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 Communicable Disease Nurse with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) on the Communicable Disease Control team in Vancouver, BC

Practices in accordance with established standards as outline by the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) Code of Ethics for Registered Nurses, as well as within the VCH vision and values, polices, standard and working within the context of a Public Health model, the Communicable Disease (CD) Nurse works as part of a interdisciplinary team to provide public health follow-up of cases, contacts and outbreaks of all reportable communicable diseases (CDs) and Sexually Transmitted/Blood-Borne Infections (STBBIs) including emerging pathogens. Follow up actions include screening and assessment, investigation, prevention, surveillance, education,



counselling and implementation of an action plan in a variety of settings including outreach services to vulnerable/marginalized clients.Collaborates with Medical Health Officers (MHO’s) and other health care providers in the management and control of CDs and STBBIs, as well as, responding to public inquiries about immunization and general communicable disease questions. Liaises with community partners and other programs within and outside of VCH, provides referrals to primary care services, harm reduction education, counseling and support from a nursing perspective on issues relating to communicable disease. Provides CD and STBBI prevention including referrals, administration and access to appropriate chemo/immuno prophylaxis, as directed by an MHO.This work is framed within VCH’s commitments to our pillars of Indigenous Cultural Safety, Anti-Racism, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, and Planetary Health.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

- Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse (RN) with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
- Successful completion of the BCCDC Immunization Competency Course and current BCCNM STI Certification in Reproductive Health.
- Two (2)



years' recent related clinical experience providing communicable disease/outreach services within a public health setting for clients at risk or living with reportable communicable diseases including the ability to provide STI diagnosis, testing and treatment, training in Partner Counselling and Referral Services (PCRS) and completion of the VCH Point of Care Workshop, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
- Valid BC Driver's License and access to a personal vehicle for business-related purposes, as required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

- Broad knowledge of BCCNM Standards for Practice for Nursing Practice.
- Broad knowledge of HIV/AIDS and other communicable diseases/disease conditions and immunization.
- Broad knowledge of nursing theory and practice within a client-centered approach.
- Knowledge of community development and health promotion principles and practices.
- Broad knowledge of nursing theory and practice within a public health model.
- Knowledge of HIV/AIDS, STI, communicable disease and infection control principles and practices.
- Demonstrated skill in phlebotomy.
- Demonstrated certified skills and ability to assess, diagnose and treat applicable STI's.
- Broad knowledge of harm reduction, mental health, substance use, addictions, trauma informed approaches and Indigenous cultural safety to client care.
- Broad knowledge of other conditions treated in primary care settings including chronic diseases, infectious diseases (e.g., hepatitis, HIV/AIDs), wound care and infections.
- Broad knowledge of public health reportable disease and follow-up requirements.
- Broad knowledge of other facilities/agencies and community resources.
- General knowledge of Trauma Informed Practice and Harm Reduction approaches and Strengths-based care.
- Demonstrated ability to

📌 Communicable Disease Nurse (Canada)
🏢 Vancouver Coastal Health
📍 Canada