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REGISTERED NURSE (EMERGENCY) Job Type: Full Time
Location: Vancouver, BC, CANADA; North Vancouver, BC, CANADA; Richmond, BC, CANADA;
Job Category: Healthcare Services and Wellness ; Nursing
Job Industry: Healthcare and Medical Services
Job Career Level: Experienced
Number Of Positions: 1
Date Posted: Mar 5, 2013
Vancouver Coastal Health is world renowned for innovation and a focus on quality care and outcomes. The remarkable range of specialties places VCH at the forefront of career destinations for Nurses, Sonographers, Social Workers, Physiotherapists, Mental Health professionals and many other health care and allied professionals. Launch an exciting career with us where you can apply your skills and develop new ones alongside some of Canada's finest practitioners. Come for the job. Stay for the team.
Job Title: Registered Nurse (Emergency) Work Locations: Vancouver, North Vancouver, Richmond Status: Various Opportunities Start Date: As Soon As Possible Salary: $31.71 - $41.63 per hour Reference#: 054156
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JOB SUMMARY:
Practices in accordance with the standards of professional practice and code of ethics as outlined by the College of Registered Nurses of British Columbia (CRNBC) as well as within a client and family centered care model and the vision and values of the organization. Provides emergency nursing to clients of all ages presenting with a wide variety of symptoms within an uncontrolled environment, and to unique client populations such as victims of sexual assault. As triage nurse, assesses client needs and prioritizes care requirements, often with limited information. As member of emergency response team, stabilizes and resuscitates multi-trauma victims, and prepares for and responds to disaster situations. Enhances quality of life from the perspective of the client/family. Consults, confers, and collaborates with other health care givers. Demonstrates expertise and leadership in nursing practice. Maintains and advances clinical competence. Participates on designated hospital committees/teams and approved research projects as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education & Experience:
Completion of a recognized advanced program in emergency care nursing or two (2) years’ recent, related experience. Current practicing registration with the College of Registered Nurses of British Columbia (CRNBC).
Knowledge & Abilities:
Broad knowledge of nursing theory and practice within a client/family centered model of care. Broad knowledge of CRNBC's standards for nursing practice. Demonstrated ability in nursing practice related to designated client group. Demonstrated ability to plan and implement plans of care in relation to client/family priorities. Demonstrated ability in interviewing and assessment skills. Demonstrated ability to assess client responses to care, and to respond appropriately. Demonstrated ability in the management of trauma in an emergency setting. Demonstrated ability to adjust to unexpected events, problem-solve, set priorities and deal with conflict. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team. Demonstrated ability to communicate (orally and in writing) and deal effectively with clients and their families, coworkers, physicians, other health care staff, and staff of external agencies. Demonstrated ability to counsel and teach clients and their families based on their priorities. Demonstrated ability to provide leadership 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 skill in techniques appropriate to the clinical area. Demonstrated skill in CPR techniques Skill in techniques appropriate to emergency care nursing. Demonstrated computer skills including the ability to effectively use a computerized client care information system. Ability to operate related equipment.
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.
***Employees of VCH must apply via the "Internal Application Process". Current VCH staff who apply to this posting using this external site will be considered with other external candidates. Seniority will not apply.***
Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.
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