Registered Nurse, Cardiac Access & Assessment - Triage - Royal Columbian Hospital
Salary
The salary range for this position is CAD $41.42 - $59.52 / hour.
Job SummaryRoyal Columbian Hospital is conveniently located adjacent to the Sapperton Sky Train station on the Expo Line
1. This makes it easily accessible by public transit for both patients and staff.
Join us on an exciting project and make history. The Royal Columbian Hospital Redevelopment Project (RCHRP) is a multi-year, multi-phase project to increase the hospital's capacity, beds, and services.
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 the exceptional benefits of working with us- 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
* Eligibility based on employment status
Detailed OverviewIn 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, assists the Cardiac Program Coordinator by facilitating the placement of patients who require cardiac procedures/intervention.
Performs pre‑admission screening of urgent/emergent patients using a variety of pre‑admission methods such as interviews, patient history, problem identification and ensuring diagnostic testing is completed, reviewed and abnormalities reported. Enters data and updates cardiac databases; supports the administration of the cardiac waitlist management system and contributes to its ongoing evaluation, revision and improvement. Communicates high‑risk patient and status information to integrated cardiology team;
provides clinical support to patients/families awaiting cardiac procedures/interventions.
- Pre‑admission screening of all referred patients by interviewing patients, reviewing patient histories, conducting nursing assessment, uses clinical decision making to identify potential problems and working with physicians to optimize clinical condition and ensure required diagnostic tests are booked and completed.
- Full nursing review including review of diagnostic testing and identifies abnormalities; reports these to the Physicians as appropriate.
- Ensuring that patient/family centered support and educational information is provided to cardiovascular patients in a timely manner using principles of health literacy and involving translation services as needed. Providing education both in person and virtually. Serves as point of contact and provides on‑going telephone support to wait list patients and their families.
- Nursing assessment and patient teaching both in person and through virtual strategies.
- Communicating potential problems with patients to clinical areas, physicians and physician offices as required.
- Participating in daily patient reviews and triage, ensuring the procedure slates reflect patient demand and acuity, priority principles, and ensuring ready, willing, and able to attend appointment for procedure.
- May attend and participate in weekly Heart Team rounds and in the discussion of patients. As required/appropriate, provides information and assessment findings regarding high‑risk patients, focused on optimum decision making and collaboration between disciplines.
- Collegial sharing of expertise with other health care professionals.
- Utilizing established systems to…
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