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Fraser Health

Public health authority operating hospitals

Registered Nurse - Cardiac Surgery Intensive Care Unit, CSICU

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

  • Graduate of an approved school of nursing and hold current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives.
  • Complete a Critical Care Level 2 course plus one year of cardiac surgery experience, or have two years of recent critical care experience in an acute care facility and one year of recent cardiac surgery experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
  • Hold a current Basic Rescuer Certificate.
  • Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
  • Deal effectively with others.
  • Organize and prioritize work.
  • Operate related equipment.
  • Have the physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Responsibilities

  • Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for assigned patients, including diagnosing actual or potential problems and strengths, planning and performing interventions, and evaluating outcomes.
  • Collect information from a variety of sources using observation, communication, and physical assessment to provide appropriate nursing care.
  • Write timely and accurate reports of relevant observations, including patient and family teaching and evaluation of nursing care.
  • Communicate and consult with health care team members about patient care, participate in multidisciplinary conferences, and explain the plan of care to patients and families.
  • Advocate to protect and promote patients’ rights to autonomy, respect, privacy, dignity, and access to information.
  • Participate in quality improvement activities and research by identifying patient care issues and collecting data.
  • Participate as an active member of nursing and hospital committees and councils to improve patient care or the work environment.
  • Participate in the orientation and ongoing education of nursing staff and students by providing information and acting as a preceptor as appropriate; identify self-learning needs and attend educational programs to maintain and enhance clinical competency.
  • Participate in evaluating patient care programs, techniques, standards, and procedures by providing feedback about effectiveness and patient care outcomes.
  • Maintain a safe environment for patients, families, and staff by following established safety and emergency practices and procedures.
  • Perform other professionally 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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