Registered Nurse - Ambulatory Day Care - Eagle Ridge Hospital

Salary

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

We are seeking a Casual Registered Nurse - Ambulatory Day Care to join our collaborative and patient-focused team at Eagle Ridge Hospital in Port Moody, BC . In accordance with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) Standards of Practice and the Mission, Vision and Values of Fraser Health, the Registered Nurse practices in collaboration with the interprofessional care team to provide safe, competent, and ethical person-centred care.

The RN provides direct, individualized nursing care in an outpatient/ambulatory setting to adult and pediatric patients with varying levels of acuity undergoing minor surgical procedures, diagnostic endoscopy, or interventional therapeutic endoscopic procedures .

Eagle Ridge Hospital is a 168-bed community hospital located in Port Moody, British Columbia, serving the communities of Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Anmore, and Belcarra . The hospital delivers medical, surgical, and cardiac programs , along with 24/7 emergency services , receiving over 53,000 emergency visits annually .

The Tri-Cities region—Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, and Port Moody—along with Belcarra and Anmore , offers a unique blend of urban convenience and breathtaking natural surroundings.

Eligible Employees Enjoy a Comprehensive Total Rewards Package, Including:

• 100% Employer-Paid Benefits
• Up to Four Weeks of Vacation
• Benefit Portability with HEABC employers
• Immediate Enrollment in a Defined Municipal Pension Plan
• 87% Maternity Leave Top-Up
• Flexible Scheduling Options under the new collective agreement
• 50% Trans Link Pass Subsidy
• Additional employee discounts and perks
• Eligibility based on employment status

• Assesses patients and collects 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 the condition can be improved or resolved by an appropriate nursing intervention.
• Observes patient acuity for significant changes to patient condition and intervenes to provide and manage care as necessary. Acts to resolve problems or emergency situations by planning and performing nursing interventions and care, and evaluating outcomes.
• Assists physicians to perform therapeutic interventions by assisting with appropriate patient positioning for procedures and using a variety of procedure-related medical equipment. Assembles, maintains and is responsible for the care of all procedure equipment.
• Collaborates with patients and their families/care givers in developing the care plan and encourages family participation in the development, implementation and ongoing modification of the care plan. 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.
• Participates in the care and discharge planning process for patients on admission by ensuring the care plan is established and implemented effectively, updating care plan and intervening as appropriate. Collaborates with the interprofessional care team to ensure comprehensive care planning and delivery, and collaborating and communicating with the Patient Care Coordinator on issues which impact the care/discharge plan.
• 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.
• 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.
• Assesses learning needs of the patient and family/care giver; provides information and demonstrates care activities to…