Registered Nurse (RN), NICU

Fraser Health; Abbotsford; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading health authority is seeking a Relief Part Time Registered Nurse to join the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) team at Abbotsford Regional Hospital. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, providing direct care to newborns, and participating in high-risk deliveries. Ideal candidates should have a Nursing degree, recent experience in a neonatal unit, and relevant certifications. This role offers a unique opportunity to impact newborn care while working in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Up to 4 weeks of vacation

100% employer paid benefits

Immediate enrollment in pension plan

87% maternity top-up

50% subsidy on TransLink passes

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved School of Nursing with current registration as a Registered Nurse.
• One year of recent experience in a neonatal unit and completion of a Neonatal Nursing Program.
• Current Basic Rescuer (Level C) and Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP) certificates.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments of newborns.
• Write timely and accurate reports of observations.
• Participate in high risk deliveries.
• Provide direct nursing care to newborns per established standards.
• Collaborate with primary care providers regarding patient care.

Skills

Newborn theory application

Recognizing acuity changes

Effective communication

Independent work and teamwork

Teaching families

Operating medical equipment

Organization and prioritization

Adaptability to change

Interpersonal skills

Physical ability for duties

Education

Graduate of an approved School of Nursing

Current practicing registration with British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives

Completion of a post-basic Neonatal Nursing Program

Job description

Salary

Salary range for this position is CAD $41.42 - $59.52 / hour

Job Summary

We are currently hiring for a Relief Part Time Registered Nurse to join our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) team at Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre located in Abbotsford, B.C. This position is available until approximately June 2027 or until the return of the incumbent.

Benefits

• Start earning up to four weeks of vacation in your first year
• Comprehensive 100% employer paid benefits
• Immediate enrollment in a defined municipal pension plan
• 87% maternity top-up
• 50% subsidy on TransLink passes
• Eligibility based on employment status

Detailed Overview

Under the direction of the Manager, Clinical Services, provides and co-ordinates nursing care to newborns and their families in accordance with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives standards of practice and the nursing philosophy of Fraser Health. Promotes Family-Centered Care, Best Practices and actively participates 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 incoming staff at shift change or to 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 such duties 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 guidelines and Fraser Health policies.
8. Promote Family Centered Care and Best Practice principles and be respectful for and sensitive to beliefs, values and traditions of all cultures, races and religion. 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 and mentor as appropriate.
11. Participate in designated program and professional committees by methods such as attending meetings, providing input and promoting the NICU Program.
12. Participate in the review and revision of program guidelines by methods such as 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 methods of 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

Graduate of an approved School of Nursing with current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives. 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 and is home to 32 First Nations within the Fraser Salish region. 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 50,000+ staff, medical staff and volunteers. We are committed to planetary health and value diversity in the work force. 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.

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