Registered Nurse - Perinatal Transition Line - Royal Columbian Hospital – Training Opportunity

Fraser Health; New Westminster; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a rapidly growing health organization committed to providing exceptional care in a collaborative environment. This role offers registered nurses the chance to enhance their skills while making a significant impact on patient care. With a competitive compensation package, including four weeks of vacation and comprehensive health benefits, you will have the opportunity to work alongside dedicated professionals who value diversity and respect. If you’re passionate about health care and want to contribute to community well-being, this position is perfect for you. Apply now to be part of a team that truly makes a difference every day.

Benefits

Four weeks of vacation

Comprehensive health benefits

Pension plan

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current registration and nursing education.
• Completion of specialty nursing courses is required.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care and collaborates with care teams.
• Assesses patients and develops care plans with families.
• Participates in quality improvement and educational programs.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Effective Communication

Empathy

Problem-Solving

Teaching Skills

Organizational Skills

Collaboration

Computer Applications

Physical Ability

Education

Graduation from an approved School of Nursing

Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse

Completion of post graduate specialty nursing course

Current certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)

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.

We invite you to apply today and find out why employees recommend Fraser Health to their friends as an exceptional place to work. We are committed to planetary health, we value diversity in the work force and seek to maintain an environment of Respect, Caring and Trust.

Detailed Overview

In accordance with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) standards of practice and the Mission and Values of Fraser Health, and working collaboratively with the interprofessional care team, the Registered Nurse provides direct patient care by assessing, planning, providing and evaluating nursing care to patients.

The purpose of this position is to provide qualified registered nurses the opportunity to consolidate their skills by rotating through a specialty nursing unit(s) prior to and/or during the undertaking of post graduate course work applicable to the relevant specialty nursing unit(s). Successful applicants will be expected to participate in and successfully complete the applicable post graduate specialty nursing courses/program within the agreed-to time frames.

Responsibilities

1. Assesses patients and collects information from various sources using observation, communication, data review, and physical assessment. Makes a nursing diagnosis of the patient's condition and determines appropriate nursing interventions.
2. Collaborates with patients and their families/caregivers in developing the care plan and encourages family participation in its ongoing modification.
3. Participates in the care and discharge planning process for patients on admission, ensuring the care plan is established, implemented, and evaluated effectively.
4. Coordinates nursing care for the patient; sets priorities, assigns and delegates tasks to support staff, and makes referrals to the interprofessional care team.
5. Collaborates with members of the interprofessional care team in the identification and resolution of issues, adjustments to care plans as required, and changes in patient condition.
6. Teaches patients and families/caregivers about illness prevention and health maintenance to help achieve health care goals.
7. Plans and discusses referral information with patients and their families/caregivers and initiates referrals to appropriate health care/community agencies.
8. Documents assessments, nursing diagnosis, observations, interventions, patient/family responses, outcomes/evaluations, and referrals according to practice standards.
9. Participates on nursing committees, care conferences, and councils as assigned.
10. Participates in research and quality improvement activities by identifying patient care issues and recommending corrective actions.
11. Attends in-services and other educational programs. Identifies learning goals and maintains current clinical competence.
12. Provides feedback to the Manager regarding the effectiveness of patient care programs and clinical decision support tools.
13. Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Graduation from an approved School of Nursing with current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM). Completion of the applicable post graduate specialty nursing course/program and/or willingness to complete the applicable post graduate specialty nursing courses/program. Current certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS).

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to complete initial and ongoing patient assessment and provide nursing care through appropriate interventions.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families/caregivers, medical staff, and members of the interprofessional care team.
• Ability to promote person-centered care with empathy for patients and families/caregivers.
• Ability to integrate and evaluate data from multiple sources to problem-solve effectively.
• Ability to teach and instruct patients and families/caregivers about essential health care topics.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work.
• Ability to collaborate with and promote cooperation among team members.
• Ability to use factual information and basic principles to support nursing decisions.
• Ability to operate related equipment including relevant computer applications.
• 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.

People - those we care for and those who care for them - are at the heart of everything we do. Our hospital and community-based services are delivered by a team of 48,000+ 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.

Together, we are the heart of health care.

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