Bilingual Registered Nurse (Permanent Full-Time) General Inpatient/Outpatient Services - QEH Medical Surgical Float Pool - 175041 in Charlottetown

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Bilingual Registered Nurse

General Inpatient / Outpatient Services

Medical / Surgical Float Team

Health PEI

Location - Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Charlottetown

Full-Time (100%) Permanent (PEINU) Position

Commencing Immediately

Health PEI values the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that a diverse, equitable and inclusive work-place culture can bring. Not only does this help us deliver better outcomes, more innovation, but it also creates a safer space for our patients when our employees are more reflective of the communities we serve. It is important for us to create an environment where our employees are comfortable bringing their authentic selves to work and challenging the status quo to make Health PEI a better, more inclusive employer and healthcare system. We recognize we have more work to do but finding intentional ways to grow our understanding and support of those who have faced barriers due to accessibility, ethnicity, ancestry, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, language or other grounds is a key priority for us. We encourage underrepresented groups to join our team, be yourself, and help us achieve our vision for an inclusive workplace and healthcare system.

Role Summary

The Registered Nurse (RN) is a member of the health care team providing direct nursing care to a patient, or group of patients that requires independent judgment in determining nursing interventions and the interpretation of information for care.

The RN promotes the achievement and maintenance of each patient’s optimal level of health and function; develops and maintains a high level of competency to meet the standards of nursing practice; promotes interdisciplinary teamwork; performs related and allied duties and contributes to the orderly and efficient operation of the unit/department. The float nurse provides assistance and support to all nursing units and the Nursing Supervisor within the hospital as assigned by the general Supervisor, Associate Director of Nursing or Nurse Manager.

The RN uses their nursing knowledge and functions as a care provider and team leader. This role includes a range of nursing expertise from novice to experience, in medical/surgical nursing, and for a variety of patient populations. They provide care, support, education, and information to patients/families and contribute to the development of new procedures to meet individual needs.

Clinical Practice

• Nurses are actively engaged in providing direct care to patients within a multi-disciplinary team. They are responsible for administering medication, monitoring vital signs, developing and implementing care plans
• Design, develop and implement action plans to address patient’s needs in collaboration with the patient and family, and other health care professionals
• Maintain competence in clinical skills, managing client care and recognizing recurring themes relevant to the area of practice
• Using comprehensive assessment (objective, subjective, verbal and nonverbal data), critical inquiry, technology, and research to provide safe, competent nursing services relevant to the area of practice
• Evaluate a patient’s health status, health concerns, response to illness and ability to manage health care needs and functions as a patient advocate.
• Monitor, observe, and record information relating to the patient’s physical and psychological status to facilitate evaluation and modification of patient care and treatment
• Assess learning needs and provide instruction to patients and their families in the areas of health and rehabilitative practices, life-style adaptation and self-care measures
• In collaboration with the patient/family determine the discharge plan, plan of care for home and links to community agencies; assist patients to navigate health system processes and provide the patient with strategies to work within the system
• Take a lead role within the health care team, which supports a multi-disciplinary approach to care

Leadership

• Use current literature/research and performance indicators to support evidence-based practice
• Adhere to routine precautions and infection prevention and control techniques according to facility policy
• Proactively seek professional development opportunities for themselves and others
• Attend and /or participate in programs to reinforce nursing education and to remain current with developments and changing trends in the nursing field
• Act as a mentor and /or preceptor students, beginning practitioners and practicing nurses by demonstrating care and treatment techniques, explaining routines, and sharing specialized nursing experiences
• Maintain a psychologically and physically safe environment and reports all safety hazards
• Document client care activities consistent with policy, system requirements and scope of employment
• Identify clinical practice issues affecting patient safety quality outcomes and implement best practice patient care standards
• Follow and adhere to all policy, ethical, and legal guidelines.
• Maintains a high level of professionalism.

Statement of Qualifications:

• Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing, or a Diploma in Nursing
• This is a bilingual position. Advanced oral proficiency in English and French is required
• Entry level nursing experience
• Certified in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)
• Successful completion of all employer and facility required training
• Active or eligible for registration with the Prince Edward Island College of Nursing & Midwifery

Salary Range: $39.52 - $49.37 per hour (RN2)

Bi-Weekly Hours: 75 Hours Bi-Weekly / Rotating Shifts / Flexible Schedule

Posting ID: 175041-0926QEPI

Closing Date: Open until Filled

External candidates may be eligible to receive a $8,000 Nursing Incentive, plus a $5,000 Rural or $8,000 Student Loan Incentive depending on location of employment. To be eligible for recruitment incentives candidates must hold a 1.0 FTE, this can be a full-time role or a combination of part-time positions. Relocation Assistance may be available to part or full-time candidates.

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