Registered Nurse,Emergency - Specialty Qualified - Ridge Meadows Hospital Job Maple Ridge area,BC Canada,Nursing

Position: Registered Nurse, Emergency - Specialty Qualified - Ridge Meadows Hospital )

Salary

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

Job Summary

We are hiring for a Casual Registered Nurse, Emergency - Specialty Qualified at Ridge Meadows Hospital.

Fraser Health values diversity in the work force and strives to maintain an environment of Respect, Caring and Trust. Fraser Health's hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable, and culturally safe manner.

Benefits

Start earning up to four weeks of vacation in your first year.
Comprehensive 100% employer paid benefits.
Immediate enrollment in a defined municipal pension plan.
87% maternity top-up.
50% subsidy on Trans Link passes.

Detailed Overview

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 emergency department.

Responsibilities

Assesses patients, collects information from a variety of sources using skills of observation, communication, data review and physical assessment, makes a nursing diagnosis and determines whether the condition can be improved or resolved by an appropriate nursing intervention. Plans, performs and evaluates nursing interventions and care.

Collaborates with patients and their families/care givers in developing the care plan, encourages family participation, establishes a therapeutic relationship through empathy, trust and respect, advocates for the patient's rights, and ensures patient choice.

Participates in the care and discharge planning process for patients on admission, ensuring the care plan is established and implemented effectively, updates the care plan, collaborates with the interprofessional team and coordinates with the Patient Care Coordinator.

Coordinates nursing care, sets priorities, assigns and delegates tasks to support staff, and makes referrals according to established protocols.

Collaborates with interprofessional team members—including Physicians, LPNs, Patient Care Coordinator, Clinical Nurse Educators—to identify and resolve issues, adjust care plans as required.

Teaches patients and families/care givers about illness prevention, health restoration, and health maintenance, assessing learning needs and providing information and demonstration of care activities.

Plans and discusses referral information with patient and families/care givers and initiates referrals to appropriate health care/community agencies.

Documents assessments, nursing diagnosis, observations, interventions, patient/family responses, outcomes/evaluations, and referrals according to practice standards.

Participates on nursing committees, care conferences, and councils as assigned.

Participates in research and quality improvement activities by identifying patient care issues, collecting data, and recommending changes.

Participates in and attends in-services and other educational programs, identifies learning goals and maintains current clinical competence.

Acts as a preceptor or mentor to new nursing staff and students; shares information, demonstrates care activities, and participates in orientation.

Provides feedback to the Manager regarding effectiveness of patient care programs, policies, clinical decision support tools, and equipment.

Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications

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 (BCCNM). Completion of applicable postgraduate coursework in emergency, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience in emergency.

Skills and Abilities

Complete initial and ongoing patient assessment and provide nursing care through appropriate interventions.
Communicate effectively with patients, families, the public, medical staff, and the interprofessional team using verbal, written, and electronic means.
Promote person-centered care and demonstrate empathy for patients and families.
Integrate and evaluate data from multiple sources to problem-solve effectively.
Teach and instruct patients and families on essential health topics.
Organize and prioritize work.
Collaborate and promote cooperation among interprofessional team members.
Use factual information, prior learning and basic principles to support nursing decisions and actions with evidence-based practice.
Operate related equipment including relevant computer applications.
Have the physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

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