Registered Nurse, Surgical Services - Post Anaesthetic Care Unit; PACU - Ridge Meadows Hospita

Position: Registered Nurse, Surgical Services - Post Anaesthetic Care Unit (PACU) - Ridge Meadows Hospita[...]
Registered Nurse, Surgical Services - Post Anaesthetic Care Unit (PACU) - Ridge Meadows Hospital (RMH)

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Registered Nurse, Surgical Services - Post Anaesthetic Care Unit (PACU) - Ridge Meadows Hospital (RMH)

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Salary

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

Salary

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



Job Summary

We value diversity in the work force and seek to maintain an environment of Respect, Caring & Trust.

Fraser Health is responsible for the delivery of hospital and community-based health services to over 1.9 million people in 20 diverse communities from Burnaby to Fraser Canyon on the traditional territories of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations. Our team of 45,000 staff, medical staff and volunteers is dedicated to serving our patients, families and communities to deliver on our vision:
Better health, best in health care.

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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 and in partnership with the interprofessional care team in the provision of person-centered care, provides direct nursing care to patients recovering from anaesthetics within the Post Anaesthetic Care Unit (PACU) by assessing, planning, providing, coordinating and evaluating nursing care.

Responsibilities

• Assesses post anaesthetic patients by collecting and evaluating information from a variety of sources using skills of observation, communication, data review and physical assessment. Makes a nursing diagnosis of the patient''s condition and determines whether improvement or resolution can be determined by an appropriate nursing intervention. Plans, performs, evaluates and documents nursing interventions and care.
• Provides nursing care to address critical care needs of patients according to physicians' and anaesthetists' orders, and in conformance with established standards and hospital policies. Initiates immediate treatment if required; modifies care as needs change.
• Communicates and shares information with interdisciplinary health care team members; collaborates with members of the interprofessional care team including Physicians, Licensed Practical Nurses, Patient Care Coordinator, Clinical Nurse Educators, and other health care professionals / providers in the identification and resolution of issues, adjustments to care plans as required, and in regard to changes in patient condition
• Coordinates nursing care for the patient; sets priorities, assigns and delegates tasks to support staff, and makes referrals to the interprofessional care team according to established protocols and practice standards
• Maintains a safe and therapeutic environment for patients and staff by following sound bacteriological and preventative medicine principles. Maintains familiarity with fire and other emergency procedures.
• Establishes a therapeutic relationship by demonstrating empathy, trust and respect, advocating for the patient's rights to privacy, dignity and access to information, and by ensuring the patient's choice and autonomy in decision making and care planning.
• Documents assessments, nursing diagnosis, observations, interventions, patient/family responses, outcomes/evaluations, and referrals according to practice standards and Fraser Health procedures.
• Participates on nursing committees, care conferences and councils as assigned or as agreed to with the Manager.
• Participates in research and quality improvement activities by identifying patient care issues, collecting data, and identifying…