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Salary

CAD $41.42 - $59.52 / hour

Job Summary

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

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.

Benefits

- 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.
- 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.
- 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 with the inter‑skilled care team in the provision of person‑centered care, we provide and coordinate pre‑ and post‑operative nursing care including assisting with surgical and interventional procedures and discharge teaching for adults and children in an inpatient unit and/or outpatient clinic or setting.

Responsibilities

- Assesses patients and collects information from a variety of sources using observation, communication, data review and physical assessment; makes a nursing diagnosis; determines whether an appropriate intervention can improve the condition; plans, performs and evaluates nursing interventions.
- Observes patient acuity for significant changes; intervenes to provide and manage care; resolves problems or emergency situations by planning and performing interventions and evaluating outcomes.
- Assists physicians with therapeutic interventions by positioning patients,



using procedure‑related equipment, and maintaining all procedural equipment.
- Collaborates with patients and families in developing the care plan and encourages family participation; establishes a therapeutic relationship by demonstrating empathy, trust, respect, and advocacy for patient rights and autonomy.
- Participates in the care and discharge planning process for admitted patients, ensuring effective implementation, updating the plan, and collaborating with the interprofessional team and Patient Care Coordinator.
- Coordinates nursing care; sets priorities, delegates tasks to support staff, and makes referrals to the interprofessional team per protocols and practice standards.
- Collaborates with the interprofessional team—including physicians, LPNs, Patient Care Coordinators, Clinical Nurse Educators, and other health‑care professionals—to identify and resolve issues, adjust care plans, and address changes in patient condition.
- Teaches patients and families about illness prevention, health restoration, and health maintenance; assesses learning needs and demonstrates care activities to support self‑care and discharge planning.
- Plans and discusses referral information with patients and families, and, together with the interprofessional team, initiates referrals to appropriate health care or community agencies.
- Documents assessments, nursing diagnoses, observations, interventions, patient/family responses, outcomes, and referrals according to practice standards and Fraser Health procedures.
- Participates in nursing committees, care conferences, and councils as assigned or agreed with the Manager.
- Participates in research and quality‑improvement activities by identifying patient‑care issues, collecting data, and recommending corrective actions or changes to practices, procedures, or protocols.
- Participates in and attends in‑services and other educational programs, identifies learning goals, and maintains current clinical competence within the area of practice.
- Acts as a preceptor or mentor to assigned new nursing staff and students; shares information, demonstrates care activities, and participates in orientation.
- Provides feedback to the Manager or delegate regarding the effectiveness of patient‑care programs, policy or clinical decision‑support tools, and equipment.
- Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications





Education and Experience

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

Two (2) years of 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

- Ability to initiate and maintain intravenous therapy.
- Ability to complete initial and ongoing patient assessment and provide nursing care through appropriate technical and therapeutic interventions.
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, the public, medical staff, and interprofessional team members using verbal, written, and electronic means.
- Ability to promote person‑centered care that demonstrates empathy and sensitivity to diverse cultures and patient preferences, and to advocate for patients.
- Ability to integrate and evaluate data from multiple sources to problem‑solve effectively.
- Ability to teach and instruct patients and families on essential health‑care topics.
- Ability to organize and prioritize work.
- Ability to collaborate and promote cooperation among interprofessional team members.
- Ability to use evidence‑based practice to support nursing decisions and actions.
- Ability to operate relevant equipment and computer applications.
- 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, Canada, on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations and is home to 32 First Nations within the Fraser Salish region. People – those we care for and those who care for them – are at the heart of everything we do. Our hospital and community‑based services are delivered by a team of 50,000+ staff, medical staff and volunteers. We are committed to planetary health and value diversity in the workforce. 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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📌 Registered Nurse - Surgical Services - Surgical Specialty Unit- Eagle Ridge Hospital (Port Moody)
🏢 Fraser Health Authority
📍 Port Moody