Registered Nurse; RN),NICU - Royal Columbian Hospital Job Burnaby area,New Westminster BC Canada,Nursing

Position: Registered Nurse (RN), NICU - Royal Columbian Hospital
Location: New Westminster

Salary

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

Job Summary

We are currently hiring for a Relief Full Time Registered Nurse (RN), NICU to join our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) team at Royal Columbian Hospital located in New Westminster, B.C. This position is available until approximately July 2027 or until the return of the incumbent.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments and identify risk factors in newborns on admission and at regular intervals. Provide assessment data and outcomes to primary care providers, specialists and the interdisciplinary team, and initiate discussions to determine optimal care planning for newborns. Diagnose actual or potential problems and strengths, plan interventions, perform interventions, and evaluate outcomes.

Write timely and accurate reports of relevant observations including patient and family teaching and evaluation of nursing care. Provide accurate reports to oncoming staff at shift change or to the next care provider when transfers of care occur.

Participate in high risk deliveries, implementing the principles of the Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP).

Provide direct nursing care to newborns based on nursing knowledge and in compliance with established standards and hospital guidelines by performing such duties as assessing newborn care needs, identifying problems, planning, implementing, evaluating and documenting nursing care. Modify care as needs change, initiate immediate treatment if required and communicate changes to the appropriate personnel in a timely manner.

Collaborate with primary care providers and specialists in planning and evaluating the care provided.

Collaborate with other care providers and complete referrals to additional support services as needed such as nutrition, physiotherapy, social services, pharmacy and others.

Maintain complete and accurate computerized and paper records by documenting nursing observations and assessments and inputting data in accordance with unit, hospital guidelines and Fraser Health policies.

Promote Family Centered Care and Best Practice principles and be respectful of the beliefs, values and traditions of all cultures, races and religions. Act as an advocate to protect and promote the patient's rights to autonomy, respect, privacy, dignity and confidentiality.

Participate in the Professional Practice Council process on the unit council level and as an active member on nursing and hospital committees and councils for improvement of patient care and/or work environment.

Participate in the collegial sharing of information among staff and in the orientation and ongoing education of health care providers and students by providing information and acting as a preceptor or mentor as appropriate.

Participate on designated program and professional committees by attending meetings, providing input and promoting the NICU Program.

Participate in the review and revision of program guidelines by attending meetings and providing input to promote improvements to patient care and the efficient and safe operation of the NICU.

Participate in quality improvement and research activities in collaboration with other members of the interdisciplinary team by collecting data, interpreting data and providing input for further analysis as required.

Maintain a safe and therapeutic environment for women, families, visitors and staff by adhering to established organization standards related to infection control, WHMIS, fire and other emergency practices and procedures.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience
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). One (1) year's recent experience in a neonatal tertiary unit and completion of a post basic Neonatal Nursing Program, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Current Basic Rescuer (Level

C) and Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP) Certificates.

Skills and Abilities

Ability to apply newborn theory and expertise in the nursing care of neonates.
Ability to recognize acuity changes and make appropriate clinical decisions.
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.
Ability to teach families.
Ability to operate related equipment including a computer.
Ability to organize and prioritize work in a continuously changing environment.
Ability to deal with and promote change.
Ability to deal with others effectively.
Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

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Registered Nurse; RN), NICU - Royal Columbian Hospital