Registered Nurse, Medicine, PICC; Peripherally Inserted Catheter Hospital

Salary

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

We’re hiring Casual Registered Nurses, Medicine, PICC (Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter) to join our team at Delta Hospital located in Delta, BC.

In accordance with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives standards of practice and the Mission and Values of Fraser Health, the Registered Nurse provides direct patient care by assessing, planning, providing and evaluating nursing care to patients in an acute medical unit or within an outpatient intravenous (IV) setting and/or in a residential setting or home environment; provides IV therapy care and performs peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) insertions.

Education and Experience

Graduation from an approved School of Nursing with current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives. Advanced proficiency in PICC insertions.

Valid BC Driver's Licence and access to a personal vehicle for business related purposes as required.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to complete initial and ongoing patient assessment (clinical and diagnostic reasoning) and provide nursing care through appropriate technical, therapeutic, safety type interventions.
• Clinical proficiency in peripherally inserted central catheters (PICC) insertions.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families/care givers, the public, medical staff and members of the interprofessional care team using verbal, written and electronic communication means.
• Ability to promote person‑centered care that demonstrates empathy for patients and families/care givers, sensitivity to diverse cultures and preferences, and patient advocacy.
• Ability to integrate and evaluate data from multiple sources to problem‑solve effectively.
• Ability to teach and instruct patients and families/care givers about health care topics essential to their well‑being.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work.
• Ability to collaborate with and promote cooperation among members of the interprofessional care team.
• Ability to use factual information, prior learning and basic principles and procedures to support nursing decisions and actions with relevant research‑based evidence.
• Ability to operate related…