Registered Nurse, Transition Line - Emergency - Royal Columbian Hospital

Fraser Health•New Westminster, BC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is ideal for Registered Nurses interested in the Emergency Department who have limited experience or are still completing required post-graduate coursework for specialty roles. The position offers an opportunity to consolidate skills by rotating through a specialty nursing unit(s) before and/or during the completion of post-graduate coursework. Successful applicants must participate in and complete the applicable post-graduate specialty nursing courses/program within agreed-to time frames. The role is located at Royal Columbian Hospital (RCH) in New Westminster, B.C., a key facility in the ongoing Royal Columbian Hospital Redevelopment Project. New Westminster offers scenic waterfront views and is centrally located within the Greater Vancouver region.

Requirements

Graduation from an approved School of Nursing.
Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
Completion of the applicable post graduate specialty nursing course/program and/or willingness to complete the applicable post graduate specialty nursing courses/program.
Current certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS).
Ability to complete initial and ongoing patient assessment and provide nursing care through appropriate interventions.
Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, the public, medical staff, and the interprofessional care team.
Ability to promote person-centered care, demonstrating empathy, sensitivity to diverse cultures, and patient advocacy.
Ability to integrate and evaluate data from multiple sources to problem-solve effectively.
Ability to teach and instruct patients and families.
Ability to organize and prioritize work.
Ability to collaborate with and promote cooperation among members of the interprofessional care team.
Ability to use factual information, prior learning, and basic principles to support nursing decisions with evidence-based practice.
Ability to operate related equipment including relevant computer applications.
Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Responsibilities

Assesses patients and collects information from various sources, making nursing diagnoses and determining appropriate interventions.
Plans, performs, and evaluates nursing interventions and care.
Collaborates with patients, families/caregivers in developing care plans, fostering therapeutic relationships, and advocating for patient rights and autonomy.
Participates in care and discharge planning, ensuring timely updates and collaboration with the interprofessional care team.
Coordinates nursing care, sets priorities, delegates tasks to support staff, and makes referrals.
Collaborates with the interprofessional care team (Physicians, LPNs, PCC, CNEs, etc.) to resolve issues and adjust care plans.
Teaches patients and families about illness prevention, health restoration, and maintenance, assessing learning needs and providing instruction.
Plans and discusses referral information, initiating referrals to appropriate health care/community agencies.
Documents assessments, diagnoses, interventions, responses, outcomes, and referrals according to standards.
Participates in nursing committees, care conferences, and councils.
Participates in research and quality improvement activities, identifying patient care issues and recommending changes.
Participates in in-services and educational programs, identifying own learning goals and maintaining clinical competence.
Provides feedback to management regarding patient care programs, policies, and equipment.
Performs other related duties as required.