At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide compassionate nursing care in the Medical Imaging Department.
- Company: Join Fraser Health, a leading healthcare provider in BC.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and generous vacation time.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse team committed to wellness and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in patients' lives while advancing your nursing career.
- Qualifications: Must be a registered nurse with relevant experience and CPR certification.
The predicted salary is between 59.52 - 59.52 $ per hour.
Salary: The salary range for this position is CAD $41.42 - $59.52 / hour.
Job Summary: Are you someone who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of others? We are hiring for a RN, Medical Imaging at Royal Columbian Hospital.
Education, Training and Experience:
- Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
- Completion of a recognized high acuity specialty nursing certificate and one (1) year of recent related interventional medical imaging experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
- Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate.
We are committed to staff wellness and planetary health and have active working groups to support these initiatives. In addition, we value career advancement and offer professional development and education opportunities.
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, provides direct nursing care to patients within the Medical Imaging Dept according to established standards and administrative policies and procedures.
Responsibilities:
- 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.
- Observes and detects significant and/or life-threatening changes to patient's condition, and intervenes to manage changes; 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.
- Carries out procedures required for the set up of equipment, aseptic counting and opening of instruments and other supplies.
- 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.
- Establishes therapeutic relationships with patients and/or families during pre-procedure preparation and provides emotional support to patients pre, peri and post-procedure.
- 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.
- Participates in unit/team/program activities required to enhance and optimize the delivery of care and to facilitate evidence-based nursing practice.
Qualifications:
- Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
- Completion of a recognized high acuity specialty nursing certificate and one (1) year of recent related interventional medical imaging experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
- Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate.
Skills and Abilities:
- Demonstrated ability in nursing practice within an angiographic and/or interventional medical imaging setting.
- Demonstrated ability to assess patient responses and to respond appropriately.
- Demonstrated ability to respond immediately and appropriately to emergencies.
- Comprehensive knowledge of pharmacology, and patient physiological reactions, related to anesthesia and/or procedural sedation.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate (orally and in writing) and deal effectively with patients and their families, coworkers, physicians, other health care staff, and staff of external agencies.
About Fraser Health: Fraser Health is the heart of health care for over two million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, Canada. We strive to maintain an environment of respect, caring and trust.
Registered Nurse, Medical Imaging in Abbotsford employer: Fraser Health Authority
Fraser Health is an exceptional employer that prioritizes innovation and performance in healthcare, offering a collaborative work culture where employees are encouraged to grow and develop their skills. Located in Surrey, BC, the Central City Tower provides a vibrant environment that supports work-life balance and fosters a sense of community among over 50,000 staff members. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, Fraser Health ensures that every team member feels valued and empowered to make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients and their families.
