IVF Coordinator & Procedure Area Nurse

The Fertility Partners • Victoria, BC

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

Olive Fertility Centre is a patient-centred care facility which views patient care from the patient’s perspective. All employees embrace this concept ensuring patients receive excellent quality care with a compassionate, attentive touch. This is a position for a Registered Nurse who has completed the training required to be a Procedure Room Nurse and an In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) Nurse Coordinator and has demonstrated proficiency in the performance of nursing procedures in accordance with Olive Fertility Centre’s standards of care.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BN), Nursing Science (BNS), or Science of Nursing (BScN) from an accredited university
• Current registration with the British Columbia College Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) as Authorized to practice – Current – Practising RN
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider (current certification, within last year)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Provider (current certification, within 2 years)
• Safe and Effective Procedural Sedation and Analgesia (SEPSA) certification within last 2 years
• Phlebotomy training, including a combination of training and experience, proficiency in performing phlebotomy skills in a busy clinical environment. If not already in possession of this certification, opportunity for training and practical experience will be provided on site.
• Experience in dispensing medications to patients, knowledge of and proficiency in the Rights of Medication Administration, and counselling patients on use of subcutaneous, IM, Oral and vaginal medications.
• Adequate computer skills. Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint, in particular). Understanding of the internet is necessary.
• Exercise critical inquiry skills to develop [and practice] professional judgment
• Speak and understand spoken English, write and understand written English well enough to avoid mixing up words and meanings
• Recognize own non-verbal signals and interpret those received from others while considering individual difference in expression and associated meaning
• Manage own behaviour well enough to provide safe, competent and ethical nursing care
• Fulfill responsibility as part of a team
• Manage time appropriately
• Develop relationships and rapport with individuals and groups
• Recognize the needs of clients and colleagues
• Professional Standards for Registered Nurses and Nurse Practitioners (BCCNM)
• Scope of Practice for Registered Nurses (BCCNM)
• BCCNM Practice Standards

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in reproductive endocrinology is not required but is preferred however due to the complexities of this nursing specialty.
• Previous experience in a high acuity, emergency, ICU or perioperative setting is an asset.
• Previous gynaecology, labour and delivery, or sexual health nursing are also preferred experiences.

Responsibilities

• Performs assigned duties at a proficient level and has been signed off by the Clinic Manager/Team Lead in accordance with Olive Fertility Centre’s procedures, protocols, and training manuals.
• Works in procedure rooms and recovery area at Olive and performs nursing functions supporting patients through their initial assessment, managing symptoms of fertility disease, teaching and guiding through treatment, managing early pregnancy and pregnancy loss, as well as the resolution of treatment.
• Participates in procedural and team nursing, as well as monitoring patients in treatment.
• Practices independently within the scope of practice of an RN.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and reviewing professional publications and relevant textbooks.
• Seeks out and completes continuing education modules, where available, and conferences in the field of infertility, women’s health nursing, or patient care excellence (per approval by manager).
• Seeks education internally from colleagues and peers, attending learning sessions offered by the employer when available.
• Abides by and follows Olive Fertility Centre’s Code of Ethical Conduct.
• Maintains punctuality, arrives at work in the morning allowing time to change into scrubs (if needed) and begin patient care or assigned duty by scheduled start time.
• Nursing work is very demanding and requires maximum concentration and presence of mind. All nurses must be cognizant of arriving to work rested, alert, and energetic.
• Wear scrubs only on the premises of the clinic, or within the building in which the clinic location is situated. Coming from home, going home, or exiting the building while in scrubs is unacceptable and prohibited.
• Consistently considerate of colleagues and maintains a professional environment.
• Works cooperatively with a multidisciplinary team to provide excellent patient care, while meeting the objectives and goals of the practice.
• Works weekends and holidays as scheduled, inclusive of on-call responsibilities.
• Acts as a liaison between the nursing and other departments to disseminate information and communicate areas for continual quality improvement.
• Performs nursing duties as assigned by the Clinic Manager or Team Lead. If the Nurse assesses their work demands on the day that they will be unable to complete assigned duties, it is their responsibility to seek the assistance of another nurse or advise the Clinic Manager or Team Lead early in the day for reassignment/assistance.
• Works with the physician care team and greater nursing team to assist in the fair distribution of nursing work and is proactive of helping others.
• Attends practice, team, and department meetings as requested.
• Assists the accounting department in assuring appropriate and timely billing for medications and services.
• Follows verbal and written instructions given by the Clinic Manager and Nurse Team Lead.
• Strictly follows all safety rules and regulations including handling sharps, blood borne pathogens, biological safety, and exposure control plans.
• Demonstrates consideration for colleagues by maintaining a quiet, professional environment in all areas of the clinic.
• Respects patients.
• Maintains the confidentiality and integrity of patient medical and private information.
• Responds to problems arising with patient care equipment, troubleshooting, and initiating assistance sequence as needed.
• Keeps all patient care equipment clean and well-organized.
• Cleans work area(s) after themselves.
• Monitoring
• Obstetrical
• Antral Follicle Count
• Administering, Dispensing, Counselling
• Medication and Supplies Ordering
• Medication and Supplies Management
• COH
• IVF/ICSI
• PGT-A
• Egg Freeze
• Emergency Sperm Freeze
• Assisting at egg retrieval (OPUs)
• Scrubbing at egg retrieval
• Assisting at embryo transfers
• Assisting at diagnostic procedures such as hysteroscopies, biopsies and sono-hystograms
• Admission, monitoring and discharge of patients in the recovery room before and after these procedures
• IUI/DI
• Blood List
• Cycle set-up/coordination
• Management of Early Pregnancy
• Pregnancy Loss Management
• Specialized assignments as backup for other departments
• Phlebotomy
• Medical Device Reprocessing
• Reception
• Chart preparation and scheduling
• Medication payment
• Other duties as required by operational needs
• Sperm Retrieval Program
• Research Projects
• e-IVF Super User
• Out-of-Town (OOT) Program
• Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis (PGD) Program
• Donor Sperm Program
• Anonymous Donor Egg Program
• Known Donor Egg Program
• Known Donor Embryo Program
• Gestational Carrier Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level