At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide compassionate nursing care to patients in a hospice setting, assessing and implementing care plans.
- Company: Fraser Health, a rapidly growing organization dedicated to excellent healthcare.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, four weeks vacation, comprehensive health benefits, and pension plan.
- Other info: Join a diverse team focused on respect, caring, and trust in a dynamic work environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in patients' lives every day while advancing your nursing career.
- Qualifications: Graduation from an approved nursing program and relevant experience in hospice care.
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
Joining our team offers you opportunities to work in a rapidly growing organization with health professionals who are excellent in their respective fields, career growth and advancement, a competitive compensation package (including four weeks of vacation to start, comprehensive health benefits, and pension plan), and the rewarding opportunity to make a difference every single day in health care.
Fraser Health values diversity in the workforce and strives to maintain an environment of respect, caring and trust.
Detailed Overview
As a member of a multidisciplinary team, provides direct nursing care to patients of the Hospice Residence at assigned locations according to established policies and procedures by assessing physical, emotional, spiritual and psychosocial needs; plans, documents and implements care plans; evaluates the effectiveness of the care plan and makes recommendations for care plan changes, where necessary.
Responsibilities
- Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates nursing care of assigned patients by assessing actual or potential problems and strengths, plans and performs interventions and evaluates outcomes.
- Collects information about the patient using a variety of sources such as skills of observation, communication and physical assessment to enable appropriate nursing care.
- Communicates and consults with members of the health care team about the patient care plan; participates in interdisciplinary conference and explains plan of care to the patient and/or families.
- Acts as an advocate to protect and promote the patient's rights to autonomy, respect, privacy, dignity and access to information.
- Documents timely and accurate reports of relevant observations including patient and family teaching and evaluation of nursing care.
- Participates on nursing, hospital committees and councils for improvement of patient care and/or work environment.
- Participates in the orientation and ongoing education of nursing staff and students by providing information and acting as a preceptor, where appropriate; identifies self-learning needs and attends educational programs to maintain and enhance clinical competency.
- Participates in quality improvement activities by identifying patient care issues and collecting data, evaluating patient care programs, techniques, standards and procedures by providing feedback about effectiveness and patient care outcomes.
- Maintains a safe environment for patients, families and staff by adhering to established safety and emergency practices and procedures.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Graduation of an approved School of Nursing and/or Psychiatric Nursing.
Two (2) years' recent, related medical nursing experience in an acute care facility, including one (1) year recent related experience in a hospice/palliative care environment, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse and/or Registered Psychiatric Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
Skills And Abilities
- Knowledge of nursing practice as it pertains to hospice palliative/residence patients
- Knowledge of other healthcare professions and their contribution to the multidisciplinary team
- Ability to work independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
- Ability to organize and prioritize work in a dynamic environment
- Ability to develop and maintain rapport with the patient, family and caregivers
- Ability to operate related equipment including applicable software applications
- Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
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Registered Nurse/Registered Psychiatric Nurse in Mission 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.
