Registered Nurse, Medical Imaging Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre

Salary

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

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

We are hiring for a Casual RN, Medical Imaging at Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre.

• Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
• Completion of a recognized high acuity specialty nursing certificate and one (1) year of recent related interventional medical imaging experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate.

We are committed to staff wellness and planetary health and have active working groups to support these initiatives. In addition, we value career advancement and offer professional development and education opportunities.

Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre is a 280-bed regional hospital in Fraser Health’s integrated network of care, and provides primary, secondary, and some specialty services, including 24/7 emergency (including two critical care trauma bays and a helipad for emergency transport of critical patients), tier three maternity and neonatal intensive care services, adult psychiatry inpatient units, surgical specialties (e.g., vascular, orthopedic), nuclear medicine, a sleep lab and ambulatory care.

Abbotsford Regional Hospital also offers a range of inpatient services supported by community services (e.g., home health, public health, community mental health, etc).

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

• Four weeks of vacation to start.
• Comprehensive 100% employer paid benefits.
• Immediate enrollment in a defined municipal pension plan.
• 87% maternity top-up.
• 50% subsidy on Trans Link passes.

In accordance with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) standards of practice and the Mission and Values of Fraser Health, provides direct nursing care to patients within the Medical Imaging Dept according to established standards and administrative policies and procedures. Assesses and monitors patients physical and psycho-social needs; identifies problems, plans, implements, documents, evaluates and coordinates the nursing care of assigned patients and performs scrubbing and circulating duties.

Consults, confers, and collaborates with other health care providers as well as with other members of the Medical Imaging team. Demonstrates continuous improvement and best practice approach in nursing.

• Provides individualized nursing care to patients presenting with variable complexities of illnesses or injuries ranging from outpatients to seriously ill patients with multi-system failure to ensure comfort and safety whilst undergoing diagnostic imaging and interventional procedures. Assesses patient health status, identifies patient/family priorities and plans, monitors vital signs, and carries out physical assessments at appropriate intervals. Reorganizes priorities and revises care plans as required and includes patient/family in evaluating progress towards their goal.
  
  Observes and detects significant and/or life-threatening changes to patient's condition, and intervenes to manage changes; evaluates outcomes to these interventions. Acts to resolve problems or to relieve care/emergent situations.
• Assists Radiologists during diagnostic and interventional procedures by acting as the scrub and/or the circulating nurse. Carries out procedures required for the set up of equipment, aseptic counting and opening of instruments and other supplies. Interprets basic ECG data. Based on patient diagnosis, anticipates need for and sets up additional equipment. Sets up intravenous lines, including inserting catheters and intravenous therapy to provide continuous medical infusions, and titrates dosages to ensure therapeutic goals are met.
  
  Administers blood products and oxygen therapy.
• Performs a variety of health care interventions utilizing nursing skills and knowledge of medical equipment specific to Medical Imaging including diagnostic and interventional procedures such as thrombolysis, embolizations, angioplasties and biliary and urological…