Support surgical services patients after anaesthesia as a Registered Nurse with Fraser Health. Use clinical assessment and intravenous therapy proficiency in PACU.
Working within British Columbia nursing standards, this Registered Nurse provides direct care to patients recovering from anaesthetics. The position requires clinical assessment, diagnostic reasoning, emergency response, and effective communication. You will work collaboratively with physicians, anaesthetists, and other care specialists.
Key Responsibilities:
Recognize acuity changes and respond to emergency situations
Provide critical care according to orders, policies, and standards
Share patient information with interprofessional care team members
Establish therapeutic relationships through empathy,
trust, and respect
Document assessments, interventions, responses, outcomes, and referrals
Requirements:
Approved School of Nursing graduation
Current practicing BCCNM Registered Nurse registration
One year recent relevant clinical nursing experience
Applicable postgraduate coursework, certification, or equivalent preparation
Ability to perform required physical duties
Use surgical recovery assessment, emergency decision-making, and team-oriented communication to provide protected PACU nursing care.