RN, Cardiac Inpatient Units or Cardiac Interventional Day Care; DCIU; ICRU - Cardiac Care Unit

Overview

RN, Cardiac Inpatient Units or Cardiac Interventional Day Care (DCIU; ICRU) - Cardiac Care Unit – Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre

Salary: CAD $41.42 - $59.52 per hour.

Come work with Fraser Health in a rapidly growing organization offering opportunities for 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 in health care.

Fraser Health values diversity and is committed to an inclusive, equitable and culturally safe work environment.

• Assesses patients and collects information from a variety of sources using observation, communication, data review and physical assessment. Formulates nursing diagnoses and determines appropriate nursing interventions. Plans, performs and evaluates nursing interventions and care.
• Collaborates with patients and families/caregivers in developing and modifying the care plan. Establishes a therapeutic relationship, respects privacy and autonomy, and supports informed decision making.
• Participates in care and discharge planning on admission, updates the care plan, and collaborates with the interprofessional care team to ensure comprehensive planning and delivery.
• Coordinates nursing care, sets priorities, assigns and delegates tasks to support staff, and makes referrals to the interprofessional team per established protocols.
• Collaborates with physicians, LPNs, Patient Care Coordinator, Clinical Nurse Educators, and other health professionals to address issues, adjust plans, and respond to changes in patient condition.
• T eaches patients and families about illness prevention, health restoration and maintenance; assesses learning needs and provides information and demonstrations to support self-care and discharge planning.
• Plans and discusses referral information with patients and families; initiates referrals to appropriate health care/community agencies in collaboration with the interprofessional team.
• Documents assessments, diagnoses, observations, interventions, patient responses, outcomes, and referrals per practice standards and Fraser Health procedures.
• Participates in nursing committees, care conferences and councils as assigned; contributes to quality improvement and research activities as appropriate.
• Attends in-services and other educational programs; maintains current clinical competence within area of practice. Acts as a preceptor or mentor to new nursing staff and students.
• Provides feedback to the Manager regarding effectiveness of patient care programs, policy/clinical decision support tools, and equipment; performs other related duties as required.

Education, Training & 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).
• Cardiology component of Post Basic Critical Care or post-basic High Acuity Course, approved Arrhythmia interpretation course, plus one year of recent experience in cardiac monitoring or telemetry, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Current Basic Rescuer Certificate.

Skills And Abilities

• Clinical proficiency in the designated clinical area.
• Ability to assess patients and provide nursing care with clinical and diagnostic reasoning and safe interventions.
• Effective communication with patients, families, the public, medical staff and the interprofessional care team.
• Ability to promote person-centered care with empathy, cultural sensitivity and patient advocacy.
• Ability to synthesize data from multiple sources to solve problems; teach patients and families about essential health topics.
• Organization and prioritization of work; collaboration with interprofessional team.
• Use of evidence-based practice to support nursing decisions; operation of related equipment and computer applications.
• Physical ability to perform duties as required.

Fraser Health serves over two million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley. We are committed to diversity and a culturally safe environment. Our team consists of 50,000+ staff, medical staff and volunteers.

Important:
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Employment type:

Full-time

Seniority level:
Entry level

Job function:
Health Care Provider | Industry: Hospitals and Health Care