Registered Nurse, Primary Care - (Multi-site) - EAST Region

Fraser Health Authority; Chilliwack; On-site; CAD 57,060 - 81,994; Part time

Job summary

A health services organization is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Primary Care team across multiple locations in Chilliwack and surrounding areas. The successful candidate will provide direct nursing care, perform assessments, and collaborate with healthcare professionals. Candidates must have a registration as a Nurse in British Columbia and relevant clinical experience. This role offers a salary between CAD $41.42 - $59.52 per hour.

Qualifications

• Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse.
• One year recent related clinical experience in acute care or urgent/emergency care.
• Valid BC Driver's license and access to a personal vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct nursing care to clients receiving primary care.
• Assesses clients and collects information.
• Establishes therapeutic relationships with clients.

Skills

Nursing assessments

Effective communication

Data synthesis

Client-focused care

Independent work

Education

Registered Nurse registration with BCCNM

One year clinical experience

Job description

Overview

Registered Nurse, Primary Care - (Multi-site) – EAST Region. Fraser Health Authority is seeking qualified candidates to join a casual (on-call) team across Urgent Primary Care Centres in multiple locations.

Salary: CAD $41.42 - $59.52 per hour.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct nursing care to clients receiving scheduled or urgent primary care; assesses clients and collects information using observation, communication, data review and physical assessment; determines nursing interventions and collaborates with other clinical staff as needed.
• Processes physician or nurse practitioner orders by initiating unit standing orders, administering medications, carrying out treatments and monitoring effects.
• Establishes a therapeutic relationship with clients to support autonomy and informed decision-making, while protecting dignity and privacy.
• Screens referrals, conducts client assessments, plans inter-professional care, and coordinates with primary care providers, family/supports, and other health care professionals to ensure timely access to services.
• Develops comprehensive care plans with the inter-professional team and supports transitions to primary/community care providers and community agencies.
• Delivers direct and planned/unplanned client care following applicable guidelines and evidence-based best practices; explains care to clients and families.
• Reviews and updates care plans with the team to determine timing and referrals to improve outcomes; supports transitions across the care continuum.
• Discusses findings with clients/families; plans actions, sets goals, and promotes self-management and health-related quality of life.
• Supports outreach nursing care to clients in home or other settings; provides education and information to clients and families about care plans and community resources.
• Maintains clinical records and statistical information in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Participates in quality improvement, risk management, and professional development activities; supports orientation and education of nursing staff and students as appropriate.
• Assists in the development and revision of standards of care, policies and procedures; contributes to quality improvement initiatives.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).

One (1) year recent related clinical experience in acute care, urgent/emergency care or related area including care of children, youth and adults in acute or community/outpatient settings, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Valid BC Driver’s license and access to a personal vehicle for business-related purposes, as required.

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to complete initial and ongoing client assessments and provide nursing care through therapeutic interventions.
• Effective verbal and written communication; ability to document and convey information clearly.
• Ability to synthesize data from multiple sources to problem-solve; knowledge of broad health care services and community resources.
• Promotes client-focused care with sensitivity to diverse cultures and preferences.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple clients with varied health issues; capacity to teach clients and others about health care and self-management.
• Ability to work independently and as part of an interprofessional team; operate related software and equipment.
• Physical ability to perform duties as required.

About Fraser Health

Fraser Health serves a diverse population in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley, across Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux traditional territories. We are committed to diversity, inclusion, and culturally safe care.

Important: Recruitment scam warning – Fraser Health will never request money or payment or ask applicants to download or install apps during the recruitment process. Be cautious of unverified sources purporting to represent Fraser Health.

Locations currently listed for this casual RN, Primary Care role include Abbotsford, Mission and Chilliwack, BC.

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