Registered Nurse/Registered Psychiatric Nurse,Hospice Residence; RMH Job Maple Ridge area,BC Canada,Nursing

Position: Registered Nurse/Registered Psychiatric Nurse, Hospice Residence (RMH)

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

Job Summary
Your passion for nursing is your gateway to an impactful role as a Registered Nurse/Registered Psychiatric Nurse committed to compassionate care in our Hospice Residence at Ridge Meadows Hospital.

Fraser Health delivers hospital and community-based health services to over 1.9 million people across Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley on the traditional territories of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations. Our 43,000 staff, medical personnel and volunteers serve patients, families and communities through a vision of better health and world-class care.

We pride ourselves on innovation, collaboration and tenacity. This casual position, located at Ridge Meadows Hospital in Maple Ridge, BC, offers a positive and compassionate work environment where your real passion for nursing can thrive.

Detailed Overview

As a member of a multidisciplinary team, you will provide direct nursing care to patients of the Hospice Residence, assess and plan care, document and implement care plans, evaluate effectiveness, and recommend changes as needed.

Responsibilities

Assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care of assigned patients.

Collect information about the patient using a variety of sources, including observation, communication and physical assessment.

Communicate and consult with members of the health care team about the patient care plan; participate in interdisciplinary conferences and explain the plan of care to the patient and families.

Act as an advocate to protect and promote the patient's rights to autonomy, respect, privacy, dignity and access to information.

Document timely and accurate reports of relevant observations, patient and family teaching, and evaluation of nursing care.

Participate in nursing, hospital committees and councils for improvement of patient care and the work environment.

Participate in the orientation and ongoing education of nursing staff and students by providing information and acting as a preceptor, where appropriate; identify self‑learning needs and attend educational programs to maintain and enhance clinical competency.

Participate in quality improvement activities by identifying patient care issues and collecting data, evaluating patient care programs, techniques, standards and procedures, and providing feedback about effectiveness and patient care outcomes.

Maintain a safe environment for patients, families and staff by adhering to established safety and emergency practices and procedures.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience
Graduation from an approved School of Nursing and/or Psychiatric Nursing. Two (2) years of recent related medical nursing experience in an acute care facility, including one (1) year of recent related experience in a hospice/palliative care environment, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Current registration as a Registered Nurse and/or Registered Psychiatric Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).

Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of nursing practice as it pertains to hospice palliative/patient residence care.
Understanding of other healthcare professions and their contribution to the multidisciplinary team.
Ability to work independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Organizational and prioritization skills in a dynamic environment.
Ability to develop and maintain rapport with patients, families and caregivers.
Proficiency with related equipment, including applicable software applications.
Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

About Fraser Health
Fraser Health is the heart of health care for over two million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, Canada, on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations. We are committed to planetary health and value diversity in the workforce. We strive to maintain an environment of respect, caring and trust.

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