Registered Nurse, Emergency - Specialty Qualified

Fraser Health•Langley, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Fraser Health is seeking a specialty-trained Emergency Nurse to join the acute Emergency Department team at Langley Memorial Hospital. In accordance with British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives standards and Fraser Health’s mission and values, the Registered Nurse works collaboratively with the interprofessional care team to provide person-centered emergency care. The nurse assesses, plans, provides, and evaluates nursing care for patients, and supports patients and their families throughout care and discharge planning.

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 applicable postgraduate coursework in emergency nursing, or an equivalent combination of emergency education, training, and experience.
Ability to complete initial and ongoing patient assessments, apply clinical and diagnostic reasoning, and provide appropriate or prescribed nursing interventions.
Effective verbal, written, and electronic communication with patients, families or caregivers, the public, medical staff, and the interprofessional care team.
Ability to provide empathetic, culturally sensitive, person-centered care and advocate for patients.
Ability to integrate and evaluate information from multiple sources to solve problems.
Ability to teach patients and families or caregivers about health care and well-being.
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, basic principles, and research-based or evidence-informed practice to support nursing decisions and actions.
Ability to operate related equipment and relevant computer applications.
Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Responsibilities

Assess patients using observation, communication, data review, and physical assessment; determine nursing diagnoses and appropriate interventions.
Plan, perform, and evaluate nursing interventions and care.
Work with patients and their families or caregivers to develop and update care plans, encourage participation, and uphold patient rights, choice, and autonomy.
Participate in admission, care, and discharge planning; coordinate with the interprofessional team and Patient Care Coordinator on issues affecting care or discharge.
Coordinate nursing care by setting priorities, assigning and delegating tasks to support staff, and making referrals according to protocols and practice standards.
Collaborate with physicians, Licensed Practical Nurses, the Patient Care Coordinator, Clinical Nurse Educators, and other health professionals to resolve issues and respond to changes in patient condition.
Teach patients and families or caregivers about illness prevention, health restoration, health maintenance, self-care, and discharge needs.
Discuss referral information with patients and families or caregivers and initiate referrals to appropriate health care or community agencies with the interprofessional team.
Document assessments, diagnoses, observations, interventions, responses, outcomes, evaluations, and referrals in accordance with standards and Fraser Health procedures.
Participate in nursing committees, care conferences, and councils as assigned or agreed with the Manager.
Contribute to research and quality improvement by identifying patient care issues, collecting data, and recommending corrective actions or practice changes.
Attend in-services and educational programs, identify learning goals, and maintain current clinical competence and knowledge.
Precept or mentor assigned new nursing staff and students, share information, demonstrate care activities, and participate in orientation.
Provide feedback to the Manager or delegate about patient care programs, clinical decision-support tools, policies, and equipment.
Perform other related duties as required.