Licensed Practical Nurse, Integrated Care Team - DTES
On-siteVancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Job Summary
Provide episodic primary care, mental health, and substance use support to clients experiencing homelessness through outreach visits in shelters, on the street, and in encampments. Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate client care within an interdisciplinary team, seeking guidance from RNs, RPNs, NPs, or physicians when needs are unstable. Establish therapeutic relationships while collaborating across multiple sites to promote housing stability and optimal health for clients and families. Apply decision-making skills within a client-centered care model, adhering to BCCNM standards and VCH's commitments to Indigenous Cultural Safety and equity.
Required Qualifications
- Graduation from a recognized program for Practical Nurses
- Current practicing registration as a Licensed Practical Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM)
- One (1) year of recent related experience or completion of a full final clinical placement in a community setting, working as a Licensed Practical Nurse providing care through a holistic mental health, substance use and/or primary care lens, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
- Valid BC Driver's License preferred
- Comprehensive knowledge of other health care disciplines and their role in client care
- Demonstrated ability in dealing with a variety of situations and responsibilities requiring initiative, creativity and professional judgment
- Ability to assess clients at risk and knowledge of appropriate acts; e.g. Mental Health Act, Adult Guardianship, Public Health Act as it relates to the rights and obligations of clients and staff
- Knowledge and experience in providing culturally safe and competent care, specifically pertaining to Indigenous people
- Knowledge and experience in Trauma Informed Practice, Harm Reduction and Recovery Oriented Care
- Knowledge and practice within the standards dictated by the BCCNM for Licensed Practical Nurses
- Broad knowledge of working with clients and family's across the life span
- Broad knowledge of Community resources and polices
- Demonstrated ability to apply decision-making and analytical skills
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
- Demonstrated ability to effectively deal with conflict situations
- Demonstrated ability to plan, organize and prioritize work
- Physical ability to perform the duties of the position
- Knowledge and experience with basic computer programs (Word, Microsoft Outlook)
- 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 a computerized client care information system
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