Registered Nurse, Cardiac Surgery Intensive Care Unit; CSICU; Royal Columbian Hospital

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

Take your critical care career to the next level in the Royal Columbian Hospital Cardiac Surgery Intensive Care Unit (CSICU), the only dedicated cardiac surgical ICU in Fraser Health. Our growing 10-bed specialized unit cares for a complex mix of critically ill cardiac surgical and medical patients, supporting more than 25 elective open-heart surgery cases each week, in addition to emergency surgical cases.

Nurses work in a highly specialized environment with 1:1 patient care assignments for many of our most acute patients. The CSICU provides advanced therapies including ECMO, CRRT, IABP, and open-chest management, and is home to a high-volume ECMO program. As the first Centre of Excellence in Western Canada for CSU-ALS (CALS), we are committed to excellence in education, innovation, and patient outcomes.

You'll be supported through a comprehensive mentorship program, dedicated 24/7 Patient Care Coordinators, clinical educators, and a collaborative team culture that values professional growth and teamwork. The unit also plays an active role in cardiac research, providing opportunities to contribute to advancing cardiac critical care. There has never been a more exciting time to join our team and help shape the future of cardiac critical care in Fraser Health!

Royal Columbian Hospital is conveniently located adjacent to the Sapperton Sky Train station on the Expo Line
1. This makes it easily accessible by public transit for both patients and staff.

Join us on an exciting project and make history. The Royal Columbian Hospital Redevelopment Project (RCHRP) is a multi-year, multi-phase project to increase the hospital's capacity, beds, and services. Read more here RCHRP Phase Two

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 to recharge and relax.
• 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

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Provides and co-ordinates 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…