Registered Nurse - Ambulatory Day Care (SMH)

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 with the inter-professional care team in the provision of person-centered care, provides direct individualized nursing care in an outpatient setting to outpatients with varying complexities of illness requiring minor surgical procedures, diagnostic endoscopy procedures or interventional therapeutic endoscopic procedures.

Assesses, plans, provides and evaluates nursing care and provides discharge teaching for patients (adults and children).

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.

Observes patient acuity for significant changes to patient condition and intervenes to provide and manage care as necessary.

Acts to resolve problems or emergency situations by planning and performing nursing interventions and care, and evaluating outcomes.

Assists physicians to perform therapeutic interventions by assisting with appropriate patient positioning for procedures and using a variety of procedure-related medical equipment.

Assembles, maintains and is responsible for the care of all procedure equipment. 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.

Collaborates with the interprofessional care team to ensure comprehensive care planning and delivery, and collaborating and communicating with the Patient Care Coordinator on issues which impact 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.

Assesses learning needs of the patient and family / care giver; provides information and demonstrates care activities to support self-care and the discharge plan.

Teaches patients and families / care givers about illness prevention, health restoration and health maintenance to help patients accomplish their health care goals.

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.

Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM). Two years recent relevant clinical experience in the designated clinical area and completion of post graduate course work and / or certification applicable to the designated clinical area, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Skills and Abilities Clinical proficiency in the designated clinical area. Ability to initiate and maintain intravenous therapy.

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.