Registered Nurse​/Registered Psychiatric Nurse, Hospice Residence Hospice

Salary  CAD $41.42 - $59.52 / hour

Job Summary  We are currently hiring for a  Casual Registered Nurse/Registered Psychiatric Nurse  to join our team at  Melville Hospice (PAHFL)  located in  Surrey, B.C.
Benefits  Joining our team offers opportunities to work in a rapidly growing organization with health professionals who are excellent in their respective fields. Fraser Health offers opportunities for career growth and advancement and competitive benefits, including:
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
Maternity top-up (eligibility requirements to qualify)
50% subsidy on Trans Link passes
Eligibility based on employment status
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Detailed Overview  As a member of a multidisciplinary team, provides direct nursing care to patients of the Hospice Residence at assigned locations according to established policies and procedures by assessing physical, emotional, spiritual and psychosocial needs; plans, documents and implements care plans; evaluates the effectiveness of the care plan and makes recommendations for care plan changes, where necessary.
Responsibilities   Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates nursing care of assigned patients by assessing actual or potential problems and strengths, plans and performs interventions and evaluates outcomes.
Collects information about the patient using a variety of sources such as skills of observation, communication and physical assessment to enable appropriate nursing care.
Communicates and consults with members of the health care team about the patient care plan; participates in interdisciplinary conference and explains plan of care to the patient and/or families.
Acts as an advocate to protect and promote the patient's rights to autonomy, respect, privacy, dignity and access to information.
Documents timely and accurate reports of relevant observations including patient and family teaching and evaluation of nursing care.
Participates on nursing, hospital committees and councils for improvement of patient care and/or work environment.
Participates in the orientation and ongoing education of nursing staff and students by providing information and acting as a preceptor, where appropriate; identifies self-learning needs and attends educational programs to maintain and enhance clinical competency.
Participates in quality improvement activities by identifying patient care issues and collecting data, evaluating patient care programs, techniques, standards and procedures by providing feedback about effectiveness and patient care outcomes.
Maintains a safe environment for patients, families and staff by adhering to established safety and emergency practices and procedures.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications   

Education and Experience
Graduation of an approved School of Nursing and/or Psychiatric Nursing. Two (2) years  recent, related medical nursing experience in an acute care facility, including one (1) year recent related experience in a hospice/palliative care environment, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Current practicing 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/residence patients
Knowledge of other healthcare professions and their contribution to the multidisciplinary team
Ability to work independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
Ability to organize and…