Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with BCCNM.
Experience in nursing practice for acute medicine, including geriatric and chronic disease populations.
Knowledge of pathophysiology and treatment protocols for common diagnoses in acute care.
Ability to perform nursing assessments and interventions for complex clinical situations.
Competency in using medical equipment relevant to acute care, such as central venous access devices and oxygen delivery systems.
Proficient in documenting patient care accurately and timely according to organizational standards.
Skilled in managing acute and chronic pain, as well as end-of-life care.
Responsibilities
Provide nursing care to assigned patients in the Acute Medicine unit.
Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for designated patient groups.
Participate in discharge planning and advocate for clients.
Educate clients and families on health promotion and illness management.
Document care provided and respond to incidents per established policies.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams and other healthcare providers.
Engage in continuous professional development and participate in hospital committees.
Benefits
Comprehensive health and dental benefits.
Generous vacation and leave policies.
Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.
Supportive work environment focused on team collaboration.
Access to wellness programs and resources.
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 Registered Nurse at Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) in our Acute Medicine unit at Lions Gate Hospital in North Vancouver, BC! Apply now to join the team!
Using a best practices approach, provides nursing care to assigned patients/clients working independently and as a member of an interdisciplinary care team. Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates client care for designated acute medicine patient/client group. Participates in discharge planning, functions as a client advocate and teaches clients and their families about illness/injury and overall health promotion and wellness. Enhances quality of life from the perspective of the client/family. Documents care provided and responds to incidents in accordance with established policies and procedures. Consults, confers and collaborates with other health care providers. Maintains and advances own clinical competence. Participates on designated hospital committees/teams and approved research projects as assigned.
Practices in accordance with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) standards (professional & practice) for a Registered Nurse and code of ethics. Practices within the scope of practice as set by the organization, as per VCH policies and guidelines/clinical practice documents and within own competence. This practice is aligned with the vision, mission, goals and values of the organization as well as with the concept of a client and family centred care model.
Qualifications
Education & Experience
Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
Skills & Abilities
Demonstrated ability in nursing practice related to designated client group - Acute Medicine including geriatric and chronic disease patient populations.
Demonstrated knowledge of pathophysiology, treatment protocols, and nursing interventions related to common diagnoses and specific clinical situations related to area of practice (e.g. Cognitive impairment/Dementia; Respiratory Disease/Asthma/COPD; Diabetes; Renal; Bowel management; Gastrointestinal disease; Heart Failure (CHF); Addictions).
Demonstrated ability to provide nursing assessments & interventions related to common diagnoses and specific clinical situations relevant to the designated patient/client group (e.g. Delirium (PRISME/CAM); Dementia (PIECES framework); Depression (ECT); Dysphagia; Sepsis/Shock; Respiratory depression/failure; Renal failure; Hepatic failure; Stroke; Malignancy; Cardiac complications, Cardiac Arrest; ETOH withdrawal (CIWA Assessment); Endocrine disorders; GI disorders).
Demonstrated ability to perform focused secondary assessments and integrate information from a variety of sources including diagnostics and develop plan of care relevant to the designated patient/client group.
Demonstrated ability to anticipate and respond to potential complications and care issues relevant to the designated patient/client group.
Demonstrated ability in correct usage of equipment and maintains competency in working with Central venous access devices; Oxygen delivery equipment; other care related tubes, catheters, drains, suctions for patient population.
Demonstrated ability to document client care on appropriate systems/forms in accordance with organizational and unit standards in a timely and accurate manner.
Demonstrated skill in the management of patients with acute/chronic pain management; addictions/withdrawal issues; end of life care. Utilizes the Pain Assessment Record to perform comprehensive pain assessments.
Demonstrated skill in safe care & management of IV/CVC; Oxygen Therapy; NG Insertion; Wound care; Chest tubes; Post Thoracentesis/Paracentesis Drains; Catheterization; Medication reconciliation, transcription and administration (various routes).
Demonstrated skill in assessing, maintaining, troubleshooting CVC/PICC/IVAD; Tracheostomy; NG insertion; Nephrostomy/Percutaneous drains.
Demonstrated skill in performing RN autonomous scope of practice and standards of care relevant to designated patient/client population including IV, infection control, isolation protocols etc.
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.
