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 $49.20/Hr. - CAD $63.47/Hr.

Job Summary

Come work as a Clinical Coordinator, Community, Acute & Long Term Care with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) at Bella Coola General Hospital in Bella Coola, BC

Provides leadership, supervision and guidance to designated staff and coordinates work activities to ensure an efficient and high standard of care and effective utilization of client/patient/resident care resources to meet operational needs. Facilitates successful resolution to customer service/client relations issues. Ensures a secure and healthy workplace for clients/patients/residents and staff. Provides clinical leadership and supervision to designated staff to achieve excellence in client/patient/resident care. Acts as a clinical resource for staff, supports staff training and development and promotes education and research. Assists Manager with performing administrative duties and coordinates staffing and scheduling. Provides input into proposals, budget policies and procedures.



In collaboration with leadership team and other health care providers, strives to achieve excellence in client and family centered care and enhancement in quality of life.

Practices within the context of a client and family centred care model, and in accordance with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) standards of practice and Code of Ethics for registered nurses. Practices within the scope of practice as set by the organization, as per VCH policies and guidelines/clinical practice documents and within own competence. This practice is aligned with the vision, mission, goals and values of the organization.

ABOUT BELLA COOLA, BC

Bella Coola sits in a mountain valley at the head of the North Bentinck Channel, 500 km north of Vancouver, with a population of about 1800 people. The community is at the end of a long, truly magnificent fjord, on the mainland coast of British Columbia. Bella Coola General Hospital has 10 acute bed, 5 long term care beds and a 3 bed emergency department open 24/7, along with a laboratory, diagnostic imaging services, Telehealth, Mental Health, Public Health, Home & Community Support Services. Also within the hospital are a medical clinic and a pharmacy.

Qualifications

Education & Experience





- Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNP).
- Three (3) year's recent clinical experience in the community that is relevant to the specific clinical area of employment and one (1) years' recent supervisory experience or an equivalent combination of training, education and experience.
- Valid BC Driver's License required as local area travel may require the use of a personal vehicle.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

- Knowledge of clinical practice related to care management, interventions and care of the designated client populations and the ability to integrate this knowledge within the interprofessional team and community agencies.
- Knowledge and demonstrated skill in the provision of evidence-based clinical practice related to designated client population(s).
- Knowledge of provincial acts, regulations and program policies and guidelines related to community care.
- Knowledge of community resources and other related health services available for client/family support.
- Knowledge of other health care disciplines and their role in client care.
- Knowledge of community and regional initiatives that may impact client care, resource access or practice guidelines in local setting.
- Demonstrated ability to provide leadership, supervision and work direction.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a member of an interprofessional team.
- Demonstrated ability to adjust to new or unexpected events.
- Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, schedule and prioritize work and analyze and problem-solve issues/problems.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively through verbal, nonverbal, written, electronic and social media. <

📌 Clinical Coordinator, Community, Acute (Bella Coola)
🏢 Vancouver Coastal Health
📍 Bella Coola