Support youth with complex health needs as a Community Health Nurse at Providence Health Care, using assessment and individualized care planning. Work includes primary care, mental health, and substance use support.
This Community Health Nurse provides comprehensive care for youth and young adults. You will assess clients, develop nursing care plans, deliver education, and support transitions. The position also connects clients with community resources while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams under BCCNM standards, Providence policies, and clinical protocols.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assess clients through interviews, observations, charts, and interdisciplinary input
- Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized nursing care plans
- Provide community outreach and primary care nursing services
- Perform wound care, testing, phlebotomy, and pelvic exams
- Document progress, interventions, and transition plans accurately
Requirements:
- Current practicing registration with BCCNM as a Registered Nurse
- Two years' recent experience supporting youth and young adults
- Primary care and mental health or substance use experience
- Point of Care HIV Testing course completion
- BCCDC Immunization certificate and reproductive health certification or enrollment
Bring youth nursing, health education, harm reduction, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills to Providence Health Care's community services.
Youth Community Health Nurse in Vancouver employer: Providence Healthcare Pty Ltd.
At the Hope to Health Clinic, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside. Our multidisciplinary team approach not only allows for meaningful collaboration but also offers extensive professional development opportunities, competitive salaries, and a comprehensive benefits package, ensuring that our employees can thrive both personally and professionally while making a significant impact in the community.
Contact Details:
Providence Healthcare Pty Ltd. Recruitment Team
