Registered Nurse (RN) - Infusion / Vascular Access

Salary

The salary range for this position is CAD $41.42 / Hr. - CAD $55.91 / Hr.

Job Summary

Come work as a Registered Nurse in Infusion / Vascular Access with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) is looking for a Registered Nurse with experience in Venous Access devices to join the Medical Daycare team at Lions Gate Hospital, North Vancouver, BC.

Apply today to join our team!

As a Registered Nurse - Infusion / Vascular Access you will :

• Provide intravenous therapy to clients in safe and effective manner to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Work independently and as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Enhance quality of life from the perspective of the client / family.
• Consult, confer, and collaborate with other health care providers and members of the Infusion Program.
• Demonstrate expertise and leadership in IV therapy including facilitating and developing internal communication linkages / relationships to advocate for continued usage of the infusion program by unit nursing staff.
• Maintain and advance your own clinical competence.
• Participate 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 one (1) year experience with venous access devices.

Knowledge & Abilities

• Broad knowledge of nursing theory and practice within a client / family centred model of care.
• Broad knowledge of BCCNM standards for nursing practice.
• Knowledge of the standards of practice for parenteral therapy.
• Knowledge of principles of asepsis and infection control.
• Demonstrated ability in IV Therapy such as establishing peripheral IV access.
• Demonstrated skill in caring for a variety of parenteral therapy devices, including peripheral lVs, CVCs, VADs.
• Demonstrated knowledge and skill related to medication actions / side effects, anatomy and physiology, fluid and electrolyte balance, blood and blood components, and site selection legalities.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and implement plans of care in relation to client / family priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to assess client responses to care, and to respond appropriately. Demonstrated ability to adjust to new or unexpected events.
• Demonstrated ability to deal with conflict situations.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and / or 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, co-workers, 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, facilitation, coaching, and work direction.
• Demonstrated physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Demonstrated skill in the use of medical equipment and supplies appropriate to the clinical area. Demonstrated skills in CPR techniques.
• Basic computer literacy to operate a computerized patient care information system.

Closing Statement

The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes.

WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?

VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents.

At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and "going first" when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families.

We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.

• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
• Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
• Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff

Equity, diversity, and inclusion are essential to our goals of creating a great place to work and delivering exceptional care.

We acknowledge and accommodate unique differences and ensure special measures are in place so that all prospective and current employees are given an opportunity to succeed.