Salary CAD $41.42 - $59.52 / hour
Job Summary We are currently hiring for a Casual Registered Nurse/Registered Psychiatric Nurse to join our team at Melville Hospice (PAHFL) located in Surrey, B.C.
Benefits Joining our team offers opportunities to work in a rapidly growing organization with health professionals who are excellent in their respective fields. Fraser Health offers opportunities for career growth and advancement and competitive benefits, including:
Start earning up to four weeks of vacation in your first year
Comprehensive 100% employer paid benefits
Immediate enrollment in a defined municipal pension plan
Maternity top-up (eligibility requirements to qualify)
50% subsidy on TransLink passes
Eligibility based on employment status
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. Connect with us on our Careers social channels where you’ll learn about exciting opportunities, get career tips from our recruiters, and meet some of your future team members. You can also visit us on Indeed and Glassdoor.
Detailed Overview As a member of a multidisciplinary team, provides direct nursing care to patients of the Hospice Residence at assigned locations according to established policies and procedures by assessing physical, emotional, spiritual and psychosocial needs; plans, documents and implements care plans; evaluates the effectiveness of the care plan and makes recommendations for care plan changes, where necessary.
Responsibilities Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates nursing care of assigned patients by assessing actual or potential problems and strengths, plans and performs interventions and evaluates outcomes.




Collects information about the patient using a variety of sources such as skills of observation, communication and physical assessment to enable appropriate nursing care.
Communicates and consults with members of the health care team about the patient care plan; participates in interdisciplinary conference and explains plan of care to the patient and/or families.
Acts as an advocate to protect and promote the patient's rights to autonomy, respect, privacy, dignity and access to information.
Documents timely and accurate reports of relevant observations including patient and family teaching and evaluation of nursing care.
Participates on nursing, hospital committees and councils for improvement of patient care and/or work environment.
Participates in the orientation and ongoing education of nursing staff and students by providing information and acting as a preceptor, where appropriate; identifies self-learning needs and attends educational programs to maintain and enhance clinical competency.
Participates in quality improvement activities by identifying patient care issues and collecting data, evaluating patient care programs, techniques, standards and procedures by providing feedback about effectiveness and patient care outcomes.
Maintains a protected environment for patients, families and staff by adhering to established safety and emergency practices and procedures.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications Education and Experience
Graduation of an approved School of Nursing and/or Psychiatric Nursing. Two (2) years' recent,



related medical nursing experience in an acute care facility, including one (1) year recent related experience in a hospice/palliative care environment, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse and/or Registered Psychiatric Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
Skills And Abilities Knowledge of nursing practice as it pertains to hospice palliative/residence patients
Knowledge of other healthcare professions and their contribution to the multidisciplinary team
Ability to work independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
Ability to organize and prioritize work in a dynamic environment
Ability to develop and maintain rapport with the patient, family and caregivers
Ability to operate related equipment including applicable software 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 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. Together, we are the heart of health care.

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📌 Registered Nurse/Registered Psychiatric Nurse, Hospice Residence - Melville Hospice (British Columbia)
🏢 Fraser Health Authority
📍 British Columbia