RN,Interventional Care and Recovery Job Surrey area,BC Canada,Healthcare

Salary

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

Job Summary

Joining our team offers you opportunities to work in a rapidly growing organization with health professionals who are excellent in their respective fields, career growth and advancement, a competitive compensation package (including four weeks of vacation to start, comprehensive health benefits, and pension plan), and the rewarding opportunity to make a difference every single day in health care.

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.

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In accordance with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) standards of practice, the Mission and Values of Fraser Health, and working collaboratively with the inter-professional care team in the provision of person-centered care, provides and coordinates pre- and post-procedure nursing care in the Interventional Radiology unit through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.

Responsibilities

Provides individualized nursing care to patients with varying complexities before and after interventional procedures, ensuring comfort and safety. Conducts health assessments, monitors vital signs, and adjusts care plans as needed. Involves patients and families in care decisions, and promptly responds to significant or life-threatening changes, evaluating the effectiveness of interventions.

Assists physicians during examinations in the pre- and post-Medical Imaging area, and facilitates procedural sedation, general anesthesia (where applicable), and airway management. Monitors patient condition and ensures adherence to critical care safety protocols as needed. Builds therapeutic relationships with patients and families during pre-procedure preparation, offering emotional support throughout. Verifies identity, checks consent, gathers relevant information, and provides clear explanations. Advocates for informed decision-making and educates on procedures and post-care.

Anticipates, prepares for, and responds to unexpected critical situations during and/or post-procedures such as cardiac arrest by initiating cardiopulmonary resuscitation and/or administering appropriate medication.

Organizes priorities in response to constantly fluctuating workload volumes and patient treatment requirements in consultation with team members. Assesses patient for discharge in accordance with established discharge criteria.

Consults and collaborates with peers and other caregivers in the identification and resolution of patient/family care issues, ethical dilemmas, and coordination and integration of care. Acts as patient advocate protecting and promoting the patients right to autonomy, respect, privacy, dignity, and access to information.

Documents nursing observations, patient/family perspectives and activities that support patient priorities. Maintains complete and accurate computerized and paper records through methods such as inputting data and documentation in accordance with established procedures and policies.

Uses supplies and equipment according to standards for safety and cost-effectiveness. Maintains and troubleshoots patient-monitoring equipment, and ensures proper handling and disposal of hazardous materials and sharps.

Follows Occupational Health & Safety guidelines. Responds to incidents (e.g., missing patients, injuries, emergencies, spills, disruptive behavior), notifies appropriate staff, and completes incident reports as required.

Participates in unit activities to improve care delivery and support evidence-based practice. Promotes quality improvement and reports unsafe practices in line with professional and organizational standards.

Engages in evidence-based practice and research by reviewing relevant literature, applying approved findings in clinical care, and participating in approved nursing and interdisciplinary research projects. Collaborates with team members to collect and summarize data, provide updates, and evaluate…

RN, Interventional Care and Recovery