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

Job Summary

Fraser Health is responsible for the delivery of hospital and community-based health services from Burnaby to Fraser Canyon on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations, and is home to six Métis Chartered Communities.

Our team of 45,000 staff, medical staff and volunteers is dedicated to serving our patients, families and communities to deliver on our vision: Better health, best in health care. Learn more.

Come work with us

Joining our team offers you opportunities to work in a rapidly growing organization with health professionals who are excellent in their respective fields, career growth and advancement, a competitive compensation package (including four weeks of vacation to start, comprehensive health benefits, and pension plan), and the rewarding prospect to make a difference every single day in health care.

Fraser Health values diversity in the work force and strives 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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Detailed Overview

In accordance with established vision and values of the organization, this position practices in accordance with the standards of professional practice and code of ethics as outlined by the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM)



as well as within a patient and family centered care model.

In collaboration with members of the interdisciplinary clinical team, this position coordinates services for participants/patients within the Colon Screening Program (CSP), health care providers and family physicians in order to ensure continuity of care and the achievement of optimal health outcomes, including the provision of participant/patient and family education and supporting linkages.

Working collaboratively with an integrated team, coordinates care to referred participants/patients by performing pre and post colonoscopy assessments, providing participant/patient and family education relating to procedures and decision-making; identifies, establishes and promotes linkages between the program, participants/patients, health-care providers, community agencies and colonoscopy facilities; assists in the development, implementation and effectiveness of program policies, procedures, standards and processes. Utilizes best-practice principles and data collection criteria to provide quality and consistent care in an efficient and integrated model.

This position is expected to perform work at other designated sites within Fraser Health.

Responsibilities

- Coordinates care for program participants/patients referred by physicians to the Colon Screening Program (CSP)



across various sites by providing participant/patient pre and post colonoscopy assessment and ensuring the provision of appropriate referral, screening and follow-up with the interdisciplinary team.
- Performs/conducts assessment, nursing diagnosis, planning, intervention and referral services for referred participants/patients. Assesses participant/patient appropriateness for colonoscopy; refers and/or collaborates with interdisciplinary team members to determine appropriate screening and follow-up procedures. Collaborates with interdisciplinary team in the development of appropriate care plans for participants/patients; provides direct care and/or intervenes in care based on clinical practice guidelines and protocols as required.
- Assess participants/patients and families need for education and support and ensures that needs are met. Utilizes a variety of clinical based information and resources to provide information, education and support to participants/patients and families regarding screening, follow-up procedure options, risks/benefits and information on various diagnostic procedures.
- Develops, delivers and evaluates participant/patient education material; initiates referrals to interdisciplinary team, as appropriate.
- Supports and coordinates the work of the clinical team for the designated clinics/hospitals through coordination of the assessment, education and booking processes. Completes Assessment Form and submits to BC Cancer Agency; ensures information is entered in central database to ensure performance indicators are maintained and reported back to Health Authority. Advises physician if participant/patient is not proceeding to colonoscopy.
- Conducts post-colonosc

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