Registered Nurse, Transition Line - Intensive Care Unit - Royal Columbian Hospital

Registered Nurse, Transition Line - Intensive Care Unit - Royal Columbian Hospital

Job Summary

Have an interest in working as a nurse in the Intensive Care Unit at Royal Columbian Hospital? What is a transition line you ask? Just that… an opportunity for nurses to transition and consolidate their skills with working in a specialty nursing area prior to and/or completing their specialty nursing education post graduate coursework within the agreed-to time frames.

Critical Care Program

• In house Critical Care program (CCP) - offered 2-3 intakes a year. The program is about 12 weeks long in a full-time studies format.
• BCIT Critical Care Program - offered in 4 intakes a year. The program is 37 weeks long (24 weeks online studies and 13 weeks full time studies format).

Join our amazing team at Royal Columbian Hospital (RCH) in New Westminster, B.C., where you’ll play a crucial role in providing urgent care to patients in critical condition.

New Westminster

New Westminster is known for its stunning waterfront views along the Fraser River, located on the north side of the Fraser River bordering several municipalities in each direction (Burnaby, Coquitlam, Surrey, and Delta), making it the centre of the Greater Vancouver region.

Experience and Benefits

• Comprehensive, 100% Employer-Paid Benefits:
  Enjoy peace of mind with full coverage.
• Generous Vacation Time: eligible employees can earn up to four weeks of vacation to recharge and relax.
• Benefit Portability:
  Seamlessly transfer your benefits from another HEABC employer.
• Immediate Pension Enrollment:
  Secure your future with a defined municipal pension plan from day one.
• Maternity Top-Up:
  Receive an 87% top-up during maternity leave.
• Trans Link Pass Subsidy:
  Save on commuting costs with a 50% subsidy on Trans Link passes.
• Additional employee discounts and perks available.

Overview and Responsibilities

In accordance with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) standards of practice and Fraser Health values, the Registered Nurse provides direct patient care by assessing, planning, providing and evaluating nursing care. The purpose of this position is to provide qualified registered nurses the opportunity to consolidate their skills by rotating through a specialty nursing unit prior to and/or during the undertaking of post graduate course work applicable to the relevant specialty nursing unit.

Applicants are expected to participate in and successfully complete the applicable post graduate specialty nursing courses/program within the agreed-to time frames.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and collect information from various sources; perform nursing diagnoses and plan, perform and evaluate nursing interventions and care.
• Collaborate with patients and families/caregivers to develop and modify the care plan; establish a therapeutic relationship and advocate for privacy, dignity and patient autonomy.
• Participate in care and discharge planning; update care plans and coordinate with the interprofessional care team and the Patient Care Coordinator.
• Coordinate nursing care; set priorities, assign tasks to support staff, and make referrals as appropriate.
• Collaborate with the interprofessional care team to identify and resolve issues and adjust care plans as needed.
• Educate patients and families about illness prevention, health restoration and maintenance; assess learning needs and support self-care and discharge planning.
• Discuss referrals to health care/community services with patients and families in collaboration with the care team.
• Document assessments, diagnoses, interventions, outcomes and referrals per practice standards.
• Participate in nursing committees, care conferences and quality improvement activities as assigned.
• Maintain ongoing clinical competence and knowledge; participate in in-services and related educational programs.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Graduation from an approved School of Nursing with current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
• Completion of the applicable post graduate specialty nursing course/program or willingness to complete.
• Current certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS).

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to complete initial and ongoing patient assessment and provide nursing care with appropriate interventions.
• Effective communication with patients, families, staff and the interprofessional care team using verbal, written and electronic means.
• Commitment to person-centered care, empathy, cultural sensitivity and patient advocacy.
• Ability to integrate and evaluate data from multiple sources to problem-solve; teach patients and families about health topics.
• Organize and prioritize work; collaborate with the interprofessional care team; use evidence-informed practice.
• Operate related equipment and relevant computer applications; maintain physical ability to perform duties.

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