Job Summary

Are you a registered nurse who is interested in providing patient care to cardiac patients? Then this may just be the position for you! Join our amazing team at Royal Columbian Hospital (RCH) in New Westminster, B.C., where you’ll play a crucial role in providing cardiac care to those in need.

The purpose of this position is to provide qualified registered nurses the opportunity to consolidate their skills by rotating through a specialty nursing unit(s) prior to and/or during the undertaking of post graduate course work. As such, successful applicants will be expected to participate in and successfully complete the applicable post graduate specialty nursing courses/program within the agreed-to time frames.

Detailed Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patients and collects information from a variety of sources using skills of observation, communication, data review and physical assessment.
• Collaborates with patients and their families/care givers in developing the care plan.
• Participates in the care and discharge planning process for patients on admission.
• Coordinates nursing care for the patient; sets priorities, assigns and delegates tasks to support staff.
• Collaborates with members of the interprofessional care team.
• Teaches patients and families/care givers about illness prevention, health restoration and health maintenance.
• Documents assessments, nursing diagnosis, observations, interventions, patient/family responses, outcomes/evaluations, and referrals.
• Participates on nursing committees, care conferences and councils.
• Participates in research and quality improvement activities.
• Provides feedback to the Manager/delegate regarding the effectiveness of patient care programs.

Qualifications

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).

About Fraser Health

Fraser Health is the heart of health care for over two million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, Canada.