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Nurse Clinician, Perinatal Program - Royal Columbian Hospital

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Fraser Health

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid Level
  • Healthcare
    Education & Teaching
  • New Westminster

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  • You must have RN registration, 3 years clinical experience, leadership skills, perinatal specialty training, NRP, CSR, and strong teaching, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
  • You will provide clinical leadership, support nursing staff, assess perinatal patients, develop education tools, evaluate programs, and promote research-based practices in perinatal care.

Requirements

  • Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM). Three (3) years of recent related clinical experience including one (1) year of education and/or leadership experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Completion of post graduate course work in a perinatal specialty program.
  • Current Caesarean Section Recovery (CSR), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) and Fetal Health Surveillance.
  • Demonstrated ongoing professional development with concentration on leadership skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to provide supervision, leadership, and work direction.
  • Clinical proficiency/expertise in applicable related nursing specialty.
  • Ability to role model direct care skills, coach, mentor and teach nursing skills that are compliant with current standards of practice and that ensure quality of care.
  • Ability to apply educational theories and evidence to teaching practices.
  • Ability to identify learning needs of individual or groups of staff.
  • Ability to foster effective teaching and learning relationships.
  • Ability to facilitate learning and create effective learning environments.
  • Ability to collaborate with a variety of stakeholders in preparing appropriate learner environments.
  • Ability to develop and utilize appropriate practice assessment tools.
  • Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
  • Ability to work independently in an organized and self directed manner.
  • Ability to problem-solve and effectively deal with conflict situations.
  • Ability to conceptualize teaching from a unit to regional focus.
  • Knowledge of research processes and methodology.
  • Ability to operate related equipment.
  • Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Responsibilities

  • Demonstrates expertise and provides clinical leadership in evidence-informed practice related to perinatal patients; reviews literature, consults with experts, collaborates with members of the interprofessional team, evaluates clinical practice, recommends changes to existing standards to the Manager.
  • Provides clinical support and facilitation of learning experiences for new nursing staff, casual staff and senior nurses in the Acute Perinatal Program by role modelling direct patient care skills, providing information based on application of theories, concepts, principles and best practices, and maintaining current reference material to assist staff/students to provide quality patient care.
  • Role models direct patient care skills to staff and students related to perinatal patients and provides just in time education at the point of care required to ensure optimal care. Coaches, mentors and provides information utilizing clinical evidence, policy (e.g. clinical decision support tools), literature and resources, and education theory.
  • Performs comprehensive perinatal nursing assessment to patients who present or who are admitted and/or present to perinatal units with complex care needs; intervenes as needed, and evaluates outcomes of these interventions. Collaborates with the interprofessional team to develop/support development of individualized care plans, ongoing evaluation of the care plan, the appropriate and timely discharge and/or transfer of patients home or to alternate care settings, and the coordination of referrals and linkages to appropriate community resources.
  • Collaborates with the Program Manager and Clinical Nurse Educator or designate to coordinate the introduction of new skills/procedures, and arrangement of in-service sessions/orientations as required. Collaborates with Nurse Educator or designate to produce other educational materials as required.
  • Collaborates with Clinical Nurse Educator to arrange and/or provide preceptorships and mentorship for staff and students regarding care of perinatal patients, as appropriate.
  • Develops and revises education tools/plans on the basis of identified learner needs, chart audits, patient outcomes, and introduction of new/revised clinical decision support tools or scope(s) of practice/roles/functions.
  • Plans and schedules education activities and maintains a system for tracking attendance; maintains related statistics.
  • Delivers learner-centered education to individuals or groups of staff and patient/families through methods such as coaching, conducting presentations, facilitating groups, and providing lectures.
  • Evaluates effectiveness of education programs and consultations to ensure adult care/learning needs are met and to determine opportunities for improvement; maintains related reports.
  • Collaborates with other practice leaders to provide leadership, consultation and performance support to clinical staff, employed student nurses and students to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care.
  • Supports staff to plan and carry out patient/family education about discharge planning, illness prevention and health promotion.
  • Participates in quality improvement and risk management activities by methods such as evaluating effect of changes in practice, making recommendations to improve current practices, and conducting quality and safety audits.
  • Promotes research based practice through methods such as collaborating with interdisciplinary team and promoting staff awareness and involvement in research activities, identifying practice issues that require research, and facilitating the development of ongoing research.
  • Assists the Manager/delegate by attending panel interviews, providing recommendations on the selection of new staff, and providing feedback on optimal use of budgetary resources as requested, including recommending use of related products that help meet patient goals.
  • Assists the Manager/delegate in assessing and supporting clinical skill and performance, as related to perinatal care, by providing related input and coaching staff to help them achieve established clinical performance goals.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

FAQs

What is the salary range for the Nurse Clinician position in the Perinatal Program at Royal Columbian Hospital?

The salary range for this position is CAD $49.20 - $67.08 per hour.

What qualifications are required for this position?

Candidates must have current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM), three years of recent related clinical experience including one year of education and/or leadership experience, and completion of post graduate course work in a perinatal specialty program.

What type of experience is necessary for this role?

A minimum of three years of recent clinical experience related to perinatal care, including at least one year in an education and/or leadership role, is required or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Are there specific certifications required for this position?

Yes, current certifications in Caesarean Section Recovery (CSR), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), and Fetal Health Surveillance are required.

What responsibilities does the Nurse Clinician have?

The Nurse Clinician provides clinical leadership, performs nursing assessments, develops individualized care plans, conducts educational sessions, participates in quality improvement activities, and collaborates with interprofessional teams.

Does the role involve working with students and new staff?

Yes, the Nurse Clinician role involves providing clinical support and facilitating learning experiences for new nursing staff, casual staff, and students by role modeling direct patient care skills and offering just-in-time education.

Is there an opportunity for career growth and advancement within Fraser Health?

Yes, Fraser Health offers opportunities for career growth and advancement as part of their commitment to professional development.

What kind of benefits does Fraser Health provide?

Employees receive a competitive compensation package that includes four weeks of vacation to start, comprehensive health benefits, and a pension plan.

Does Fraser Health support diversity in the workplace?

Yes, Fraser Health values diversity in the workforce and seeks to maintain an environment of Respect, Caring, and Trust.

How can potential candidates apply for the position?

Interested candidates are invited to apply through the Fraser Health careers portal or connect with them via their careers social channels.

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Mission & Purpose

Located in British Columbia, Fraser Health is one of Canada’s largest and fastest growing health authorities that operates 12 hospitals (including Level 1 and 3 Trauma Centres), the province’s first state-of-the-art outpatient centre and other facilities. Serving over two (2) million British Columbians in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley, our team of over 48,000+ staff, medical staff and volunteers is dedicated to serving our patients, families and communities to deliver on our vision: Better health, best in health care.