Registered Nurse, Acuity, Mount St. Joseph

Registered Nurse, High Acuity, Mount St. Joseph

• PHC multi-site:
• LMC multi-site:
• Categories:
  Registered Nurse/Registered Psychiatric Nurse
• Max hourly: 55.91 CAD
• Salary grade: L3
• Employment type:
  
  Temporary Full-Time
• Rotation:
  Days/Nights Rotating
• FTE: 1.00
• Schedule:
  
  ,
• Union: 200
• Labour agreement: NURS
• Dual RN/RPN (BCNU/HSA) Posting:

• Req
• Location:
  
  Vancouver
• Work site:
  Mt St Joseph Hospital
• Primary site:
  Mt St Joseph Hospital - 3080 Prince Edward Street Vancouver, British Columbia Canada
• PHC multi-site:
• LMC multi-site:
• Work model:
  Onsite
• Categories:
  Registered Nurse/Registered Psychiatric Nurse
• Min hourly: 41.42 CAD
• Max hourly: 55.91 CAD
• Salary grade: L3
• Employment type:
  
  Temporary Full-Time
• Rotation:
  Days/Nights Rotating
• FTE: 1.00
• Schedule:
  
  ,
• Union: 200
• Labour agreement: NURS
• Dual RN/RPN (BCNU/HSA) Posting:

Within the context of a client and family centred model of care, and in accordance with the Mission, Vision, Values and strategic directions of Providence Health Care, the person promotes a safe, respectful, and civil working environment for patients, residents, families, visitors and staff. Reporting to the Patient Care Manager, the Staff Nurse, assesses, identifies, plans, implements and evaluates the nursing care required to assist patients/residents in meeting their physical, social, spiritual and psychological needs using an established framework for nursing practice.

Develops, implements, evaluates and revises the plan of care. Incorporates individual and/or group teaching into the care plan and nursing interventions and/or makes referrals to other identified resources. Supports other nurses and health care professionals by collegially sharing information and demonstrating procedures. The Staff Nurse works within an interdisciplinary clinical framework in accordance with the BCCNM Standards and consistent with the mission, vision and values and established protocols of Providence Health Care.

Education:

• Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives, or in Residential Care and Mental Health, current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives.
• Completion of a post graduate high acuity nursing course. Consideration will be given to candidates with one year's recent, related experience in an equivalent setting or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated knowledge and ability to perform Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) procedures appropriate for the area of service.
• Ability to work as a member in an interdisciplinary team.
• Ability to apply decision making and analytical skills.
• Ability to deal with others effectively.
• Ability to role model conflict resolution strategies.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to prioritize and organize work.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Ability to teach and identify patient/resident learning needs.
• Ability to lead patient/family group sessions.
• Ability to provide clinical direction.

• A competitive salary: The salary range for this position is$41.42-$55.91
  per hour depending on experience.
• Meaningful impact :
  Your dedication and expertise will directly impact the lives of individuals struggling with health emergency situations.
• Growth opportunities: We welcome individuals at all stages of their career, offering opportunities for professional development and growth.
• Inclusive culture :
  We respect the diversity, dignity and interdependence of all persons. We value the cultural richness that our diverse workforce brings to the care of our equally diverse population of patients and residents.

Your Day to Day:

• Reviews patient/resident status through methods such as reviewing the patient/resident chart and other written information, patient/resident observation, interviewing patient/resident and family members, completion of questionnaires, collateral information and consultation with peers and other members of the health care team.
• Assesses patient/resident problems and needs, plans, implements, evaluates and prioritizes nursing care and nursing interventions and develops the plan of care for patients/residents using clinical judgement and evidence-based practice.
• Provides nursing care according to identified policies and procedures, technology and PHC standards.
• Monitors patient/resident progress, evaluates outcomes, reassesses if goals are not met, and modifies plan of care based on evaluation.
• Records observations and reports problems and/or changes in patient/resident condition to designated staff.
• Provides direct nursing interventions for management of crisis and life threatening situations.
• Documents information including assessments, plan of care, patient/resident status and progress and discharge plans in a manual and/or computerized environment.
• Accompanies patients in medical…