This night-shift post on the cardiac ward pairs patient care with mentoring new nurses. The Registered Nurse provides and coordinates pre and post-operative nursing care, including assisting with surgical and interventional procedures and discharge teaching for adults and children in an inpatient unit and/or outpatient clinic or setting. The role works collaboratively with the inter-professional care team in providing person-centered care, in accordance with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) standards of practice and the Mission and Values of Fraser Health.
Responsibilities
Assess patients and collect information from a variety of sources using skills of observation, communication, data review and physical assessment
Make a nursing diagnosis of the patient's condition and determine whether the condition can be improved or resolved by an appropriate nursing intervention
Plan, perform and evaluate nursing interventions and care
Observe patient acuity for significant changes in patient condition and intervene to provide and manage care as necessary
Act to resolve problems or emergency situations by planning and performing nursing interventions and care, and evaluating outcomes
Assist physicians to perform therapeutic interventions by assisting with appropriate patient positioning for procedures and using a variety of procedure-related medical equipment
Assemble, maintain and be responsible for all procedural equipment
Collaborate with patients and their families/caregivers in developing the care plan and encourage family participation in the development, implementation and ongoing modification of the care plan
Establish 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
Participate in the care and discharge planning process for patients on admission by ensuring the care plan is established and implemented effectively, updating care plan and intervening as appropriate, collaborating with the interprofessional care team to ensure comprehensive care planning and delivery, and collaborating and communicating with the Patient Care Coordinator on issues that will affect the care/discharge plan
Coordinate nursing care for the patient; set priorities, assign and delegate tasks to support staff, and make referrals to the interprofessional care team according to established protocols and practice standards
Collaborate with members of the interprofessional 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
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Teach patients and families/caregivers about illness prevention, health restoration and health maintenance to help patients accomplish their health care goals
Assess learning needs of the patient and family/caregiver; provide information and demonstration of care activities to support self-care and the discharge plan
Plan and discuss referral information with patient and their families/caregivers and, in collaboration with members of the interprofessional care team, initiate referrals to appropriate health care/community agencies
Document assessments, nursing diagnosis, observations, interventions, patient/family responses, outcomes/evaluations, and referrals according to practice standards and Fraser Health procedures
Participate on nursing committees, care conferences and councils as assigned or as agreed to with the Manager
Participate in research and quality improvement activities by identifying patient care issues, collecting data, and identifying needs and recommendations for corrective action and changes to practices, procedures or protocols
Participate in and attend in-services and other educational programs
Identify own learning goals and maintain and update current clinical competence and knowledge within area of practice
Act as a preceptor or mentor to assigned new nursing staff and students; share information, demonstrate care activities, participate in orientation
Provide feedback to the Manager/delegate regarding the effectiveness of patient care programs, policy/clinical decision support tools (e.g. clinical pathways, standards, order sets and procedures), and equipment
Perform other related duties as required
Requirements
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 relevant clinical 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
Ability to initiate and maintain intravenous therapy
Ability to complete initial and ongoing patient assessment (clinical and diagnostic reasoning) and provide nursing care through appropriate/prescribed technical, therapeutic, safety type interventions
Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families/caregivers, the public, medical staff and members of the interprofessional care team using verbal, written and electronic communication means
Ability to promote person-centered care that demonstrates empathy for patients and families/caregivers, sensitivity to diverse cultures and preferences, and patient advocacy
Ability to integrate and evaluate data from multiple sources to problem-solve effectively
Ability to teach and instruct patients and families/caregivers about topics essential to their health care and well-being
Ability to organize and prioritize work
Ability to collaborate with and promote cooperation among members of the interprofessional care team
Ability to use factual information, prior learning and basic principles and procedures to support nursing decisions and actions with relevant research-based evidence/evidence-informed practice
Ability to operate related equipment including relevant computer applications
Physical ability to perform the duties of the position
Benefits
Four weeks of vacation in your first year
Comprehensive health benefits
Pension plan
About the Company
Fraser Health is a rapidly growing organization that values diversity in the workforce and seeks to maintain an environment of Respect, Caring and Trust. It is committed to planetary health, and its hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable, and culturally safe manner.
Fraser Health owns and operates a chain of healthcare centers that provides primary and mental healthcare services..
