes) and psychosocial needs. Demonstrated skill in physical assessments and chronic disease management.

Responsibilities

• Documents information including assessments, plan of care, patient/client status and progress and plans in a manual and/or computerized environment.
• Provides continuity of care by liaising with interdisciplinary team members, implementing clinical interventions, evaluating client/patient outcomes based on client/patient goals for care, and coordinating ongoing care and supporting transition.
• Acts as a resource for the interdisciplinary team by providing information based on nursing theory and practice related to clients/patients with complex health care needs.
• Consults, confers, and collaborates with multidisciplinary team members, physicians, educational resources and other health care professionals to achieve excellence in client/patient-centred education and research.

Additional Information

Utilizes chronic disease and health management and/or self-care management principles to conduct assessments, identify problems, and address issues or variances from the plan of care, in collaboration with the appropriate physician and/or interdisciplinary team member. Triages for physical health (e.g. respiratory, gastro-intestinal, diabetes) and psychosocial needs.