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

Job Summary:

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.

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, and working collaboratively with the inter-professional 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. May be requested to perform duties at various sites within Fraser Health.

Responsibilities:

• Conducts a comprehensive nursing assessment of the patient on admission and at regular intervals.
• Collaborates with patients and their families/care givers, Physicians and members of the inter-professional care team in the development, implementation and ongoing modification of the care plan.
• Participates in the care and discharge planning process for patients on admission; ensures the care plan is established and implemented effectively.
• Coordinates nursing care for the patient, sets priorities, assigns and delegates tasks to support staff.
• Collaborates with members of the inter-professional care team including Physicians, Patient Care Coordinators, Clinical Nurse Educators, and other health care professionals/providers as required.
• Teaches patients and families/care givers focusing on illness prevention, health restoration and health maintenance.
• Plans and discusses referral information with patient and their families/care givers.
• Documents assessments, nursing diagnosis, observations, interventions, patient/family responses, outcomes/evaluations, and referrals.
• Participates in and attends in-services and other educational programs.
• Acts as a preceptor or mentor to guide the clinical experience of assigned new nursing staff and students.
• Participates on designated programs and professional committees, care conferences and councils as assigned.
• Provides feedback to the Manager/delegate on the effectiveness of patient care programs.
• Participates in quality improvement and risk management activities.
• Participates in research and special projects in collaboration with other members of the inter-professional team.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience: Graduation from an approved School of Nursing. Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM). Two (2) years' recent, related clinical nursing experience in the designated clinical area and completion of post graduate course work and/or certification applicable to the designated clinical area, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Skills And Abilities:

• Clinical proficiency in the designated clinical area.
• Ability to initiate and maintain intravenous therapy.
• Ability to complete initial and ongoing patient assessment and apply nursing theory and expertise.
• Ability to recognize acuity changes.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families/care givers, the public, medical staff and members of the inter-professional care team.
• Ability to promote person-centered care that demonstrates empathy for patients and families/care giver.
• Ability to plan, organize and prioritize work in a continually changing environment.
• Ability to work independently and to collaborate with and promote cooperation among members of the inter-professional care team.
• Ability to teach and instruct patients, families/care givers, and community partners.
• Ability to operate related equipment including relevant computer applications.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

About Fraser Health: Fraser Health is the heart of health care for over two million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, Canada. We are committed to planetary health and value diversity in the work force.

Together, we are the heart of health care.

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