Registered Nurse - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit - Royal Columbian Hospital

Fraser Health; New Westminster; On-site; CAD 57,060 - 81,994; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four weeks of vacation to start

Comprehensive health benefits

Pension plan

Job summary

A regional health authority in British Columbia seeks a Registered Nurse to provide coordinated nursing care to newborns and their families. The position involves conducting assessments, writing reports, participating in deliveries, and collaborating with care providers to ensure a high standard of care. Candidates must be registered with the BCCNM, have recent experience in a neonatal setting, and possess relevant certification. This role offers competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments and identify risk factors in newborns.
• Write timely and accurate reports of relevant observations including patient and family teaching.
• Participate and attend high-risk deliveries, implementing NRP principles.
• Provide direct nursing care to newborns based on nursing knowledge.
• Collaborate with primary care providers and specialists in care planning.
• Maintain complete and accurate computerized and paper records.
• Promote Family Centered Care and Best Practice principles.
• Participate in collegial sharing of information among staff.
• Contribute to quality improvement and research activities.

Skills

Ability to apply newborn theory and expertise in the nursing care of neonates

Ability to recognize acuity changes and make appropriate clinical decisions

Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing

Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team

Ability to teach families

Ability to operate related equipment including a computer

Ability to organize and prioritize work in a continuously changing environment

Ability to deal with and promote change

Ability to deal with others effectively

Physical ability to perform the duties of the position

Education

Graduate of an approved School of Nursing

Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the BCCNM

One year’s recent experience in a neonatal tertiary unit

Completion of a post-basic Neonatal Nursing Program

Job description

Salary

The salary range for this position is CAD $41.42 - $59.52 / hour.

Job Summary

Joining our team offers you opportunities to work in a rapidly growing organization with health professionals who are excellent in their respective fields, career growth and advancement, a competitive compensation package (including four weeks of vacation to start, comprehensive health benefits, and pension plan), and the rewarding opportunity to make a difference every single day in health care.

Detailed Overview

Under the direction of the Manager, Clinical Services, provide and co‑ordinate nursing care to newborns and their families in accordance with British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) standards of practice and the nursing philosophy of Fraser Health. Promote Family‑Centered Care, Best Practices and actively participate in the development of a quality workplace environment.

Responsibilities

1. Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments and identify risk factors in newborns on admission and at regular intervals. Provide primary care providers, specialists and members of the interdisciplinary team with assessment data outcomes and initiate discussions to determine optimal care planning for newborns. Diagnose actual or potential problems and strengths, plan interventions, perform planned interventions and evaluate outcomes.
2. Write timely and accurate reports of relevant observations including patient and family teaching and evaluation of nursing care. Provide accurate reports to on‑coming staff at shift change or to the next care provider when transfers of care occur.
3. Participate and attend high‑risk deliveries, implementing the principles of the Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP).
4. Provide direct nursing care to newborns based on nursing knowledge and in compliance with established standards and hospital guidelines by performing duties such as assessing newborn care needs, identifying problems, planning, implementing, evaluating and documenting nursing care. Modify care as needs change, initiate immediate treatment if required and communicate changes to the appropriate personnel in a timely manner.
5. Collaborate with primary care providers and specialists in planning and evaluating the care provided.
6. Collaborate with other care providers and complete referrals to additional support services as needed such as nutrition, physiotherapy, social services, pharmacy and others.
7. Maintain complete and accurate computerized and paper records by methods such as documenting nursing observations and assessments and inputting data in accordance with unit, hospital guidance and Fraser Health policies.
8. Promote Family Centered Care and Best Practice principles and be respectful and sensitive to beliefs, values and traditions of all cultures, races and religions. Act as an advocate to protect and promote the patient’s rights to autonomy, respect, privacy, dignity and confidentiality.
9. Participate in the Professional Practice Council process on the unit council level and as an active member on nursing and hospital committees and councils for improvement of patient care and/or work environment.
10. Participate in the collegial sharing of information among staff and in the orientation and ongoing education of health care providers and students by providing information and acting as a preceptor or mentor as appropriate.
11. Participate in designated program and professional committees by attending meetings, providing input and promoting the NICU Program.
12. Participate in the review and revision of program guidelines by attending meetings and providing input to the Manager, Clinical Nurse Educator or Patient Care Coordinator to promote improvements to patient care and the efficient and safe operation of the NICU.
13. Participate in quality improvement and research activities in collaboration with other members of the interdisciplinary team by collecting data, interpreting data and providing input for further analysis as required.
14. Maintain a safe and therapeutic environment for women, families, visitors and staff by adhering to established organization standards related to infection control, WHMIS, fire and other emergency practices and procedures.
15. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Graduate of an approved School of Nursing with current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM). One (1) year’s recent experience in a neonatal tertiary unit and completion of a post‑basic Neonatal Nursing Program, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Current Basic Rescuer (Level C) and Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP) Certificates.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to apply newborn theory and expertise in the nursing care of neonates.
• Ability to recognize acuity changes and make appropriate clinical decisions.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi‑disciplinary team.
• Ability to teach families.
• Ability to operate related equipment including a computer.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work in a continuously changing environment.
• Ability to deal with and promote change.
• Ability to deal with others effectively.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

About Fraser Health

Fraser Health is the heart of health care for over two million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, Canada, on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations. Our hospital and community‑based services are delivered by a team of 50,000+ staff, medical staff and volunteers. We are committed to planetary health and value diversity in the workforce. We strive to maintain an environment of respect, caring and trust. Fraser Health’s hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable and culturally safe manner. Together, we are the heart of health care.