Registered Nurse, Cardiac Services - Interventional Cardiology Memorial Hospital & Roy

Registered Nurse, Cardiac Services – Interventional Cardiology (Surrey Memorial Hospital & Royal Columbian Hospital)

We are currently hiring for a Regular Part‑time Registered Nurse, Cardiac Services – Interventional Cardiology to join our Cardiac Services team at Surrey Memorial Hospital and Royal Columbian Hospital located in Surrey & New Westminster, B.C.

Salary
: CAD $41.42 – $59.52 per hour

Job Summary

• OTP:
  Multi‑site float between SMH and RCH.
• Part‑time, regular roster.

Benefits

• 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.
• Eligibility based on employment status.

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 by assessing, planning, providing and evaluating nursing care to patients in an acute medical unit.

Responsibilities

• Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates nursing care of assigned patients.
• Coordinates and provides nursing care according to physician and anaesthetist orders and in conformance with established standards and hospital policies.
• Modifies care as needs change, initiating immediate treatment such as applying non‑invasive monitoring devices if required.
• Explains procedures to the patient and/or teaches the patient how to deal with the result of the procedure.
• Obtains, checks, sets up and positions supplies, instruments and equipment required for interventional procedure, ensuring that instruments and equipment are in working order.
• Performs circulation duties including passing instruments and supplies, medications and other materials to the team.
• Documents assessments, nursing diagnosis, observations, interventions, patient/family responses, outcomes/evaluations, and referrals according to practice standards and Fraser Health procedures.
• Collaborates with members of the inter‑professional 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.
• Coordinates nursing care for the patient, sets priorities, assigns and delegates tasks to support staff and makes referrals to the inter‑professional care team according to established protocols and practice standards.
• 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.
• 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, in collaboration with members of the inter‑professional care team, initiates referrals to appropriate health care/community agencies.
• Dismantles tables in accordance with care and handling instructions of special instruments and Occupational Health and Safety regulations.
• Participates on nursing committees, care conferences and councils as assigned or as agreed to with the Manager.
• 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, procedures or protocols.
• Participates in and attends in‑services and other educational programs, identifying own learning goals and maintaining and updating current clinical competence and knowledge within area of practice.
• Acts as a preceptor or mentor to assigned new nursing staff and students; shares information, demonstrates care activities, participates in orientation.
• Provides feedback to the Manager/delegate regarding the effectiveness of patient care programs, policy/clinical decision support tools (e.g., clinical pathways, standards, order sets and procedures), and equipment.
• Maintains a safe environment for patients, families and staff by adhering to established…