PACU RN - Patient-Centered Post-Anesthesia Care

Fraser Health Authority; Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows; On-site; CAD 56,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Fraser Health Authority in Canada is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide direct patient care in the Post Anaesthetic Care Unit (PACU). You will assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care for patients recovering from anaesthetics and collaborate with an interprofessional care team.

The role emphasizes patient safety, evidence-based practice, and commitment to compassionate, culturally safe care within Fraser Health's care settings in the Metro Vancouver and Fraser Valley region.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an approved School of Nursing.
• Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
• One (1) year's recent relevant clinical nursing experience in the designated clinical area and completion of post graduate course work and/or certification applicable to the designated clinical area, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Responsibilities

• Assesses post anaesthetic patients by collecting and evaluating information from a variety of sources using skills of observation, communication, data review and physical assessment. Makes a nursing diagnosis of the patient's condition and determines whether improvement or resolution can be determined by an appropriate nursing intervention.
• Provides nursing care to address critical care needs of patients according to physicians' and anaesthetists' orders, and in conformance with established standards and hospital policies. Initiates immediate treatment if required; modifies care as needs change.
• Communicates and shares information with interdisciplinary health care team members; collaborates with members of the interprofessional care team including Physicians, Licensed Practical Nurses, Patient Care Coordinator, Clinical Nurse Educators, and other health care professionals / providers in the identification and resolution of issues, adjustments to care plans as required, and in regard to changes in patient condition
• Coordinates nursing care for the patient; sets priorities, assigns and delegates tasks to support staff, and makes referrals to the interprofessional care team according to established protocols and practice standards
• Maintains a safe and therapeutic environment for patients and staff by following sound bacteriological and preventative medicine principles. Maintains familiarity with fire and other emergency procedures.
• Establishes a therapeutic relationship by demonstrating empathy, trust and respect, advocating for the patient's rights to privacy, dignity and access to information, and by ensuring the patient's choice and autonomy in decision making and care planning.
• Documents assessments, nursing diagnosis, observations, interventions, patient/family responses, outcomes/evaluations, and referrals according to practice standards and Fraser Health procedures.
• Participates on nursing committees, care conferences and councils as assigned or as agreed to with the Manager.
• Participates in research and quality improvement activities by identifying patient care issues, collecting data, and identifying needs and recommendations for corrective action and changes to practices, procedures or protocols.
• Participates in and attends in-services and other educational programs. Identifies own learning goals and maintains and updates current clinical competence and knowledge within area of practice.
• Acts as a preceptor or mentor to assigned new nursing staff and students; shares information, demonstrates care activities, participates in orientation.
• Provides feedback to the Manager/delegate regarding the effectiveness of patient care programs, policy/clinical decision support tools (e.g. clinical pathways, standards, order sets and procedures), and equipment.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Skills

Clinical Proficiency

IV Therapy

Patient Assessment

Emergency Response

Team Collaboration

Communication Skills

Education

Nursing Degree

BCCNM Registration

Post-Graduate Certification

Job description

Fraser Health Authority in Canada is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide direct patient care in the Post Anaesthetic Care Unit (PACU). You will assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care for patients recovering from anaesthetics and collaborate with an interprofessional care team.

The role emphasizes patient safety, evidence-based practice, and commitment to compassionate, culturally safe care within Fraser Health's care settings in the Metro Vancouver and Fraser Valley region.