Registered Nurse - Cardiac Services - Interventional Cardiology

Registered Nurse - Cardiac Services - Interventional Cardiology

Salary
CAD $41.42 - $59.52 / hour

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.

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In accordance with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) standards of practice and the Mission and Values of Fraser Health, and working collaboratively and in partnership with the interprofessional care team in the provision of person-centered care, the Registered Nurse provides direct patient care by assessing, planning, providing and evaluating nursing care to patients in an acute medical unit.

• Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates nursing care of assigned patients. Identifies actual or potential problems, plans interventions, performs planned interventions and evaluates outcomes. Collects information from a variety of sources using skills of observation, communication, data review and physical assessment.
• Coordinates and provides nursing care to assigned patients according to physician and anaesthetist orders and in conformance with established standards and hospital policies. Sets priorities, assigns and delegates tasks to appropriate staff.
• Modifies care as needs change. Initiates 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. Reports instruments/equipment in need of repair.
• 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, adjustments to care plans as required, and in regard to changes in patient condition.
• 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/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.
• Teaches patients and families/care givers about illness prevention, health restoration and health maintenance to help patients accomplish their health care goals. Assesses learning needs of the patient and family/care giver; provides information and demonstration of care activities to support self‑care and the discharge plan.
• Plans and discusses referral…