Registered Nurse, Transition Line (Specialty Nursing) Operating Room (CGH) Casual Join to apply for the Registered Nurse, Transition Line (Specialty Nursing) Operating Room (CGH) Casual role at Fraser Health Authority. This position offers qualified registered nurses the opportunity to consolidate their skills by rotating through a specialty nursing unit prior to and/or during post-graduate coursework applicable to the relevant specialty nursing unit(s). Not specialty qualified yet, work in a Transition Line in the OR while you complete Specialty Nurse Education.

Salary:
CAD $41.42
- $59.52 per hour Fraser Health is committed to delivering hospital and community-based health services. Our team of 48,000+ staff, medical staff and volunteers is dedicated to serving patients, families and communities to deliver on our vision: Better health, best in health care. Fraser Health values diversity in the workforce and strives to maintain an workplace of Respect, Caring and Trust. Fraser Health offers a competitive compensation package (including four weeks of vacation to start, comprehensive health benefits, and pension plan) and the opportunity to make a difference every day in health care. CAD $41.42
- $59.52 per hour 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. 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. 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. 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 practice standards. Collaborates with members of the interprofessional care team including Physicians, 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. Teaches patients and families/care givers about illness prevention, health restoration and health maintenance to help patients accomplish their health 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. Plans and discusses referral 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. Documents assessments, nursing diagnosis, observations, interventions, patient/family responses, outcomes/evaluations, and referrals according to practice standards and Fraser Health procedures. Participates on nursing committees, care conferences and councils as assigned or as agreed to with the Manager. Participates in research and quality improvement activities by identifying patient care issues, collecting data, and identifying needs and recommendations for corrective action and changes to practices, procedures or protocols. Provides feedback to the Manager/delegate regarding the effectiveness of patient care programs, policy/clinical decision support tools (e.g. clinical pathways, standards, order sets and procedures) and equipment. Graduation from an approved School of Nursing with current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM). Completion of the applicable post graduate specialty nursing course/program and/or willingness to complete the applicable post graduate specialty nursing courses/program. Ability to complete initial and ongoing patient assessment (clinical and diagnostic reasoning) and provide nursing care through appropriate/prescribed technical, therapeutic, safety type interventions. Ability to communicate effectively wit

📌 Registered Nurse (Chilliwack)
🏢 Fraser Health Authority
📍 Chilliwack