Salary range : The salary range for this position is CAD $41.42 - $59.52 / hour Why Fraser Health? :

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Are you a dedicated Registered Nurse looking to make a meaningful impact on patients’ lives? Join our dynamic team at Eagle Ridge Hospital in Port Moody, B.C.

Hear from Clinical Nurse Educator, Wendy, about her experience working in a Medicine Unit at Eagle Ridge Hospital : Wendy, Clinical Nurse Educator, Medicine

Eagle Ridge Hospital is a 168 bed hospital in Port Moody, British Columbia, serving the communities of Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Anmore and Belcarra. The hospital offers medical, surgical, and cardiac programs, as well as 24 / 7 emergency services with over 53,000 visits annually.

The Tri-Cities is an informal grouping of three lively suburban communities of Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, and Port Moody and two semi-rural residential areas of Belcarra and Anmore that have grown together, and are each unique from the other. These stunning communities offer urban living in a picturesque natural setting - the ideal location for the avid city-goer and outdoor enthusiast. The centrally located area of the Tri-Cities offers the perfect hybrid for all lifestyles. Learn more about the Tri-Cities here : Live Here | Tri-Cities

Experience the exceptional benefits of working with us including :

Comprehensive, 100% Employer-Paid Benefits : Enjoy peace of mind with full coverage.

Generous Vacation Time : eligible employees can earn up to four weeks of vacation to recharge and relax.

Benefit Portability : Seamlessly transfer your benefits from another HEABC employer.

Immediate Pension Enrollment : Secure your future with a defined municipal pension plan from day one.

Maternity Top-Up : Receive an 87% top-up during maternity leave.

You can maintain a flexible schedule – As part of the new collective agreement, there are more flexible scheduling options available for regular status nurses.

TransLink Pass Subsidy : Save on commuting costs with a 50% subsidy on TransLink passes

Additional employee discounts and perks available

• Eligibility based on employment status

Detailed Overview :

In accordance with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) standards of practice and the Mission and Values of Fraser Health, and working collaboratively and in partnership with the interprofessional care team in the provision of person-centered care, the Registered Nurse provides direct patient care by assessing, planning, providing and evaluating nursing care to patients in (an) acute inpatient areas.

Responsibilities :

Assesses patients and collects information from a variety of sources using skills of observation, communication, data review and physical assessment. Makes a nursing diagnosis of the patient''s condition and determines whether the condition can be improved or resolved by an appropriate nursing intervention. Plans, performs and evaluates nursing interventions and care.

Collaborates with patients and their families / care givers in developing the care plan and encourages family participation in the development, implementation and ongoing modification of the care plan. Establishes a therapeutic relationship by demonstrating empathy, trust and respect, advocating for the patient's rights to privacy, dignity and access to information, and by ensuring the patient's choice and autonomy in decision making and care planning.

Participates in the care and discharge planning process for patients on admission by ensuring the care plan is established and implemented effectively, updating care plan and intervening as appropriate, collaborating with the interprofessional care team to ensure comprehensive care planning and delivery, and collaborating and communicating with the Patient Care Coordinator on issues that will affect the care / discharge plan.

Coordinates nursing care for the patient; sets priorities, assigns and delegates tasks to support staff, and makes referrals to the interprofessional care team according to established protocols and practice standards.

Collaborates with members of the interprofessional care team including Physicians, Licensed Practical Nurses, Patient Care Coordinator, Clinical Nurse Educators, and other health care professionals / providers in the identification and resolution of issues, adjustments to care plans as required, and in regard to changes in patient condition.

Teaches patients and families / care givers about illness prevention, health restoration and health maintenance to help patients accomplish their health care goals. Assesses learning needs of the patient and family / care giver; provides information and demonstration of care activities to support self-care and the discharge plan.

Plans and discusses referral information with patient and their families / care givers and, in collaboration with members of the interprofessional care team, initiates referrals to appropriate health care / community agencies.

Documents assessments, nursing diagnosis, observations, interventions, patient / family responses, outcomes / evaluations, and referrals according to practice standards and Fraser Health procedures.

Participates on nursing committees, care conferences and councils as assigned or as agreed to with the Manager.

Participates in research and quality improvement activities by identifying patient care issues, collecting data, and identifying needs and recommendations for corrective action and changes to practices, procedures or protocols.

Participates in and attends in-services and other educational programs. Identifies own learning goals and maintains and updates current clinical competence and knowledge within area of practice.

Acts as a preceptor or mentor to assigned new nursing staff and students; shares information, demonstrates care activities, participates in orientation.

Provides feedback to the Manager / delegate regarding the effectiveness of patient care programs, policy / clinical decision support tools (e.g. clinical pathways, standards, order sets and procedures), and equipment.

Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications : Education and Experience

Graduation from an approved School of Nursing with current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).

Skills and Abilities

Ability to complete initial and ongoing patient assessment (clinical and diagnostic reasoning) and provide nursing care through appropriate / prescribed technical, therapeutic, safety type interventions.

Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families / care givers, the public, medical staff and members of the interprofessional care team using verbal, written and electronic communication means.

Ability to promote person-centered care that demonstrates empathy for patients and families / care givers, sensitivity to diverse cultures and preferences, and patient advocacy.

Ability to integrate and evaluate data from multiple sources to problem-solve effectively.

Ability to teach and instruct patients and families / care givers about topics essential to their health care and well-being.

Ability to organize and prioritize work.

Ability to collaborate with and promote cooperation among members of the interprofessional care team.

Ability to use factual information, prior learning and basic principles and procedures to support nursing decisions and actions with relevant research-based evidence / evidence-informed practice.

Ability to operate related equipment including relevant computer applications.

Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.