Registered Nurse (RN) - Med/Surg - Short Stay Unit

Vancouver Coastal Health • North Vancouver, BC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) is seeking a Registered Nurse to join the Short Stay Unit at Lions Gate Hospital in North Vancouver, BC. This role is part of the provincial implementation of minimum Nurse to Patient Ratios (mNPRs), an initiative aimed at enhancing nursing practice and strengthening quality of care. VCH is committed to fostering quality practice and learning environments where nurses can grow and thrive, guided by values of caring for everyone, continuous learning, and striving for better results. VCH is a world-class innovator in medical care, research, and teaching, serving over one million BC residents and embracing bold thinking and smart risks to achieve the best patient outcomes.

Requirements

• Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
• Demonstrated ability in nursing practice related to the designated client group.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement care plans.
• Demonstrated ability to adjust to unexpected events, problem-solve, set priorities and deal with conflict.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively (both orally and in writing).
• Demonstrated ability to deal with others effectively, including the ability to work collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated ability to counsel and teach clients and their families.
• Demonstrated ability to provide leadership through initiative and independence.
• Demonstrated skill in clinical techniques and the use of applicable equipment and supplies.
• Demonstrated skill in CPR techniques.
• Demonstrated ability to operate related equipment, including the ability to effectively use a computerized client care information system.
• Demonstrated physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate client care for the designated surgical short stay patient/client group.
• Participate in discharge planning.
• Function as a client advocate.
• Teach clients and their families about illness/injury and overall health promotion and wellness.
• Enhance quality of life from the perspective of the client/family.
• Document care provided and respond to incidents in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Consult, confer and collaborate with other health care providers.
• Maintain and advance own clinical competence.
• Participate on designated hospital committees/teams and approved research projects as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services
• Award-winning recognition programs

What This Job Offers

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