Registered Nurse (Canada)

Registered Nurse (Canada)

04 Nov
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Fraser Health Authority
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Canada

04 Nov

Fraser Health Authority

Canada

The salary range for this position is CAD $41.42
- $59.52 / hour In accordance with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) standards of practice and the Mission and Values of Fraser Health, provides direct nursing care to patients within the Medical Imaging Dept according to established standards and administrative policies and procedures. Assesses and monitors patients physical and psycho-social needs; identifies problems, plans, implements, documents, evaluates and coordinates the nursing care of assigned patients and performs scrubbing and circulating duties. Consults, confers, and collaborates with other health care providers as well as with other members of the Medical Imaging team. Demonstrates continuous improvement and best practice approach in nursing. Provides individualized nursing care to patients presenting with variable complexities of illnesses or injuries ranging from outpatients to seriously ill patients with multi-system failure to ensure comfort and safety whilst undergoing diagnostic imaging and interventional procedures. Assesses patient health status, identifies patient/family priorities and plans, monitors vital signs, and carries out physical assessments at appropriate intervals. Reorganizes priorities and revises care plans as required and includes patient/family in evaluating progress towards their goal. evaluates outcomes to these interventions. Acts to resolve problems or to relieve care/emergent situations. Assists Radiologists during diagnostic and interventional procedures by acting as the scrub and/or the circulating nurse. Interprets basic ECG data. Sets up intravenous lines, including inserting catheters and intravenous therapy to provide continuous medical infusions, and titrates dosages to ensure therapeutic goals are met.



Administers blood products and oxygen therapy. Performs a variety of health care interventions utilizing nursing skills and knowledge of medical equipment specific to Medical Imaging including diagnostic and interventional procedures such as thrombolysis, embolizations, angioplasties and biliary and urological interventional procedures. Assists with procedural sedation, general anesthesia (at sites where required) and airway management. Monitors patient status and maintains critical care safety protocols for patients as required. Verifies patient identity, checks consent, obtains information about patient essential to procedure, and provides explanations and reassurances to patients and their families in response to questions/concerns. Teaches patients/families about specific procedure and post‑procedure care. Demonstrates self/home care skills. Consults with, and collaborates with peers and other caregivers in the identification and resolution of patient/family care issues, ethical dilemmas, and coordination and integration of care. Documents patient/family perspectives, nursing observations and activities that support patient/family priorities. Maintains complete and accurate computerized and paper records through methods such as inputting data and documentation in accordance with established procedures and policies.



Uses appropriate supplies and equipment for patient care in accordance with departmental standards regarding cost effectiveness, availability, and protected care requirements. Maintains patient‑monitoring equipment such as resuscitation cart and oximeter by documenting equipment checks, problem‑solving equipment malfunctions with technical staff, identifying equipment requiring replacement or refurbishing, and making recommendations to ensure equipment is kept in operative condition. Handles, stores, and disposes of workplace hazardous materials and sharps in accordance with established procedures. Maintains an awareness of current Occupation Health & Safety guidelines and standards. Responds to incidents such as missing patients, injuries to staff or visitors, Code Blue/White emergencies, hazardous spills, minor spills, fire and aggressive/disruptive behaviour to ensure medical and other support is accessed in a timely manner; informs designated staff of occurrences, and completes Incident Reports in accordance with established procedures and policies. Participates in unit/team/program activities required to enhance and optimize the delivery of care and to facilitate evidence‑based nursing practice. Promotes quality management principles for unit/team/program operations, identifies processes/procedures that require improvement, and drafts/revises guidelines, policies and procedures for review. Identifies and reports unsafe practice/professional conduct in accordance with professional standards and organizational policies. Participates on committees as directed to promote optimal support for patients, to facilitate the resolution of issues, and to advocate for the goals and objectives of the unit/team/program. Participates in approved nursing and interdisciplinary research and special proje

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

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