Registered Nurses provide an important role in primary care in Vancouver. The Vancouver Divisions and Vancouver Coastal Health have partnered to integrate Registered Nurses (RNs) into existing family practices as part of the Primary Care Network (PCN) in your region.
Benefits of the PCN Registered Nurse
PCN RNs support Patient Medical Homes to enable:
- Increased capacity for primary care providers to focus on patient care
- Increased attachment of 500 patients over one year
- Increased support for patient education, outreach and chronic disease management
- Improved patient care through team-based supports
Roles & Responsibilities
A Primary Care Network Registered Nurse (RN) provides nursing care to patients as part of an interdisciplinary team within Patient Medical Homes. Roles and responsibilities of the Primary Care RN include:
- Screening, assessment and management of mild to moderate conditions and complex but stable medical conditions and MHSU concerns
- Promotion, maintenance and restoration of health
- Prevention, treatment and palliation of illness and injury
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IPT Engagement Series
If you are interested in finding out more about PCN RNs and whether your clinic is eligible, contact your Community Network Manager (CNM).
If you are currently integrating a PCN RN into your clinic and need support, visit the PCN RN SharePoint Resources site for educational tools and resources.