Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute/Emergency/Long Term Care, Bella Coola
About The Position
Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) is seeking Registered Nurses to join their team at Bella Coola General Hospital in Bella Coola, BC. This role involves providing nursing care to patients/clients on the inpatient ward, predominantly older residents in a continuing care setting, and emergency nursing care to patients/clients of all ages presenting to the emergency department. The nurse will work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team, focusing on enhancing quality of life, demonstrating continuous improvement, and maintaining clinical competence. The position also involves participating in committees and potentially approved research projects. Bella Coola General Hospital is equipped with 10 acute beds, 5 long-term care beds, a 3-bed emergency department, laboratory, diagnostic imaging, Telehealth, Mental Health, Public Health, and Home & Community Support Services, as well as a medical clinic and pharmacy.
Requirements
- Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
- Completion of a recognized advanced nursing program in emergency or critical care nursing, one year recent, related experience in emergency or critical care nursing, or an equivalent combination of education training and experience.
- Broad knowledge of nursing theory and practice within a client/family centred model of care.
- Broad knowledge of BCCNM’s standards for nursing practice.
- Demonstrated ability in nursing practice related to designated client group.
- Demonstrated ability to plan and implement care plans.
- Demonstrated ability to assess patient/client/resident responses to care, and to respond appropriately.
- Demonstrated ability to adjust to unexpected events, problem-solve, set priorities and deal with conflict.
- Demonstrated ability in the management of trauma in an emergency setting.
- Demonstrated ability in nursing practice to assess and manage critical and life-threatening situations.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate (orally and in writing) and deal effectively with clients and their families, coworkers, physicians, other health care staff, and staff of external agencies.
- Demonstrated ability to counsel and teach clients and their families.
- Demonstrated ability to provide leadership through initiative and independence.
- Demonstrated ability to model and mentor new staff and students.
- Demonstrated skill in clinical techniques and the use of applicable equipment and supplies.
- Demonstrated skill in CPR techniques.
- Demonstrated computer skills 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 patients/clients on the inpatient ward.
- Provides nursing care to predominantly older residents in a continuing care setting.
- Provide emergency nursing care to patients/clients of all ages presenting to the emergency department with a wide variety of symptoms.
- Works independently and as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
- Enhances quality of life from the perspective of the client/resident/patient and/or family.
- Consult, confer, and collaborate with other health care providers.
- Demonstrate continuous improvement and best practices approach in nursing practice.
- Demonstrate expertise and leadership in nursing practice.
- Maintain and advance own clinical competence.
- Participate on designated 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
