Inpatient Acute Medicine RN – Collaborative Patient Care

Fraser Health Authority; British Columbia; On-site; CAD 57,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Fraser Health Authority in British Columbia is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide direct patient care in acute inpatient areas. You will assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care in collaboration with an interprofessional team, while advocating for patient rights and autonomy.

The role emphasizes evidence-based practice, patient education, discharge planning and coordination of care across multiple disciplines within Fraser Health.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an approved School of Nursing with current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families and interprofessional care team using verbal and written means.
• Ability to organize, prioritize and coordinate nursing care in acute inpatient settings.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patients and collects information; develops and evaluates nursing interventions.
• Collaborates with patients and families in care planning and supports autonomy and privacy.
• Participates in discharge planning and coordinates care with the interprofessional team.
• Coordinates nursing care by setting priorities, delegating tasks, and making referrals as needed.
• Collaborates with physicians, licensed practical nurses, and other care team members in care planning.
• Educates patients and families about illness, prevention and health maintenance.
• Initiates referrals to appropriate health care/community services.
• Documents assessments, diagnoses, interventions and outcomes according to Fraser Health procedures.
• Participates in committees and quality improvement activities as assigned.

Skills

Patient assessment

Interprofessional collaboration

Communication skills

Care planning

Empathy

Clinical reasoning

Care coordination

Patient advocacy

Education

RN with BCCNM registration

Job description

Fraser Health Authority in British Columbia is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide direct patient care in acute inpatient areas. You will assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care in collaboration with an interprofessional team, while advocating for patient rights and autonomy.

The role emphasizes evidence-based practice, patient education, discharge planning and coordination of care across multiple disciplines within Fraser Health.