Current registration as a Registered Nurse with BCCNM.
Completion of a recognized critical care nursing program or two years of relevant clinical experience.
Broad knowledge of nursing theory and client/family centred care.
Thorough understanding of critical care drugs and their effects.
Ability to assess and manage critical situations effectively.
Responsibilities
Provide nursing care to critically ill clients in the CSICU.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes.
Consult and confer with other healthcare providers as needed.
Participate in hospital committees and approved research projects.
Maintain and advance clinical competence in nursing practice.
Benefits
Opportunity to work in a high-stakes, rewarding environment.
Access to ongoing professional development and training.
Supportive team culture focused on client and family care.
Engagement in interdisciplinary collaboration for holistic care.
Full Job Description
Salary Details
The salary range for this position is CAD $41.42/Hr. - CAD $55.91/Hr.
Job Summary
Come work as a Nurse at Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) in the Cardiac Surgery Intensive Care Unit (CSICU) at Vancouver General Hospital in Vancouver, BC! Apply now to join the team!
Within the context of a client and family centred care model and in accordance with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) standards of practice for registered nurses, code of ethics and the established mission, vision, values, objectives and policies of Vancouver Hospital and Health Sciences centred, provides nursing care to high risk critically ill clients with unpredictable outcomes attached to life-support equipment, and/or clients in post-anaesthetic recovery, both by working independently and as a member of a interdisciplinary team. Enhances quality of life from the perspective of the client/family. Consults, confers, and collaborates with other health care givers. Demonstrates expertise and leadership in nursing practice. Maintains and advances clinical competence. Participates on designated hospital committees/teams and approved research projects as assigned.
Qualifications
Education & Experience
Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
Completion of a recognized critical care nursing program or two years' recent, related clinical experience.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Broad knowledge of nursing theory and practice within a client/family centred model of care.
Broad knowledge of BCCNM standards for nursing practice.
Thorough knowledge of the indications, actions, reactions, routes, dosages, and side effects of anaesthetic and other drugs used in critical care environment.
Thorough knowledge of nursing problems commonly encountered in a critical care environment.
Thorough knowledge of the physiological and behavioural aspects of complex critical illnesses.
Knowledge of other health care disciplines and their role in client care.
Demonstrated ability in nursing practice to assess and manage critical and life-threatening situations.
Demonstrated ability to respond immediately and appropriately to sudden emergencies.
Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize workload.
Demonstrated ability to plan and implement plans of care.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
Demonstrated ability to communicate with, and deal effectively with, clients and their families, co-workers, physicians, and other health care staff.
Demonstrated ability to communicate in writing accurately, concisely, and clearly.
Demonstrated ability to teach clients and their families.
Demonstrated ability to provide leadership and work direction.
Demonstrated physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
Demonstrated skill in CPR techniques.
Skill in techniques appropriate to a critical care environment.
Skill in the use of critical care monitoring and support equipment.
Basic computer literacy to operate a computerized patient care information system.
About Vancouver Coastal Health
Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) is a publicly funded healthcare organization that provides a range of health services to residents in the Vancouver area. VCH is responsible for the delivery of hospital, community, and long-term care services, as well as public health and mental health services. The organization has a team of healthcare professionals, including doctors, nurses, and support staff, who work together to provide high-quality care to patients. VCH is committed to improving the health of the population it serves and works closely with community partners to address health issues and promote healthy living.
