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Registered Nurse, Cardiac Surgery Intensive Care Unit - Royal Columbian Hospital

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Fraser Health

15d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior Level
  • Healthcare
  • New Westminster

AI generated summary

  • You must be a graduate RN with BCCNM registration, have Critical Care Level 2, and a year of cardiac surgery experience, or two years in critical care and one year in cardiac surgery.
  • You will assess and implement patient care, communicate with the healthcare team, advocate for patients, participate in quality improvement, and maintain a safe environment.

Requirements

  • Qualifications: Education and Experience
  • Graduate of an approved school of nursing with current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
  • Completion of Critical Care Level 2 course plus one (1) year's Cardiac Surgery experience or two (2) years' recent experience in critical care in an acute care facility and one (1) year recent Cardiac Surgery experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
  • Current Basic Rescuer Certificate.
  • Skills and Abilities
  • Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
  • Ability to deal effectively with others.
  • Ability to organize and prioritize work.
  • Ability to operate related equipment.
  • Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Responsibilities

  • Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates nursing care of assigned patients. Diagnoses actual or potential problems and strengths, plans interventions, performs planned interventions and evaluates outcomes.
  • Collects information from a variety of sources using skills of observation, communication and physical assessment to enable the provision of appropriate nursing care.
  • Writes timely and accurate reports of relevant observations including patient and family teaching and evaluation of nursing care.
  • Communicates and consults with members of the health care team about patients care. Participates in multidisciplinary conferences. Explains plan of care to patients and their family.
  • Acts as an advocate to protect and promote the patients rights to autonomy, respect, privacy, dignity and access to information.
  • Participates in quality improvement activities and research by identifying patient care issues and collecting data.
  • Participates as an active member on nursing and hospital committees and councils for improvement of patient care and/or work environment.
  • Participates in the orientation and ongoing education of nursing staff and students by providing information and acting as a preceptor as appropriate. Identifies self-learning needs and attends educational programs to maintain and enhance clinical competency.
  • Participates in the evaluation of patient care programs, techniques, standards and procedures by providing feedback about effectiveness and patient care outcomes.
  • Maintains a safe environment for patients, families and staff by adhering to established safety and emergency practices and procedures.
  • Performs other professionally related duties as required.

FAQs

What is the salary range for the Registered Nurse position in the Cardiac Surgery Intensive Care Unit?

The salary range for this position is CAD $41.42 - $59.52 per hour.

Is there a signing bonus available for this position?

Yes, there may be a signing bonus of up to $15,000 for qualified candidates.

What type of employment is this position?

This is a Full Time position.

Where is the Royal Columbian Hospital located?

The Royal Columbian Hospital is located in New Westminster, B.C.

What are the education requirements for this position?

Candidates must be a graduate of an approved school of nursing with current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).

What specific experience is required for this role?

Completion of Critical Care Level 2 course plus one year of Cardiac Surgery experience or two years of recent experience in critical care in an acute care facility and one year of recent Cardiac Surgery experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Is current certification required for applying?

Yes, a current Basic Rescuer Certificate is required.

What skills are beneficial for this position?

Successful candidates should have effective communication skills, the ability to deal effectively with others, strong organizational and prioritization skills, the ability to operate related equipment, and the physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Will I be involved in patient care planning and evaluation?

Yes, as a registered nurse in this position, you will be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care for assigned patients.

Are there opportunities for ongoing education and professional development?

Yes, participation in the orientation and ongoing education of nursing staff and students is part of the responsibilities, along with identifying self-learning needs and attending educational programs to enhance clinical competency.

Fraser Health

Science & Healthcare
Industry
10,001+
Employees
2001
Founded Year

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.