Registered Nurse (RN) - Critical Care - Intensive Care Uni t Job ID 2024-139035 City Powell River Work Location qathet General Hospital Department Intensive Care Unit Work Area Intensive Care Unit Home Worksite 36 - qathet General Hospital Labour Agreement Nurses' Bargaining Association Union 200 - Nurses BCNU Position Type Baseline Job Status Regular Part-Time FTE 0.45 Standard Hours / Week 16.88 Job Category Nursing Salary Grade L3 Min Hourly CAD $41.42/Hr. Max Hourly CAD $55.91/Hr. Shift Times 0700-1915/1900-0715 Days Off Rotating Position Start Date As soon as possible Salary The salary range for this position is CAD $41.42/Hr. - CAD $55.91/Hr. Job Summary

Come work as a Registered Nurse for Vancouver Coastal Health, and you may be eligible for a financial recruitment incentive of up to $20,000. Incentives are time limited and conditions apply. Relocation Assistance may be available. Apply today to speak to a Talent Acquisition Advisor!

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for Registered Nurses to join the Intensive Care Unit at qathet General Hospital in Powell River, BC.  Apply today to join our team!

 

As a Registered Nurse - Critical Care - Intensive Care Unit you will:

Provide emergency nursing care to clients/patients of all ages presenting with a wide variety of symptoms within an uncontrolled environment as well as care to critically ill patients/clients with unpredictable outcomes attached to life-support equipment, and/or clients in post-anaesthetic recovery.As member of emergency response team, stabilize and resuscitate multi-trauma victims, and prepare for and responds to disaster situations.Enhance quality of life from the perspective of the client/family.Consult, confer, and collaborate with other health care givers.Demonstrate expertise and leadership in nursing practice.Maintain and advance 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) is required.Completion of a recognized critical care nursing program or completion of a recognized advanced program in emergency care nursing or two (2) years’ recent, related experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Broad knowledge of nursing theory and practice within a client and family centered care model.Broad knowledge of BCCNM’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 to adjust to new or unexpected events.Demonstrated ability in the management of trauma in an emergency setting.Demonstrated ability to deal with conflict situations.Demonstrated ability to work 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, coworkers, 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 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 techniquesSkill in techniques appropriate to critical care nursing.Basic computer literacy to operate a computerized patient care information system.Ability to operate related equipment. 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.

As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.

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 planGrow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunitiesWellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate familiesAward-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers

At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.

Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2024.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.


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