Current registration as a Registered Nurse with BCCNP.
Experience in nursing practice for short stay surgeries.
Knowledge of pathophysiology for common diagnoses and surgeries.
Ability to perform nursing assessments and interventions for specific clinical situations.
Skill in managing post-operative complications and pain management.
Competency in using medical equipment relevant to patient care.
Proficient in documenting client care accurately and timely.
Responsibilities
Provide nursing care to assigned patients in the Short Stay Unit.
Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate client care for surgical patients.
Participate in discharge planning and client advocacy.
Educate clients and families on health promotion and wellness.
Document care provided and respond to incidents per policies.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams and other healthcare providers.
Engage in professional development and participate in committees or research projects.
Benefits
Opportunity to work in a dynamic healthcare environment.
Access to professional development and training.
Supportive interdisciplinary team culture.
Engagement in client and family-centered care initiatives.
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 with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) on the Short Stay Unit at UBC Hospital in 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 surgical short stay 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 Nursing Professionals (BCCNP) standards (professional & practice) and code of ethics for a Registered Nurse. 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 Nursing Professionals (BCCNP).
Skills & Abilities
Demonstrated ability in nursing practice related to designated client group - Short Stay Surgeries.
Demonstrated knowledge of pathophysiology related to common diagnosis/surgeries and specific clinical situations related to area of practice (e.g. Neurological - seizures, stroke, spinal injuries, ALS, MS; Cardiovascular - heart failure, angina, MI; Respiratory - asthma, COPD, pneumonia; Gastrointestinal - peritonitis, pancreatitis, hepatic failure; Genitourinary - renal failure; Hematology - immunodeficiency, thrombosis; Endocrine/Glandular; Musculoskeletal.).
Demonstrated ability to provide nursing assessments & interventions related to common diagnosis/surgeries and specific clinical situations relevant to the designated patient/client group (e.g. Neurological - stroke; Cardiovascular - cardiac arrest, septic shock, arrhythmia; Respiratory - ineffective airways, impaired gas exchange; Gastrointestinal - abdominal assessments and drainage, liver profile, enteral feeding; Genitourinary - nephrotoxic agents, AV Fistula, urine and creatinine assessments; Endocrine - blood sugar, electrolytes, hormone replacement; Musculoskeletal - skin and muscle evaluations, immobilizers, pharmacological agents, wound care; Hematology - CBC, WBC, administration of blood products).
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 non-invasive ventilation (CPAP); enteral feeding tubes; special urinary catheters; other care related pumps, catheters, tubes, 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 post-operative anxiety, discomfort, pain, and/or complications; complex pain management issues; sensitivity to opioids, opioid tolerance; or cardiac issues. Utilizes the Pain Assessment Record to perform comprehensive pain assessments.
Demonstrated skill in safe care & management of complex wound/ostomy care, catheterization, gastrointestinal tubes/drains, compartment syndrome, blood glucose monitoring, and pharmacological agents.
Demonstrated skill in IV insulin management, enteral nutrition, administering blood and blood product transfusions, and infection monitoring of invasive sites or devices (CVC/PICC).
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.
