minimum Nurse to Patient Ratios (mNPRs) Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) is proud to be part of the provincial implementation of minimum Nurse to Patient Ratios (mNPRs), an initiative aimed at enhancing nursing practice and strengthening quality of care across the health system. mNPRs set the minimum number of nurses providing care to patients on a given unit. In British Columbia, mNPRs are developed in partnership with the Ministry of Health, the BC Nurses’ Union (BCNU) and health organizations. Guided by our values: We Care for Everyone, We Are Always Learning and We Strive for Better Results, we remain committed to fostering quality practice and learning environments where nurses can grow and thrive.
Salary Details The salary range for this position is CAD $41.42/Hr. - CAD $55.91/Hr.
Job Summary Come work as an Intake Nurse with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) at the Virtual Long Term Care at Home Pilot team! Apply now to join the team!
This intake position supports the Seniors Remote Monitoring (SRM) Pilot, a regional initiative aimed at supporting the older adult population to live safely in the community with additional monitoring resources and care coordination with home health. While the intake nurse role is based out of the Banfield Transitional Care Unit, it is designed to support the broader regional implementation of the pilot.
Within the context of a client centred framework and continuum based care model and in accordance with British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) for a Registered Nurse, standards of professional practice, Code of Ethics, and the vision and values of the organization, including Indigenous Cultural Safety, cultural humility and anti‑racism principles, works as a member of an interdisciplinary team to conduct the centralized intake functions for the designated site/program services to ensure linkages between client and the appropriate resources occurs. Performs initial screening, triage and referrals based on client needs,



urgency of request and best practices to determine the appropriate treatment and educates and provides consultation to client/family. Provides information to health providers and the general public, establishes and enhances relationships/communication within the designated program services and other community resources, prepares and maintains client records, maintains and provides accurate intake/referral data and statistics, participates in team meetings and continuing education, and engages in on‑going team planning and quality improvement.
Qualifications Education & Experience
Current practising registration as a Registered Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
Three (3) years recent related experience in the designated clinical program area or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Broad knowledge of nursing theory and practice within a client and family centred care model.
Broad knowledge of the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) standards of practice for nursing.
Demonstrated ability to provide client‑focused, trauma informed, harm reduction, and culturally safe care in completing initial client assessments and interventions.
Knowledge of provincial acts, regulations, and program policies and guidelines related to home and community care.
Knowledge of community resources available for client/family support and related health services.
Broad knowledge of other health care disciplines and their role in client care.
Broad knowledge of adult education principles, methods and tools.
Demonstrated ability to problem solve using sound judgement in applying critical thinking skills within safe limits of client care.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively,



both orally and in writing.
Demonstrated listening and information seeking skills that promote communication and lead to a co‑operative approach to problem solving within a multidisciplinary setting.
Demonstrated ability to establish workload priorities.
Demonstrated ability to deal effectively with conflict situations.
Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
Demonstrated ability to adjust to new or unexpected events.
Ability to operate related equipment.
Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
Demonstrated computer literacy to operate a computerized client care information system and word processing, spreadsheet, Internet and e‑mail software.
Closing Statement 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.
Benefits Comprehensive health advantages 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 cutting-edge 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

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📌 Intake Nurse - Registered Nurse (RN) (British Columbia)
🏢 Vancouver Coastal Health
📍 British Columbia