Registered Nurse (RN) - Med/Surg, Bella Coola
About The Position
Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) is seeking Registered Nurses to join the team at Bella Coola General Hospital in Bella Coola, BC. This role involves providing nursing care to assigned patients/clients, working both independently and as part of an interdisciplinary care team. Key responsibilities include assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating client care, participating in discharge planning, advocating for clients, and educating clients and their families about illness, injury, and health promotion. The role also focuses on enhancing the quality of life for clients and their families, documenting care, responding to incidents, consulting with other healthcare providers, and maintaining clinical competence. Additionally, participation in designated hospital committees/teams and approved research projects may be required. Bella Coola General Hospital is a facility with 10 acute beds, 5 long-term care beds, and a 3-bed emergency department, supported by laboratory, diagnostic imaging, Telehealth, Mental Health, Public Health, and Home & Community Support Services. The hospital also houses a medical clinic and a pharmacy.
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 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
- Provide nursing care to assigned patients/clients working independently and as a member of an interdisciplinary care team.
- Assess, plan, implement and evaluate client care.
- Participate in discharge planning, functions as a client advocate and teaches 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 responds 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 are available to employees and their immediate families
- Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
- Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff
- Relocation Assistance
- Staff housing may be available
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
