Salary

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

Job Summary

Fraser Health offers specialty nursing education sponsorship to new applicants, including new graduate nurses, or currently registered Nurses a part of our ongoing shared responsibility for professional development and safe, competent, ethical care. Sponsorship for the Specialty Nursing education includes:

- Tuition for required courses
- Wages during the full time studies portion
- Mandatory days

The BCIT – Perinatal Program – offers 3 intakes a year (Spring, Fall and Winter). The program is 24 weeks long (12 weeks online studies and 12 weeks full time studies format)

The FHE – Perinatal In house Program – offers 2-3 intakes a year. The program is about 14 weeks long in a full time studies format

Candidates accepting this training opportunity agree to remain with Fraser Health in NICU for at least 18 months subsequent to completing training. This will ensure that candidates are able to consolidate and apply their skills in the specialty area.

Learn more about Specialty Nursing Education Sponsorship at Fraser Health.

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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.

Joining our team offers you opportunities to work in a rapidly growing organization with health professionals who are excellent in their respective fields, growth opportunities and advancement, a competitive compensation package (including four weeks of vacation to start, comprehensive health benefits, and pension plan),



and the rewarding opportunity to make a difference every single day in health care.

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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 nursing care to patients.

The purpose of this position is to provide qualified registered nurses the opportunity to consolidate their skills by rotating through a specialty nursing unit(s) prior to and/or during the undertaking of post graduate course work applicable to the relevant specialty nursing unit(s). As such,



successful applicants will be expected to participate in and successfully complete the applicable post graduate specialty nursing courses/program within the agreed-to time frames.

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 determines whether the condition can be improved or resolved by an appropriate nursing intervention. Plans, performs and evaluates nursing interventions and care.
2. Collaborates with patients and their families/care givers in developing the care plan and encourages family participation in the development, implementation and ongoing modification of the care plan. Establishes a therapeutic relationship by demonstrating empathy, trust and respect, advocating for the patient's rights to privacy, dignity and access to information, and by ensuring the patient's choice and autonomy in decision making and care planning.
3. Participates in the care and discharge planning process for patients on admission by ensuring the care plan is established, implemented, and evaluated effectively, updating care plan in a timely manner, and intervening as appropriate, collaborating with the interprofessional care team to ensure comprehensive care planning and delivery, and collaborating and communicating with the Patient Care Coordinator on issues that will affect the care/discharge plan.
4. Coordinates nursing 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 prac

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