Registered Nurse; RN), Medical​/ECU Float - Carelife Fleetwood

Registered Nurse (RN), Medical/ECU Float - Carelife Fleetwood

Location:

Surrey, B.C. (Carelife Fleetwood)

Employment type:

Full-time (Regular Relief).
Seniority level:
Entry level.

Salary
: CAD $41.42 - $59.52 per hour.

We are hiring a Relief Full Time Registered Nurse (RN), Medical/ECU Float to join our Long‑Term Care team at Carelife Fleetwood, located in Surrey, B.C. This Long Term Care facility has 9 units, including LTC, Ventilator/Trach, Enhanced LTC, General LTC, and Patient Assessment and Transition to Home (PATH). We seek a proactive, dynamic and passionate RN who can provide enhanced care across all units and challenge you to apply your critical thinking, patient assessment and continuous care skills.

Ventilator experience is an asset, but not required.

• Four weeks of vacation to start.
• Comprehensive 100% employer paid benefits.
• Immediate enrollment in a defined municipal pension plan.
• 87% maternity top‑up.
• 50% subsidy on Translink passes.

• Provides direct nursing care to residents/patients receiving medical care based on nursing knowledge and in conformance with established standards and Fraser Health policies by performing duties such as assessing care needs, identifying problems, planning, implementing, evaluating and documenting nursing care. Modifies care as needs change, initiates immediate treatment if required and communicates changes to the appropriate personnel in a timely manner.
• Collaborates with physicians and other health care providers in planning and evaluating the care provided.
• Documents relevant observations, assessments and interventions, including resident/patient and family teaching and evaluation of care using appropriate technological tools (e.g., Inter Rai).
• Acts as an advocate to protect and promote residents'/patients' rights to autonomy, respect, privacy, dignity, diversity and access to information in accordance with standards of professional practice and Fraser Health philosophy.
• Plans and provides teaching to residents/patients and their families by identifying health‑related learning needs and providing related teaching and/or referring to the appropriate resources.
• Liaises with Diagnostic Imaging, Laboratory and Respiratory Services to coordinate tests and procedures for residents/patients receiving medical care.
• Initiates discharge planning for residents/patients on admission, intervenes as appropriate and refers to other disciplines (e.g., social work).
• Communicates, participates and consults with members of the health care team about resident/patient care and participates in multidisciplinary conferences.
• Participates in the collegial sharing of information among staff, identifies self‑learning needs and attends educational programs to maintain and enhance clinical competency.
• Participates in the orientation and ongoing education of nursing staff and students by providing information and acting as a preceptor, as appropriate.
• Participates in quality improvement activities by maintaining information relevant to the management of the assigned resident/patient group and providing input to the RCC/PCC or designate regarding the development of indicators, standards, practices and procedures; prepares reports as required and may participate in related research activities.
• Maintains a safe and therapeutic environment for residents/patients, visitors and staff by adhering to established Fraser Health standards related to infection control, fire and other emergency practices and procedures.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience – Graduation from an approved program in Nursing with current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM). One (1) year’s recent, related acute care and gerontological nursing experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Current Level 1 First Aid certificate.

• Current medical assessment skills.
• Ability to determine and deal with emergency situations and make appropriate clinical decisions.
• Ability to initiate intravenous therapy and maintain I.V. lines.
• Apply clinical…