Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) is focused on three integrated components of health care: Acute, Community and Primary Health. VCH operates 102 health care centres in 17 municipalities, including BC's largest hospital and one of Canada's largest research institutes. Our specialties include Trauma, Neurosciences, Bone Marrow Transplants, Burns and Plastics, Solid Organ Transplant, Public/Community Health and Mental Health. Our talented, dedicated health care teams characterize the cultures and lifestyles of our coastal mountain communities and the city of Vancouver.
| Job Title: |
Registered Nurse, Critical Care - Emergency |
| Work Site: |
Powell River Hospital |
| Status: |
Regular Part Time (0.43) |
| Start Date: |
As Soon As Possible
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| Salary: |
$29.02 - $38.10 per hour |
| Hours: |
Weekdays: 1600 - 2000 / Weekends: 1700 - 2100, 4 days on, 4 days off |
| Reference#: |
028836 |
JOB SUMMARY:
Within the context of a client and family-centred care model, and in accordance with the Registered Nurses’ Association of British Columbia (CRNBC) standards of professional practice, Code of Ethics, and the established mission, vision, values, objectives and policies of Vancouver Coastal Health, provides emergency nursing care to clients/patients of all ages presenting with a wide variety of symptoms within an uncontrolled environment and care to critically ill patients/clients with unpredictable outcomes attached to life-support equipment, and/or clients in post-anaesthetic recovery. As member of emergency response team, stabilizes and resuscitates multi-trauma victims, and prepares for and responds to disaster situations. 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:
Completion of a recognized advanced program in emergency care nursing and completion of a recognized critical care nursing program or two (2) years’ recent, related experience.
Current practicing registration with the College of Registered Nurses of British Columbia (CRNBC).
Knowledge & Abilities:
Broad knowledge of nursing theory and practice within a client and family centered care model. Broad knowledge of CRNBC’s standards for nursing practice. Demonstrated ability in nursing practice related to designated client group. Demonstrated ability to plan and implement plans of care in relation to client/family priorities. Demonstrated ability in interviewing and assessment skills. Demonstrated ability to assess client responses to care, and to respond appropriately. Demonstrated ability to adjust to new or unexpected events. Demonstrated ability in the management of trauma in an emergency setting. Demonstrated ability to deal with conflict situations. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team. Demonstrated ability to communicate orally and in writing. Demonstrated ability to communicate with, and deal effectively with, clients and their families, coworkers, physicians, other health care staff, and staff of outside agencies. Demonstrated ability to counsel and teach clients and their families based on their priorities. Demonstrated ability to provide leadership and work direction.
Short-listed candidates will be contacted; others will be kept in our database for future consideration.
***Employees of VCH who apply to this posting using this site will be considered with other external candidates. Seniority will not apply.***
Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.
Keywords: Registered Nurse, RN, R.N. Nurse, Nursing, Critical Care Nursing, Emergency Nursing, Emerge, ER, E.R, Emergency
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