Registered Nurse, Primary Care - Maple Ridge / Pitt Meadows

Overview

Registered Nurse, Primary Care - Maple Ridge / Pitt Meadows

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Salary

The salary range for this position is CAD $41.42 - $59.52 / hour

Job Summary

Come work with us! 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. Fraser Health’s hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable, and culturally safe manner.

Joining our team offers 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 day in health care.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct nursing care to clients receiving scheduled or urgent/timely primary care; assesses clients and collects information from a variety of sources; makes a nursing diagnosis and determines appropriate nursing interventions or collaboration with other clinical staff.
• Processes physician or nurse practitioner orders by initiating unit standing orders, administering medications, carrying out treatments and monitoring effects.
• Establishes a therapeutic relationship with the client to support autonomy in decision-making and care planning while respecting dignity and privacy.
• Screens referrals, provides individualized client assessments, inter-professional care planning and interventions; coordinates care with primary care providers, specialists and community resources to optimize outcomes.
• Develops a comprehensive client care plan in collaboration with the inter-professional team and facilitates the transition to primary/community care providers or community agencies.
• Delivers planned and unplanned client care and explains care appropriately to clients and families; ensures access to required services.
• Reviews and updates client care plans with the inter-professional team, initiates referrals as needed, and plans next steps across the care continuum.
• Discusses clinical findings with client/family and develops action plans aligned with clinical needs and self-management goals; prioritizes care and manages resources effectively.
• Supports clients and families during clinic visits, provides information to aid decision-making, and advocates for client needs.
• Organizes outreach nursing care to clients in home settings or suitable alternatives when required; provides plan of care and information about community resources.
• Provides health counselling, education, self-management coaching and wellness promotion through clinic, telephone or home visits; assesses learning needs and evaluates outcomes.
• Maintains clinical records and adheres to policies, standards and procedures; participates in quality improvement activities and professional development.
• Presents input in the development and revision of standards of care, policies and procedures; contributes to quality improvement initiatives.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).

One (1) year recent related clinical experience in acute care, urgent/emergency care or related clinical area including assessing and treating children, youth and adults in an acute or community/outpatient setting, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Valid BC Drivers license and access to a personal vehicle for business related purposes, as required.

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to complete initial and ongoing client assessments and provide nursing care through therapeutic interventions
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to integrate and evaluate data from multiple sources to problem-solve
• Knowledge of broad health care services, community resources and their role in providing a continuum of care
• Ability to promote client-focused care with cultural sensitivity
• Ability to manage and prioritize clients with diverse health issues
• Ability to educate clients and others about health care, health promotion and self-management
• Ability to work effectively in dynamic environments with changing priorities
• Ability to work independently and as part of an interprofessional team
• Ability to operate related software applications and equipment
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position

About Fraser Health

Fraser Health is the heart of health care for over two million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, on traditional lands; the organization values diversity and strives to create an inclusive, respectful and culturally safe workplace. Fraser Health employs 50,000+ staff, medical staff and volunteers and offers opportunities for growth and development.

We are committed to planetary health and value diversity in the work force. We strive to maintain an environment of respect, caring and trust. Fraser Health’s hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable and culturally safe manner.

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