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Registered Nurse - Nursing Services

Fraser Health
Vancouver, BC
$41.42 - $59.52 / hour
Experienced
Company Benefits
Health Insurance
Posted 12 days ago

The salary range for this position is CAD $41.Why Fraser Health? Fraser Health is the heart of health care for nearly two million people in 20 diverse communities from Burnaby to Fraser Canyon on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Coast Salish and Nlaka'pamux Nations, and is home to six Métis Chartered Communities. Our hospital and community-based services are delivered by a team of 45,000+ staff, medical staff and volunteers dedicated to serving our patients, families, and communities: Better health, best in health care. Effective October 26, 2021, all new hires to Fraser Health will need to have full COVID 19 vaccination (have received a full series of a World Health Organization "WHO" approved vaccine against infection by SARS-COV-2, or a combination of approved WHO vaccines). Please note this applies to all postings, and individual medical exemptions must be approved by the Provincial Health Officer. Joining our team offers you opportunities to work in a rapidly growing organization with health professionals who are excellent in their respective fields, career growth and advancement, a competitive compensation package (including four weeks of vacation to start, comprehensive health benefits, and pension plan), and the rewarding opportunity to make a difference every single day in health care. We invite you to apply today and find out why employees recommend Fraser Health to their friends as an exceptional place to work. We are committed to planetary health, we value diversity in the work force and seek to maintain an environment of Respect, Caring and Trust. Connect with us on our Careers social channels where you'll learn about exciting opportunities, get career tips from our recruiters, and meet some of your future team members! You can also visit us on Indeed and Glassdoor . Provides and coordinates care to assigned patients in an interdisciplinaryPalliative Complex Care Unit setting consistent with current Standards of Professional Practice as outlined by the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) and the established nursing policies, standards, philosophy, vision, purpose and values of Fraser Health. Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates nursing care for assigned patients admitted to the designated Palliative Complex Care Unit; Collects patient 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. # Consults and collaborates with members of the interdisciplinary health care team about patient care; participates in interdisciplinary conferences and partners with patients and families whenever possible to develop an appropriate plan of care. # Participates in quality improvement activities and research by identifying patient care issues and collecting data; provides input into the development, implementation and evaluation of program goals, objectives, policies and procedures. # Participates in the evaluation of patient care programs, techniques, standards and procedures by providing feedback about effectiveness and patient care outcomes. # Participates in the orientation and ongoing education of nursing staff and students by providing information and acting as a preceptor, as appropriate. # Participates as an active member on nursing and hospital committees and councils for improvement of patient care and/or work environment. # Graduation from an approved school of Nursing. One (1) year recent acute medical/surgical nursing or acute palliative care experience, plus completion of a certificate in the designated clinical area, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Demonstrated understanding of the scope of practice of other health care disciplines. Demonstrated knowledge in the field of palliative care. Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. Ability to operate related equipment including applicable software applications.