C NURSE 4 - Community Nurse - Closing date extended

Posting Title
C NURSE 4 - Community Nurse - Closing date extended

Position Classification
Nurse 4 (C)

Union
BCN

Work Options
Hybrid

Location
Vernon, BC V1T 9V2 CA (Primary)

Salary Range
$75,296.07 - $103,661.66 annually

Close Date
12/27/2024

Job Type
Regular Full Time

Temporary End Date

Ministry/Organization
BC Public Service -> Children & Family Development

Ministry Branch / Division
The Maples Adolescent Treatment Centre

Job Summary

The Team
The Maples Adolescent Treatment Centre is a designated provincial mental health facility, providing on-site, community and outreach services to collaboratively support young people, families, and communities. Through a multi-disciplinary approach, our objective is to collaboratively enhance the capacity of communities to plan and care for youth through a closer to home focus.

Maples Satellite Services are delivered in the communities of Vernon and Prince George. Services are provided in a structured, short term, live-in setting, through a multi-disciplinary team consisting of Maples employees and contracted service provider employees. Families, caregivers, and other natural and cultural, supports are included in care planning for the young person.

The Role
The Nurse has an important role to play on the multi-disciplinary team and provides direct clinical services such as assessment, treatment, and safety plans. The Nurse supports medication administration and acts as a liaison with the pharmacy, hospital, and other health care settings. This position also develops nutrition plans, and on-site and community protocols, to ensure the safety of the young person. Nurses work in flexible ways including in the Satellite location, schools, and community settings.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Registered or eligible for immediate registration as a Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM), with a designation of either Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse.
  • NOTE: If your degree was obtained outside of Canada, you need to confirm it has been assessed for equivalency through the International Credential Evaluation Services ( ICES ). You must provide a basic report by the closing date of this posting to be considered.
• Minimum 1 year experience providing clinical services to children, youth and families.
• Minimum 1 year experience providing a wide range of community based mental health nursing services.
• Must possess and maintain a valid class 5 BC Driver's license with no restriction or equivalent (i.e. from another Canadian Province).

Preference may be given to applicants with the following:

• Successful completion of Level 1 Occupational First Aid.
• Experience working with adolescents from diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Applicants who self-identify as First Nations, Métis or Inuit with the required combination of education and experience.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Christine.Brisebois@gov.bc.ca .

About this Position:
Amendment December 12, 2024: Posting closing date extended to December 27, 2024.
There is one (1) full time regular position available.
This position can be performed in following location: Vernon.
Flexible work options are available, this position may be able to work up to one or more days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) and Criminal Record Review Act Check (CRRA) will be required.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.

Working for the BC Public Service:
The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.

We are committed to ensuring that reasonable accommodations are available throughout the hiring process, including the assessment and selection stages. Please email the individual or contact listed on the posting if you require an accommodation to fully participate in the hiring process.

The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to Canadian Indigenous (First Nations [status or non-status], Métis, or Inuit) applicants. Indigenous applicants can contact this service for personalized guidance on the BC Public Service hiring process including job applications and interviews.

The BC Public Service is an award-winning employer and offers employees competitive benefits, amazing learning opportunities and a chance to engage in rewarding work with exciting career development opportunities. For more information, please see What We Offer .

How to Apply:
Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements listed above. Applicants who are selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on their knowledge, skills, abilities, competencies and other position related requirements as outlined in the Job Profile at the bottom of the posting.

Cover Letter: NO - Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.

Resume: YES - A resume is required as part of your application, however, it may not be used for initial shortlisting purposes.

Questionnaire: YES - You will need to complete a comprehensive questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements. Include all relevant information about your educational accomplishments and employment history including job titles, start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and how you obtained your relevant experience. The questionnaire will take approximately 60 minutes to complete.

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Job Category
Health Services, Social Services

Additional Information