Registered Nurse, Transition Line (Specialty Nursing)

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

Job summary

Join a collegial-spirited team at an innovative health care provider as a Registered Nurse in the Emergency Department. This role offers the opportunity to be part of a transformative redevelopment project at a major hospital, enhancing health services for the community. You will provide direct patient care, collaborate with a diverse team, and participate in ongoing education to refine your skills. If you are passionate about nursing and eager to contribute to a modernized health care environment, this position is your chance to make a meaningful impact.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current registration and ability to assess and provide nursing care.
• Completion of post graduate nursing courses is required.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients, develop care plans, and collaborate with the care team.
• Teach patients and families about health maintenance and illness prevention.

Skills

Patient assessment

Effective communication

Empathy

Problem-solving

Teaching and instruction

Organization and prioritization

Collaboration

Equipment operation

Education

Graduation from an approved School of Nursing

Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse

Completion of post graduate specialty nursing course/program

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

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department – Burnaby Hospital - New Redevelopment Opportunities in Burnaby, BC Canada / Fraser Health.

Join our collegial-spirited team at Burnaby Hospital as we build for the future of health care in Burnaby.

We’re hiring for a variety of new nursing positions in our expanded Emergency Department that might just be your next career move!

The Burnaby Hospital redevelopment project is a multi-phase project that will transform the hospital into a modernized medical and surgical health care campus. Phase one is slated to open in spring 2025 and phase two in 2030.

Highlights of the two-phase redevelopment project include:

1. Expanded Emergency Department with additional treatment spaces
2. New health care pavilion with 83 beds to support maternity, neonatal intensive care, medicine and mental health patients
3. New operating rooms, procedure rooms and recovery spaces
4. New acute care tower with 160 beds
5. New medical imaging department
6. New integrated BC Cancer Centre

Burnaby Hospital plays an essential role in the community by delivering a variety of health care services including emergency medicine, intermediate-level critical care, medical imaging, internal medicine, hospitalist medicine, geriatric medicine, neurology, gastroenterology, palliative, psychiatry, oncology, outpatient clinics, and an extensive surgery program.

We are currently looking to fill a Full-Time opportunity for a Registered Nurse, Transition Line (Specialty Nursing) at Burnaby Hospital located in Burnaby, B.C.

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 a variety of sources using skills of observation, communication, data review and physical assessment. Makes a nursing diagnosis of the patient's condition and determines whether the condition can be improved or resolved by an appropriate nursing intervention. Plans, performs and evaluates nursing interventions and care.
2. Collaborates with patients and their families/care givers in developing the care plan and encourages family participation in the development, implementation and ongoing modification of the care plan.
3. Participates in the care and discharge planning process for patients on admission by 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 including Physicians, Licensed Practical Nurses, Patient Care Coordinator, Clinical Nurse Educators, and other health care professionals/providers.
6. Teaches patients and families/care givers about illness prevention, health restoration and health maintenance.
7. Plans and discusses referral information with patient and their families/care givers and collaborates with members of the interprofessional care team.
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.
11. Participates in and attends in-services and other educational programs.
12. Provides feedback to the Manager/delegate regarding the effectiveness of patient care programs.
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/care givers, the public, medical staff and members of the interprofessional care team.
• Ability to promote person-centered care that demonstrates empathy for patients and families/care givers.
• Ability to integrate and evaluate data from multiple sources to problem-solve effectively.
• Ability to teach and instruct patients and families/care givers about topics essential to their health care.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work.
• Ability to collaborate with and promote cooperation among members of the interprofessional care team.
• 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. 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 work force. We strive to maintain an environment of respect, caring and trust.

Together, we are the heart of health care.