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.

The salary range for this position is CAD $41.42/Hr. - CAD $55.91/Hr.

Come work as a Primary Care Nurse with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) at the UBC Urgent and Primary Care Centre team in Vancouver, BC!

Within a team based model of care, the Primary Care Registered Nurse triages, assesses, plans, implements and evaluates nursing care for patients and families who require high priority care within 24 hours. The nurse develops and maintains partnerships with primary care providers in accordance with the local Community of Care service delivery model and primary care network.

The nurse uses approved triage standards in applying critical thinking skills within safe limits of patient care. Applies chronic disease management, palliative, health management, and/or self-care management principles to conduct assessments, identify problems, provide direct care, and address issues or variances from the plan of care. Acts as a resource for the interdisciplinary team by providing information based on nursing theory and practice related to patients with primary level care needs.

The nurse practices in accordance with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives standards of practice for Registered Nurses, and as per VCH policies and decision support tools.

About Urgent And Primary Care Centres

Urgent and Primary Care Centres (UPCC) will provide care for people with unexpected, non-life‑threatening conditions who need medical attention within 12‑24 hours but who don’t require a visit to the emergency department.



The multidisciplinary health care team will be staffed by general practitioners, nurse practitioners, registered nurses and social workers. UPCCs are intended to be an additional service in the community, working in concert with all touch points for care to provide appropriate urgent services to patients, when and where they need it.

Education & Experience

- Current practising registration as a Registered Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives.
- Two (2) years’ recent clinical experience that is relevant to the designated clinical area, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

- Demonstrates ability to apply critical thinking skills within safe limits of patient care.
- Demonstrated knowledge and skills within primary care as well as theory and practice within a patient and family centred model of care.
- Demonstrated knowledge of relevant Professional Regulations and Standards (e.g., Community Health Nurse of Canada competencies and standards of practice).
- Demonstrated knowledge and skill in the provision of evidence-based clinical practice related to primary care.
- Demonstrated knowledge of provincial acts, regulations, and program policies and guidelines related to home, community and primary care.
- Demonstrated knowledge of acute, chronic disease, mental health and substance use, palliative and health management and self‑management support.
- Demonstrated ability to provide culturally protected care to diverse populations.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in Trauma Informed Practice, Harm Reduction and Recovery Oriented Care.




- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively.
- Demonstrated ability to employ effective conflict resolution.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and set priorities for care.
- Demonstrated knowledge of other health disciplines and their role in patient care.
- Demonstrated ability to use research in practice.
- Demonstrated knowledge of adult education principles and ability to teach and coach patients and families.
- Demonstrated skill in CPR techniques.
- Demonstrated physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
- Demonstrated ability to operate related equipment.

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.

Benefits

- 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

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.

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📌 Primary Care Nurse (RN) - Urgent & Primary Care Centre (UPCC)
🏢 Vancouver Coastal Health
📍 Vancouver