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 a Home Health Triage Nurse with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) at Groundspring Home Health in Vancouver, BC Apply now to join the team

Within the context of a client and family-centred framework and continuum-based care model and in accordance with established BCCNM professional and practice standards, and the vision, values and policies of the organization, the Home Health Triage Nurse provides initial client screening related to referral priority and appropriateness of referrals, urgency of needs, and confirmation of the appropriate required service. Acts as a liaison with other internal and external teams to assess Home Health nursing care needs for clients. Coordinates the site-specific nursing assignments based on priority, ensures workload is distributed evenly, and client care needs are met.



Follows established standardized client allocation/assignment processes and utilizes established escalation procedures to ensure timely and appropriate client allocation/assignment so as to not delay care provision. Prioritizes daily workload to accommodate urgent client needs and referrals. As required provides direct client care by assessing, planning, coordinating, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and transitioning nursing and other services for the client. Assesses service eligibility, facilitates the development, implementation, and adaptation of a care plan, and provides care management to assist clients to manage their own care and navigate through the various services available within the community settings. Works in consultation with other system partners and incorporates current evidence into practice. This work is framed within VCH’s commitments to our pillars of Indigenous Cultural Safety, Anti-Racism, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, and Planetary Health.

About the Groundspring Program at Lily's Community Health Centre:

Programs and services at this location will operate under the name Groundspring, a reference to the groundwater and springs that once shaped the False Creek mudflats in this area. Guided by our commitments to anti-racism, equity, and culturally secure care, we see this new community health centre as more than a building. For many, it has the potential to be a doorway to belonging, stability, and healing, and for our teams,



a place where meaningful, relationship-based care can continue to grow.

About Home Health Programs:

Home Health programs provide a range of health care and support services to people living in the community who have acute, chronic, palliative or rehabilitative health care needs.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

- Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
- One-year recent related clinical experience in Home Health working with complex clients/patients with chronic health conditions and/or functional mobility issues including recent experience in care and transition planning, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
- Valid BC Driver’s License required as local area travel may require the use of a vehicle or other accepted mode of transportation.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

- Demonstrated knowledge and skills in community health nursing theory and practice within a client and family centred model of care.
- Demonstrated ability to triage multiple clients’ needs and prioritize urgent situations and elevate level of care as appropriate.
- General knowledge of Trauma Informed Practice and Harm Reduction approaches and Strengths-based care.
- Demonstrated ability to promote Indigenous Cultural Safety.
- Demonstrated ability to provide competent and culturally safe care in a variety of settings and with diverse populations.
- Demonstrated ability to assess safety and risk prior to entering familiar and unfamiliar home environments and to integrate and evaluate pertinent data (from multiple sources) to problem-s

📌 Home Health Triage Nurse (Vancouver)
🏢 Vancouver Coastal Health
📍 Vancouver