Registered Nurse, Pediatrics - Royal Columbian Hospital

Location: New Westminster

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

Job Summary
Are you wondering what it’s like to work with a dedicated and experienced team of health care providers in a  Pediatrics?  The close teamwork, autonomy and strong and supportive relationships with healthcare professional make  Surrey Memorial Hospital  a great place to work!

Experience The Exceptional Benefits Of Working With Us Including

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.

You can maintain a flexible schedule - As part of the new collective agreement, there are more flexible scheduling options available for regular status nurses.

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

Detailed Overview
In accordance with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) standards of practice and the Mission and Values of Fraser Health, and working collaboratively with the inter-professional care team in the provision of person-centered care, the Registered Nurse, Pediatrics provides direct patient care by assessing, planning, providing and evaluating nursing care to pediatric patients in a pediatric inpatient unit and/or select ambulatory day clinics.

Responsibilities

Conducts a comprehensive nursing assessment of the pediatric patient on admission and at regular intervals. Assesses patient and collects information from a variety of sources using skills of observation, communication, data review and physical assessment. Makes a nursing diagnosis of the pediatric patient's condition and determines whether the condition can be improved or resolved by an appropriate nursing intervention. Identifies risk factors.

Plans, performs and evaluates nursing interventions and care.

Collaborates with patients and their families/care givers, Physicians and members of the inter-professional care team in the development, implementation and ongoing modification of the care plan. Establishes a therapeutic relationship by demonstrating empathy, trust and respect, advocating for the patient/family's rights to privacy, dignity and access to information; ensures patient/family's choice and autonomy in decision making and care planning.

Participates in the care and discharge planning process for patients on admission; ensures the care plan is established and implemented effectively; updates care plan and intervenes as appropriate, collaborates with the inter-professional care team to ensure comprehensive care planning and delivery, and collaborates and communicates with the Patient Care Coordinator on issues that affect the care/discharge plan.

Coordinates nursing care for the patient, sets priorities, assigns and delegates tasks to support staff, and makes referrals to the inter-professional care team according to established protocols and practice standards.

Collaborates with members of the inter-professional care team including Physicians, Patient Care Coordinators, Clinical Nurse Educators, and other health care professionals/providers as required in the identification and resolution of issues, changes in patient condition, and adjustments to care plans.

Teaches patients and families/care givers focusing on illness prevention, health restoration and health maintenance to help patients accomplish their health care…