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Fraser Health

Public health authority operating hospitals

Registered Nurse - Surgical Services, Post Anesthetic Care Unit

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeNew Westminster, BC, CanadaCA$41.42 - CA$59.52 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Graduation from an approved School of Nursing is required.
  • Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives is required.
  • At least one year of recent relevant clinical nursing experience in the designated clinical area, plus completion of postgraduate coursework and/or certification applicable to the designated clinical area, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience, is required.
  • Clinical proficiency in the designated clinical area is required.
  • Proficiency in initiating and maintaining intravenous therapy is required.
  • Ability to complete initial and ongoing patient assessment, including clinical and diagnostic reasoning, and apply nursing theory and expertise to provide care through appropriate or prescribed technical, therapeutic, and safety interventions is required.
  • Ability to recognize changes in acuity and respond to emergency situations involving patients and families is required.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with physicians and other personnel is required.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families or caregivers, the public, medical staff, and interprofessional care team members through verbal, written, and electronic communication is required.
  • Ability to promote person-centered care through empathy, sensitivity to diverse cultures and preferences, and patient advocacy is required.
  • Ability to integrate and evaluate information from multiple sources to solve problems effectively is required.
  • Ability to teach patients and families or caregivers about topics essential to their health care and well-being is required.
  • Ability to organize and prioritize work is required.
  • Ability to collaborate with and promote cooperation among interprofessional care team members is required.
  • Ability to use factual information, prior learning, and basic principles and procedures to support nursing decisions and actions with relevant research-based evidence or evidence-informed practice is required.
  • Ability to operate related equipment, including relevant computer applications, is required.
  • Physical ability to perform the duties of the position is required.

Responsibilities

  • Assess post-anesthetic patients by collecting and evaluating information from multiple sources using observation, communication, data review, and physical assessment; diagnose nursing conditions; determine whether nursing interventions can improve or resolve conditions; and plan, perform, evaluate, and document nursing interventions and care.
  • Provide nursing care for patients' critical care needs according to physicians' and anesthetists' orders and established standards and hospital policies; initiate immediate treatment when required and modify care as needs change.
  • Share information and collaborate with physicians, licensed practical nurses, patient care coordinators, clinical nurse educators, and other interprofessional care providers to identify and resolve issues, adjust care plans, and respond to changes in patient condition.
  • Coordinate patient nursing care by setting priorities, assigning and delegating tasks to support staff, and making referrals to the interprofessional care team according to established protocols and practice standards.
  • Maintain a safe and therapeutic environment for patients and staff by following bacteriological and preventative medicine principles and remaining familiar with fire and other emergency procedures.
  • Establish therapeutic relationships by demonstrating empathy, trust, and respect; advocate for patient privacy, dignity, and access to information; and support patient choice and autonomy in decision-making and care planning.
  • Document assessments, nursing diagnoses, observations, interventions, patient and family responses, outcomes, evaluations, and referrals according to practice standards and Fraser Health procedures.
  • Participate in nursing committees, care conferences, and councils as assigned or agreed with the manager.
  • Participate in research and quality improvement by identifying patient care issues, collecting data, and identifying needs and recommendations for corrective actions or changes to practices, procedures, or protocols.
  • Attend in-services and other educational programs and identify learning goals to maintain and update current clinical competence and knowledge in the area of practice.
  • Act as a preceptor or mentor to assigned new nursing staff and students, share information, demonstrate care activities, and participate in orientation.
  • Provide the manager or delegate with feedback on the effectiveness of patient care programs, clinical decision-support tools such as clinical pathways, standards, order sets and procedures, and equipment.
  • Perform other related duties as required.

About the Company

Fraser Health

Public health authority operating hospitals

Fraser Health is a Canadian health authority that provides health services to about 1.8 million people in British Columbia. It operates 12 hospitals, including major trauma centers, as well as outpatient care and surgery centers, and offers services in residential care, public health, home health, and mental health. It employs more than 40,000 staff, medical staff, and volunteers who coordinate care across hospitals, clinics, and community settings to ensure patients receive the right care at the right time. Its goal is to keep communities healthy by delivering accessible, high-quality care and by creating good workplaces for its employees and volunteers.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Grant
Total funding
$20K
Headquarters
Surrey, Canada
Founded
2001

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