Registered Nurse, Emergency - Specialty Qualified Memorial Hospital

Registered Nurse, Emergency - Specialty Qualified - Surrey Memorial Hospital

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

Job Summary
We are currently hiring for a Full Time Registered Nurse - Specialty Qualified to join our Emergency team at Surrey Memorial Hospital located in Surrey, B.C.

Benefits
Joining our team offers opportunities for career growth and advancement. Fraser Health offers competitive benefits, including:

• Four weeks of vacation to start
• Comprehensive 100% employer paid benefits
• Immediate enrollment in a defined municipal pension plan
• 87% maternity top-up
• Flexible schedule – more flexible scheduling options available for regular status nurses
• 50% subsidy on Translink passes
• Earn an additional $2.00 per hour on every productive hour worked when you are a specialty qualified nurse working in ER, plus an additional $2.15 per hour when you are in a regular position.

Detailed Overview
In accordance with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) standards of practice and the Mission and Values of Fraser Health, the Registered Nurse provides direct patient care in an emergency department by assessing, planning, providing, and evaluating nursing care.

Responsibilities

• 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. Plans, performs and evaluates nursing interventions and care.
• Collaborates with patients and their families/caregivers in developing the care plan and encourages family participation in the development, implementation and ongoing modification of the care plan.
• Participates in the care and discharge planning process for patients on admission ensuring the care plan is established and implemented effectively and updating it as necessary.
• 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.
• Collaborates with members of the interprofessional care team including physicians, licensed practical nurses, patient care coordinator, clinical nurse educators, and other health care professionals in the identification and resolution of issues.
• Teaches patients and families/caregivers about illness prevention, health restoration and health maintenance to help patients accomplish their health care goals.
• Plans and discusses referral information with patient and their families/caregivers 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 and Fraser Health procedures.
• Participates on nursing committees, care conferences and councils as assigned or with manager’s agreement.
• Participates in research and quality improvement activities by identifying patient care issues, collecting data, and identifying needs and recommendations for corrective action and changes to practices.
• Participates in in‑services and other educational programs and identifies own learning goals to maintain current clinical competence.
• Acts as a preceptor or mentor to assigned new nursing staff and students; shares information, demonstrates care activities, and participates in orientation.
• Provides feedback to the manager or delegate regarding the effectiveness of patient care programs, policy/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

• Ability to complete initial and ongoing patient assessment and provide nursing care…