Registered Nurse, Cardiac Surgery Intensive Care Unit - Royal Columbian Hospital

Salary

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

Are you an experienced & speciality qualified Registered Nurse with a critical care background looking to work in a Level One Trauma Centre? Join our amazing team at Royal Columbian Hospital (RCH) in New Westminster, B.C., where you will play a crucial role in our Cardiac Surgery Intensive Care Unit (CSICU) by providing nursing care to patients who require advanced cardiac support and care for other life‑threatening conditions.

Royal Columbian Hospital is conveniently located adjacent to the Sapperton Sky Train station on the Expo Line, making it easily accessible by public transit for both patients and staff. New Westminster is known for its stunning waterfront views along the Fraser River, located on the north side of the Fraser River bordering several municipalities in each direction (Burnaby, Coquitlam, Surrey, and Delta), making it the centre of the Greater Vancouver region.

• Comprehensive, 100% Employer-Paid Benefits:
  Enjoy peace of mind with full coverage.
• Generous Vacation Time:
  Eligible employees can earn up to four weeks of vacation.
• Benefit Portability:
  Seamlessly transfer your benefits from another HEABC employer.
• Immediate Pension Enrollment:
  Secure your future with a defined municipal pension plan from day one.
• Maternity Top-Up:
  Receive an 87% top‑up during maternity leave.
• Trans Link Pass Subsidy:
  Save on commuting costs with a 50% subsidy on Trans Link passes.
• Additional employee discounts and perks available.
• Eligibility based on employment status.

Provides and coordinates nursing care to assigned patients consistent with current Standards of Professional Practice and the Nursing Philosophy of Royal Columbian Hospital.

• Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates nursing care of assigned patients. Diagnoses actual or potential problems and strengths, plans interventions, performs planned interventions and evaluates outcomes.
• Collects 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.
• Communicates and consults with members of the health care team about patients' care. Participates in multidisciplinary conferences. Explains the plan of care to patients and their family.
• Acts as an advocate to protect and promote the patients' rights to autonomy, respect, privacy, dignity, and access to information.
• Participates in quality improvement activities and research by identifying patient care issues and collecting data.
• Participates as an active member on nursing and hospital committees and councils for improvement of patient care and/or work environment.
• Participates in the orientation and ongoing education of nursing staff and students by providing information and acting as a preceptor as appropriate. Identifies self‑learning needs and attends educational programs to maintain and enhance clinical competency.
• Participates in the evaluation of patient care programs, techniques, standards, and procedures by providing feedback about effectiveness and patient care outcomes.
• Maintains a safe environment for patients, families and staff by adhering to established safety and emergency practices and procedures.
• Performs other professionally related duties as required.

• Graduate of 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 Critical Care Level 2 course plus one (1) year’s Cardiac Surgery experience or two (2) years’ recent experience in critical care in an acute care facility and one (1) year recent Cardiac Surgery experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Current Basic Rescuer Certificate.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deal effectively with others.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.