Collingwood Neighbourhood House (CNH) is a not-for-profit Society serving the Renfrew-Collingwood (RC) neighbourhood of East Vancouver. CNH’s mandate is to promote the well-being of the Renfrew-Collingwood community by providing leadership and working collaboratively with individuals, families, agencies and other groups to develop and support inclusive, innovative, sustainable initiatives and services that respond to the community’s social, educational, economic, health, cultural and recreational needs. RISE Community Health Centre (CHC) is a department of CNH.
RISE is a community-based CHC that is part of the Primary Care Network strategy and funded by the Ministry of Health. RISE CHC supports the health and well-being of Renfrew-Collingwood residents who are facing barriers to achieving health by offering community-based primary care and health promotion services. Populations of focus include Newcomers, LGBTQ2S+, Indigenous, Isolated Seniors, Youth, people experiencing Homelessness, those working in the Sex Trade, and those experiencing Mental Health and Substance Use issues. Services are delivered by a diverse interdisciplinary team, working in partnership with other Collingwood Neighbourhood House departments and partnering agencies.
This is an incredible opportunity to be a part of the RISE CHC team, where you will work with committed and passionate professionals in the provision of integrated, high quality, holistic health services. We encourage applicants with lived experience of structural inequity to apply, and those who identify as Black, Indigenous, People of Colour, LGBTQ2SIA+, and those living with a visible or invisible disability.
JOB OVERVIEW
We are seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join the RISE CHC team. They will work as part of an interdisciplinary team with Nurse Practitioners, Family Physicians, Community Health Workers, Nurses, Allied Health, Medical Office Assistants and more. This role includes a focus on supporting our intake, referral, workflow and inventory management, in addition to a clinical LPN focus. The Licensed Practical Nurse will report to the RISE CHC Manager.
The Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for:
- Providing high quality primary care in alignment with RISE CHC values and mandate
- Practicing within the context of a client and family centered care model and in accordance with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) standards of practice for Licensed Practical Nurses and within RISE polices, guidelines and clinical practice documents.
- Providing primary care, health promotion education and outreach nursing including case management, wound care, administration of medications and immunizations, phlebotomy, mental health and addiction supportive care, chronic and infectious disease management.
- Working with and supporting community partners through partnership, referrals and health related education and advocacy
- Assisting in coordinating RISE CHC referral and intake process
- Ordering and managing medical supplies and inventory.
Qualifications
- Graduation from an approved School of Nursing with current practicing registration as an LPN with the
British Columbia College of Nurses & Midwives (BCCNM) - Two (2) years recent related nursing experience including one (1) year in an administrative capacity, or
an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. - An egalitarian philosophy and non-judgmental attitude (i.e. gender, culture, race, sexual orientation,
language, ability and more) - Experience promoting collaboration, capacity building, teamwork, and communication within a diverse
interdisciplinary team - Experience in supporting clinic workflow
- Experience in providing culturally safe and trauma informed care
- Experience in assessing and streamlining primary care service delivery i.e. Outreach, etc
- Experience in managing medical supplies and inventory
- Experience in phlebotomy
- Proficient in using Electronic Medical Records, Word processing, Internet and email software
- Physical ability to perform the duties of the position
- Current CPR certification
Knowledge & Skills:
- Demonstrated ability to plan, set priorities, organize work and meet deadlines.
- Demonstrated ability to provide day- to- day clinical and workflow support
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills when making decisions, resolving issues/conflict.
- Comprehensive knowledge of health care disciplines and roles within primary health care.
- Demonstrated ability to adjust to new or unexpected events.
- Completion of BCCDC Online Immunization Competency Course for Licensed Practical Nurses or
willingness to achieve the same shortly after starting position - Completion of Naloxone training and harm reduction preventative care
- Demonstrated ability to provide nursing assessments, interventions and treatments related to
common diagnosis and specific clinical situations relevant to priority populations. - Demonstrated ability to provide supportive counseling, crisis intervention, and case
coordination/management - Able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, one-on-one and in group settings
- Able to effectively employ conflict resolution and reconciliation techniques and approaches
- Broad knowledge of crisis intervention and counseling skills
- Broad knowledge of mental health and wellness, substance use and treatment, including harm
reduction approaches - Broad knowledge of local community health and social service resources and referral options
ASSETS
- Fluency in identified non-official languages based on neighborhood demographics
- Additional nursing courses, certifications, or experience in: immunization, foot care, addictions care,
and wound care - Training or experience in motivational interviewing techniques or Brief Action Planning
- Advanced experience working with OSCAR or equivalent electronic medical record
JOB DETAILS
o Schedule: Negotiable within the parameters of 35-37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday during
operating hours
o Remuneration:
o Salary range: $32.84–$41.35/hr
o Extended health and dental benefits
o Multi-sector Pension Plan
o Annual reimbursement for: British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives licence renewal
fees
o Paid vacation: starting at 4 weeks per year (based on 35hrs/week) plus paid sick days
o Location: RISE Community Health Centre, 5198 Joyce Street, Vancouver and community settings in
Renfrew-Collingwood. Work from home up to 1 day per week (after probationary period)
o Expected Start Date: ASAP
APPLICATION PROCESS
Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, with priority given to Canadian Citizens and permanent
residents. If you are not currently authorized to work in Canada, the employer will not consider your job
application. As per the Collingwood Neighbourhood House Human Resources Policies and Procedures, all
factors being equal, priority will be given to qualified internal and local applicants.
Equality of opportunity and diversity is important to us. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion,
colour, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability.
PLEASE SUBMIT A COVER LETTER AND RESUME TO:
Kiran Momin
Manager, RISE Community Health Centre
Collingwood Neighbourhood House
5198 Joyce Street, Vancouver, BC, V5R 4H1
Email: risechc@cnh.bc.ca
Please quote reference #HC01-25-06
CLOSING DATE: Open until filled
APPLICATIONS WITHOUT A COVER LETTER WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
We thank everyone who applies for this position. We will contact shortlisted candidates only.
No calls please.