06 Sep
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Fraser Health Authority
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New Westminster
06 Sep
Fraser Health Authority
New Westminster
The salary range for this position is CAD $41.42 - $59.52 / hour The salary range for this position is CAD $41.42 - $59.52 / hour Are you a dedicated Registered Nurse looking to make a meaningful impact on patients' lives? Join our team at Royal Columbian Hospital in New Westminster, BC, where you'll be part of one of British Columbia's leading acute care and trauma centres.
At Royal Columbian
Hospital, you're more than a nurse. You're an essential member of a highly skilled healthcare team delivering exceptional care to some of the province's most complex patient populations.
Why Royal Columbian
Hospital? As the oldest hospital in British Columbia and a provincial referral centre, Royal Columbian Hospital provides unique opportunities to grow your nursing career while working alongside expert clinicians across a wide range of specialties. As a Level 1 Trauma Centre for Fraser Health, RCH offers exposure to advanced clinical practice, leading-edge treatments, and diverse patient care experiences.
Whether you're interested in emergency care, critical care, neuroscience, cardiac services, surgery, medicine, or specialty programs, you'll find opportunities to expand your knowledge and develop professionally. With excellent transit connections and proximity to communities across the Lower Mainland, it's a excellent place to build both your career and your life. Enjoy a comprehensive rewards package designed to support your health, well-being, and future: ~ Generous Vacation Entitlement, with eligible employees earning up to four weeks of vacation ~ Immediate Enrollment in the Municipal Pension Plan ~ Maternity Leave Top-Up of up to 87% ~ Flexible Scheduling Options available under the current collective agreement ~50% TransLink Pass Subsidy to help reduce commuting costs Plus, enjoy access to a variety of employee wellness programs, professional development opportunities, discounts,
and support services designed to help you thrive both personally and professionally.
Participates as a member of an interdisciplinary team in the planning, implementation, development and evaluation of individual care plans for clients with Diabetes referred to a Chronic Care Centre or a Diabetes Education Centre; supports patient self-management of the chronic disease through teaching and counselling, on a group and individual basis, in order to promote and assist with health lifestyle adjustments; shares information and collaborates with other health care team members in order to ensure the provision of quality chronic disease management services through the health care system. Develops, implements, revises and evaluates individualized care plans based on established assessment processes, in collaboration with other health care professionals. Enhances patient self-management of diabetes and co-morbidities through various teaching/education methods including individual counselling and group facilitation.
Writes timely and accurate patient reports of relevant observations including patient and/or family teaching and evaluation of nursing care. Participates and provides input into clinical case reviews, program development and evaluation, education materials and delivery and other clinical resources. participates as a preceptor to students. Provides input into policies, protocols and procedures to meet best practices/standards/protocols for patient education on diabetes.
Acts as a resource to other health care professionals and provides information sessions on diabetes, as needed.
Participates in quality improvement and risk management activities by participating in research and special projects related to diabetes. Participates on local, regional, program and professional committees, as assigned.
Graduation from an approved school of Nursing. Two (2) years' recent related clinical experience assessing and treating patients with diabetes within a chronic disease management framework including supporting self management and accreditation as a certified Diabetes Educator (CDE), or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
Demonstrated understanding of the principles of adult/child/youth learning including strategies around empowerment and motivation. Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. Ability to create and maintain rapport with the patient/client/family and with other health care providers.
Ability to operate related equipment included related software applications.
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.
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. Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn | X | Indeed | Glassdoor #
📌 Student Nurse (New Westminster)
🏢 Fraser Health Authority
📍 New Westminster