Nurse Consultant, TB Services – BC Centre for Disease Control

Nurse Consultant, TB Services

BC Centre for Disease Control

Vancouver, BC

Are you ready to make a difference? The BC Centre for Disease Control, a dynamic Provincial Health Services Authority program, seeks passionate individuals to join us in providing provincial and national leadership in disease surveillance, detection, treatment, prevention, and consultation.

At our core, we aim to cultivate vibrant communities where everyone can achieve optimal health and well-being-right where they live, work, learn, and play.

If you’re driven by the desire to create positive change and contribute to healthier communities, this is the opportunity you’ve been waiting for! Apply now to join our innovative team and make a difference that matters .

What you’ll do

• Oversees the case management for cases of active TB, Latent TB and MOTT cases in B.C. and the Yukon. Provides direction to Public Health Nurses and is accountable for direction given on isolation requirement, contact tracing and processing, treatment, blood work and other monitoring tests required, drug interactions, side-effects, symptom management, adherence, directly observed therapy, x-ray and sputum follow-up, preventative treatment to ensure that case management and contact tracing is completed in accordance with the Provincial TB Program.
• Provides treatment services to people diagnosed with active TB by methods such as reviewing incoming lab reports confirming active TB, assessing infectiousness of case, level of isolation required, and level of contact tracing indicated; prioritizing tested people to inform of confirmed active TB and communicating confirmed active TB to clients; providing clients with instructions, supportive counseling; and assisting clients understanding of disease and treatment with information and education, and providing referrals as required to control the spread.
• Provides contact tracing recommendations for clients with active TB to ensure contact notification and documents adequate follow up by interviewing clients in person or by telephone to collect all available information regarding contact for a specific period of time; using information collected and investigative skills when information is limited to find named contacts; informing named contacts by telephone, in-person or by letter that they have been exposed to someone with active TB and what action is recommended, and ensuring that confidentiality is maintained at all times; and by following up with contacts to document testing and treatment.
• Provides nurse consultation for the duration of treatment and follow-up after treatment completed and relays information and provides tools on conducting contact tracing; answering questions on diagnostic tools, testing, prevention, and process.
• Follows up on results of contact screenings done by PHN’s in the Province.
• Manages drug re-orders and enter all abnormal blood work in client file and consults with PHN regarding directions. Review all normal blood work and correspondence from the field.

What you bring

Qualifications

• Graduation from an approved School of Nursing with current practicing registration as an RN with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM)
• Three (3) years’ experience in public health and two (2) years working in TB care, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

You will also have

• Comprehensive knowledge and demonstrated ability to apply case management principles.
• Demonstrated leadership, time management, organizational, teamwork and team building skills.
• Demonstrated ability to model and foster a positive, collaborative, and respectful team working environment.
• Demonstrated teaching, staff development, preceptor skills and ability to apply principles of adult education.
• Demonstrated ability to function as an effective leader, motivator, coach/mentor, and team member within a multidisciplinary setting.
• Demonstrated excellent analytical, organizational and communication skills, both verbally and in writing.
• Commitment to develop knowledge and understanding of legislative obligations and provincial commitments found in the foundational documents – including Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC’s Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan and Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study – and how they intersect across the health care system.
• Commitment to upholding the shared responsibility of creating lasting and meaningful reconciliation in Canada as per TRC (2015) and BC’s Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019).
• As a strong asset for consideration, we are looking for our successful candidate to have: Knowledge of social, economic, political and historical realities of settler colonialism on Indigenous Peoples and familiarity with addressing Indigenous-specific anti-racism, anti-racism and Indigenous Cultural Safety and foundational documents and legislative commitments (The Declaration Act, the Declaration Action Plan, TRC, IPS, Remembering Keegan, etc.).

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, development, and recognition programs that honour the commitment and contribution of all employees.
• 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 (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
• PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position).
• Access to WorkPerks, a premium discount program offering a wide range of local and national discounts on electronics, entertainment, dining, travel, wellness, apparel, and more.

Job Type: Regular, Full-Time

Salary Range: $49.20 to $63.47 / hour

Location: 655 West 12th Avenue, Vancouver BC, V5Z 4R4
Applications will be accepted until position is filled.
Hours of Work: Monday – Friday, 8:30-4:30
Requisition # 168381E

What we do

The BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) is dedicated to preventing and controlling communicable diseases and promoting environmental health for the province of BC.

BCCDC is part of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA).

The Provincial Health Services Authority ( PHSA ) 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: jobs.phsa.ca/programs-and-services

PHSA and BCCDC are 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.

One of PHSA’s North Star priorities is to eradicate Indigenous-specific racism, which includes dismantling barriers to health care employment at every level. We welcome Indigenous individuals to apply and/or contact the Sanya’kula Team (Indigenous Recruitment & Employee Experience) for support at indigenous.employment@phsa.ca .

Indigenous-specific anti-racism initiatives are rooted in addressing the unique forms of discrimination, historical and ongoing injustices, and marginalization faced by Indigenous peoples. These initiatives align with an Indigenous rights-based approach, recognizing the inherent rights and self-determination of Indigenous communities. PHSA must uphold legislative obligations and provincial commitments found in the foundational documents such as including Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC’s Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan and Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study.

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