Registered Nurse (RN), Palliative Complex Care Unit - Surrey Memorial Hospital

Fraser Health; Surrey; On-site; CAD 57,000 - 82,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation up to 4 weeks

Employer paid benefits

Municipal pension plan enrollment

Maternity top-up eligibility

Transit subsidy 50%

Job summary

Fraser Health in Surrey Memorial Hospital is hiring a Regular Part Time Registered Nurse, Palliative to join the Palliative Care Unit team in Surrey, BC. This role focuses on comprehensive, patient-centered care for individuals with advanced illness, coordinating with an interdisciplinary team to ensure comfort, dignity and optimal quality of life.

Requirements include graduation from an approved nursing program and current BC registration; the role emphasizes collaboration with families,

Qualifications

• Graduation from an approved school of Nursing.
• One year recent acute medical/surgical or acute palliative care experience.
• Current practicing registration with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).

Responsibilities

• Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates nursing care for patients in the Palliative Complex Care Unit.
• Collects patient information and writes reports including patient/family teaching.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team to develop care plans with patient/family input.
• Maintains safety and quality through adherence to policies and procedures.

Skills

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Effective communication

Clinical knowledge

Emergency decision making

Patient/family education

Problem solving

Equipment operation

Education

Nursing degree

BCCNM registration

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Salary

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

Job Summary

We are currently hiring for a Regular Part Time Registered Nurse, Palliative to join our Palliative Care Unit team at Surrey Memorial Hospital located in Surrey, B.C.

Why Surrey BC?

Surrey, British Columbia,is a vibrant growing city that combines modern living with natural beauty and a strong farming history.Surrey is not just a place to live—it’s a place to thrive. Surrey Memorial Hospital(SMH) is one of B.C.’s largest and busiest hospitals, offering advanced care in emergency, maternity, pediatrics and mental health, and is the largest of three regional hospitals in Fraser Health’s integrated network of care. Serving a rapidly growing population, it’s a vital hub in the Fraser Health region, providing high-quality, specialized services to communities across the Lower Mainland.

Joining our team offers you opportunities to work in a rapidly growing organization with health professionals who are excellent in their respective fields. Fraser Health offers opportunities for career growth and advancement and competitive benefits, including but not limited, to:

• 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
• Maternity top-up (eligibility requirements to qualify)
• 50% subsidy on TransLink passes

*Eligibility based on employment status

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

Provides and coordinates care to assigned patients in an interdisciplinary Palliative Complex Care Unit setting consistent with current Standards of Professional Practice as outlined by the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) and the established nursing policies, standards, philosophy, vision, purpose and values of Fraser Health.

1. Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates nursing care for assigned patients admitted to the designated Palliative Complex Care Unit; utilizes a patient-centered, culturally sensitive approach to evaluate actual or potential problems and/or strengths; plans and performs appropriate interventions and evaluates outcomes in an inter-disciplinary setting.
2. Collects patient information from a variety of sources using skills of observation, communication and physical assessment to enable the provision of appropriate nursing care; writes timely and accurate reports of relevant observations including patient and family teaching and evaluation of nursing care.
3. Consults and collaborates with members of the interdisciplinary health care team about patient care; participates in interdisciplinary conferences and partners with patients and families whenever possible to develop an appropriate plan of care.
4. Acts as an advocate to protect and promote the patient's rights to autonomy, cultural competence, respect, privacy, dignity and access to information.
5. Participates in quality improvement activities and research by identifying patient care issues and collecting data; provides input into the development, implementation and evaluation of program goals, objectives, policies and procedures.
6. Participates in the evaluation of patient care programs, techniques, standards and procedures by providing feedback about effectiveness and patient care outcomes.
7. Participates in the orientation and ongoing education of nursing staff and students by providing information and acting as a preceptor, as appropriate.
8. Maintains a safe environment for patients, families and staff by adhering to established safety and emergency practices and procedures.
9. Participates as an active member on nursing and hospital committees and councils for improvement of patient care and/or work environment.
10. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Graduation from an approved school of Nursing. One (1) year recent acute medical/surgical nursing or acute palliative care experience, plus completion of a certificate in the designated clinical area, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

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

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated understanding of the scope of practice of other health care disciplines.
• Demonstrated knowledge in the field of palliative care.
• Demonstrated ability to apply clinical knowledge in practice.
• Demonstrated ability to determine and deal with emergency situations and make appropriate clinical decisions.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated ability to work with patients/families living with and dying from advanced illness.
• Demonstrated ability to problem solve and troubleshoot in a variety of situations.
• Ability to operate related equipment including applicable software applications.
• Physical ability to carry out 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.