Clinic Nurse, Breast Health Clinic – BC Women’s Hospital + Health Centre

Job title: Clinic Nurse, Breast Health Clinic – BC Women’s Hospital + Health Centre

Job description: Clinic Nurse, Breast Health Services

BC Women’s Hospital + Health Centre, Vancouver BC, $36.23 to $47.58 per hour

BC Women’s Hospital + Health Centre (BCW), Breast Health Services offers 2 services:

• Screening Mammography
• Diagnostic Services

The Clinic Nurse provides and coordinates outpatient nursing activities such as patient assessment, patient a teaching, clinic procedures and health promotion activities consistent with nursing scope, practice and professional standards, established policies, standards of care and philosophy at BC Women’s Hospital + Health Centre. This role will be a member of the Women’s Health Centre’s (WHC), a sub-specialty multidisciplinary team and provides outpatient nursing activities such as patient assessment, patient teaching, clinic procedures and health promotion activities consistent with established clinic policies.

What you’ll do

• Plan and coordinate with medical staff, allied health team members and community agencies for patient care plans and assessments in the clinic. Support the delivery of care in the clinic by making adjustments in patient assignments/schedules. Utilize and implement appropriate nursing skills/techniques in the care of the ambulatory patient in the assigned clinic/program.
• Coordinate assessment and post assessment referrals, responds to patient, family and health care member’s enquiries, and liaises with other support diagnostic services/ community health services in coordinating patient referrals.
• Collect and document patient health care information including updating charts and obtaining information from community providers regarding current treatment and objectives. Maintain complete and accurate records of nursing observation, interventions, teaching and evaluation of nursing care. Maintain complete and accurate records of telephone communications as well.
• Teach patients, family members, and other caregivers by providing and explaining diagnosis and treatment information, demonstrating procedures and the use of equipment, and evaluating the overall effectiveness of the selected teaching methods.
• Participate in the orientation and continuing education of nursing and other allied healthcare staff and students by preceptoring and mentoring.
• Act as a clinical resource/support person to patients and families, nursing and health care professionals, as required.

What you bring

• Graduation from an approved School of Nursing with current practicing registration as an RN with the British Columbia College of Nurses & Midwives (BCCNM)
• Two (2) years recent related experience in the designated clinic setting and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

You will have the ability to:

• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Work in all areas of the clinic
• Relate effectively to patients and their families and others.
• Function as an active member of a multidisciplinary team, and function as a nursing resource.
• Demonstrate effective CPR techniques.
• Organize work
• Physically perform the duties of the job.
• Operate related equipment including applicable computer software.

What we bring

Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future. That’s why we’re focused on your care too – offering health, wellness, development programs to support you – at work and at home.

• Join one of BC’s largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations – offering vast opportunities for growth and development.
• Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San’Yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles.
• Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources.
• Annual statutory holidays (12) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
• Flexible work options including flextime, work locations and job sharing (eligibility will vary)
• Perks include access to fitness classes and discounts to 350 BC-wide recreational programs, travel, technology, car and bike sharing, and more.

Two Casual Opportunities
Wage: $36.23 to $47.58 per hour
4500 Oak Street, Vancouver, BC, V6H 3N1​
Applications will be accepted until position is filled.
Monday to Friday; 0800-1600
Requisition Number: 108056

What we do

(BCW) is dedicated to improving the health of women, newborns and families through a comprehensive range of services, research and education.

The Provincial Health Services Authority ( ) plans, manages and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province. Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people – Be compassionate – Dare to innovate – Cultivate partnerships – Serve with purpose.

Learn more about PHSA and our programs:

PHSA is committed to employment equity, encouraging all qualified individuals to apply. We recognize that our ability to provide the best care for our diverse patient populations relies on a rich diversity of skills, knowledge, background and experience, and value a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment.
Labor Agreement Nurses’ Bargaining Association
Requisition # 108056E-2358480
Work Site 4500 Oak Street, Vancouver, BC, V6H 3N1​
Job Type Casual, Part-Time
Salary/Rate $36.23 – $47.58 / Hour
FTE .01
Hours of Work 0800 – 1600
Work Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Expiry Date 22-Jul-2021

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