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

Job Summary

Do you have a passion for critical care nursing in a mentorship/teaching capacity? Royal Columbian Hospital (RCH) has an exciting opportunity for you as a critical care outreach nurse which will be based out of Intensive Care Unit and supporting the in-patient units.

This multidisciplinary team responds to calls from in-patient ward staff within the hospital for critically ill patients. The goal is to work with primary care teams to recognize early signs of clinical deterioration and intervene quickly as well as facilitate in the transportation for those patients requiring a higher level of care.

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 advantages 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 benefits 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, 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 in the designated clinical area; acts as a resource to support acute care staff in the management of patient issues in the designated clinical area and in other areas of the hospital.

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.
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Provides support in the designated clinical area with the implementation of patient care plans and protocols requiring specific nursing skills such as, but not limited to Sepsis Protocol and Induced Hypothermia Protocol; participates in the interprofessional decision process to stabilize patient on the nursing unit, transfers to the designated clinical area and/or facility, or modifies a patient's care plan.
3. Acts as a role model for nurses by providing collegial sharing of information and by demonstrating advanced practice skills in the designated clinical area.
4. Establishes a therapeutic relationship with the patient by demonstrating empathy, trust and respect; advocates 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.
5. 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.
6. 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; makes adjustments to care plans, as required and in regard to changes in the patient's condition.
7. Plans and discusses referral information with patient and their families/caregivers and in collaboration with members of the interprofessional care team, initiates referrals to appropriate health care/community agencies.

📌 Registered Nurse, Outreach (New Westminster)
🏢 Fraser Health Authority
📍 New Westminster