Registered Nurse, Medicine-Ridge Meadows Hospital

Registered Nurse, Medicine-Ridge Meadows Hospital-Maple Ridge

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Salary The salary range for this position is CAD $41.42 - $59.52 / hour

Job Summary We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Part‑Time Registered Nurse, Medicine to join our emergency team at Ridge Meadows Hospital located in Maple Ridge, B.C.

Come work with us! We invite you to apply today and find out why employees recommend Fraser Health as an exceptional place to work. Fraser Health is committed to planetary health, values diversity in the workforce, and strives to maintain an environment of respect, caring, and trust.

Joining our team offers opportunities to work in a rapidly growing organization with health professionals who excel in their fields, career growth and advancement, a competitive compensation package (including four weeks of vacation to start, comprehensive health benefits, and a pension plan), and the rewarding opportunity to make a difference every single day in health care.

• Your overall compensation is increased – As part of the new provincial collective agreement, a regular status nurse receives an increase to overall compensation.
• 100% of your benefits are employer‑paid with no out‑of‑pocket costs.
• You’re immediately enrolled in a defined pension plan (no waiting period).
• You’re eligible for an 87% maternity leave top‑up.
• You can maintain a flexible schedule – as part of the new collective agreement, more flexible scheduling options are available for regular status nurses.

In 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 and in partnership with the interprofessional care team in the provision of person‑centered care, the Registered Nurse provides direct patient care by assessing, planning, providing and evaluating nursing care to patients in acute inpatient areas.

• Assesses patients and collects information from a variety of sources using skills of observation, communication, data review and physical assessment. Makes a nursing diagnosis of the patient’s condition and determines whether the condition can be improved or resolved by an appropriate nursing intervention. Plans, performs and evaluates nursing interventions and care.
• Collaborates with patients and their families/caregivers in developing the care plan and encourages family participation in the development, implementation and ongoing modification of the care plan. Establishes 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.
• Participates 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.
• Coordinates nursing care for the patient; sets priorities, assigns and delegates tasks to support staff, and makes referrals to the interprofessional care team according to established protocols and practice standards.
• Collaborates 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.
• Teaches patients and families/caregivers about illness prevention, health restoration and health maintenance to help patients accomplish their health care goals. Assesses learning needs of the patient and family/caregiver; provides information and demonstration of care activities to support self‑care and the discharge plan.
• Plans and discusses referral information with patient…