Salary The salary range for this position is CAD $41.42 - $59.52 / hour

Job Summary

Royal Columbian Hospital

Royal Columbian Hospital is conveniently located adjacent to the Sapperton SkyTrain station on the Expo Line1. This makes it easily accessible by public transit for both patients and staff.

Join us on an exciting project and make history. The Royal Columbian Hospital Redevelopment Project (RCHRP) is a multi-year, multi-phase project to increase the hospital's capacity, beds, and services. Read more here RCHRP Phase Two

New Westminster

New Westminster is known for its stunning waterfront views along the Fraser River, located on the north side of the Fraser River bordering several municipalities in each direction (Burnaby, Coquitlam, Surrey, and Delta), making it the centre of the Greater Vancouver region.

Experience the exceptional benefits of working with us including:

- 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 to recharge and relax.
- Benefit Portability: Seamlessly transfer your perks 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.
- 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 and in partnership with the interprofessional care team in the provision of person-centered care, the Registered Nurse provides direct patient care by assessing,planning, providing and evaluating nursingcare to patients in (an)acute inpatient areas.

Responsibilities

1. Assesses patients and collects information from a variety of sources using skills of observation, communication, data review and physical assessment. Makes a nursing diagnosis of the patient''s condition and determineswhether the condition can be improved or resolved by an appropriate nursing intervention. Plans, performs andevaluates nursing interventions and care.
2. Collaborates with patients and their families/care giversin developing the care plan and encourages family participation in the development, implementation and ongoing modification of the care plan. Establishes a therapeuticrelationship by demonstrating empathy, trust and respect, advocating for the patient's rights to privacy, dignity and access to information, and by ensuringthe patient's choice and autonomy in decision making and care planning.
3. Participates in the care and discharge planning process for patients on admissionby ensuring the care plan is established and implemented effectively,updating care plan andintervening as appropriate, collaborating with the interprofessional care team to ensurecomprehensive care planning and delivery,



and collaborating and communicating withthePatient Care Coordinator on issues that will affect the care/discharge plan.
4. Coordinatesnursing care for the patient; sets priorities, assigns and delegates tasks to support staff, and makes referrals to the interprofessional care team according to established protocols and practise standards.
5. Collaborates with members of the interprofessional care team includingPhysicians, Licensed Practical Nurses, Patient Care Coordinator, Clinical Nurse Educators, and other health care professionals/providers in the identification and resolution of issues, adjustments to care plans as required,and in regard to changes in patient condition.
6. Teaches patients and families/care givers about illness prevention, health restoration and health maintenance to help patients accomplish theirhealth care goals. Assesses learning needs of the patient and family/care giver; provides information and demonstration of care activities to support self-care and the discharge plan.
7. Plansand discussesreferral information with patient and their families/care givers and, in collaboration with members of the interprofessional care team, initiates referrals to appropriate health care/community agencies.
8. Documents assessments,nursing diagnosis, observations, interventions, patient/family responses, outcomes/evaluations, and referralsaccording to practice standards and Fraser Health procedures.
9. Participates on nursing committees, care conferences and councils as assignedor as agreed to with the Manager.
10. Participates in research and quality improvement activities by identifying patient care issues, collecting data,

📌 Registered Nurse, Medicine, Royal Columbian Hospital (New Westminster)
🏢 Fraser Health Authority
📍 New Westminster