Registered Nurse (RN)

Salary

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

Job Summary

Join us in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley area in British Columbia, located on Canada’s beautiful west coast.

Fraser Health is hiring registered nurses in all specialties and areas including emergency, critical care, perioperative, post-anesthetic care, medicine/surgical, pediatrics, NICU, renal, mental health, long-term care and more!

New employees relocating from other provinces or countries who are hired into regular full and part-time nursing positions may be eligible for relocation assistance up to $5,000 CAD! Expenses can include relocation of you and your immediate family (declared dependents), and your personal belongings, including pet transportation. Eligibility and conditions apply.

With a new, expedited process for licensure, it is now faster and easier for U.S.-registered nurses to work in British Columbia.

Apply today to learn more from our recruitment team.

Working as a nurse at Fraser Health, you will

Experience a supportive and collaborative work environment

Have opportunities for skills advancement, career growth and professional development including the opportunity to specialize through Specialty Nursing Education

Have opportunities to mentor and support new nurses and your peers

More exciting incentives and benefits include

Unparalleled access to all our scenic health region has to offer, from mountain views to ocean beaches and mild winters

Flexible shift scheduling and rotations, including full-time, part-time and casual opportunities

100% employer-paid health benefits for you and your family

Generous vacation time: eligible employees start earning up to four weeks of vacation in their first year

A defined benefit pension plan to help you plan for retirement

Access to sick days, special leaves and top-up benefits

Work with a growing team

Joining our team offers you the opportunity to work in a rapidly growing organization with health professionals who are outstanding in their fields. You’ll find rewarding opportunities to make a difference in our patients lives every day.

Live in British Columbia on Canada’s beautiful west coast

The Fraser Health region offers something for everyone and extends 140 km from Burnaby to Boston Bar in beautiful British Columbia. With scenic mountain views, ocean beaches, cultural and urban attractions and easy access to leisure and recreational activities, you can enjoy a thriving lifestyle steps away from work.

Apply today!

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 in (an) acute inpatient areas.

Responsibilities

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 and implemented effectively, updating care plan 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.

Participates in and attends in-services and other educational programs. Identifies own learning goals and maintains and upda