Registered Nurse - PACU Casual

Clearpoint Health Network Inc.•New Westminster, BC

About The Position

Clearpoint Health Network (CHN) is one of Canada’s largest trusted providers of independent surgical and multi-disciplinary medical centres across Canada. They work in close collaboration with hospitals, insurance providers, regional health organizations, and workers’ compensation boards to deliver high-quality care across Canada, meeting the needs of patients while alleviating capacity pressure on public health systems. New Westminster Surgical Centre, a division of Clearpoint Health Network, is hiring a Casual Registered Nurse for their Post-Anesthetic Care Unit (PACU).

Requirements

Completion of an accredited nursing education program combined with 2 – 3 years recent experience in an acute care post-anesthetic care unit environment, with at least 4-6 months current PACU experience within a tertiary setting.
Active/eligible for registration and practice permit with the British Columbia College of Nursing Professionals.
Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) peri-anesthesia certification or critical care certification/Completion of a post-secondary educational institution peri-anesthesia nursing or critical care nursing program/Completion of a health authority peri-anesthesia or critical care education program and/or the equivalent in education and experience.
Current Basic Cardiac Life Support – Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP).
Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
Certification and recent experience with IV initiation.
Experience with care of an intubated patient.
Experience with ECG analysis.
Advanced knowledge of regional anesthesia, neuroaxial anesthesia, multimodal analgesia and chronic pain.
Adaptable to a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment.
Ability to maintain a physically demanding job.
Must be able to work staggered shifts, possibly extended shifts.
Excellent assessment, organization, communication and team interaction skills.
Current immunization for hepatitis B, influenza, measles, mumps, rubella, tetanus, and diphtheria.
Current tuberculin skin testing (within 6 months before date of hire).

Responsibilities

Collaborates with all members of the health care team.
Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection control policies, medication administration and storage procedures and controlled substances regulations.
Documents patient care appropriately in the medical record.
Participates cooperatively and communicates effectively with team members
Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and participating in professional societies.
Participates in educational programs as required.
Assists with the orientation and support for new staff to the facility.
Performs related duties as assigned by leader.
Maintains compliance with all company policies and procedures.