POSITION: Registered Nurse ~ Medicine/Surgery
LOCATION:
PROGRAM/SERVICE: General Medicine
Surgery
REPORTS TO: Manager, Health Services
BARGAINING ASSOCIATION: Nurses' Bargaining Association
BARGAINING UNIT: British Columbia Nurses' Union (BCNU)
CLASSIFICATION: REGISTERED NURSE LEVEL 1
JOB DESCRIPTION NUMBER: N2335
JOB CODE: N_DC1
JOB SUMMARY:
Reporting to the Manager, Health Services, the Registered Nurse (RN) provides nursing care to patients/clients consistent with current Standards of Professional Practice and the Nursing Philosophy of CGH. The R.N. plans, organizes and implements nursing care for patients/clients receiving medical and surgical care
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provides direct nursing care to patients/clients based on nursing knowledge and in conformance with established standards and hospital policies by performing such duties as assessing patient care needs, identifying problems, planning, implementing, evaluating and documenting nursing care. Modifies care as needs change, initiates immediate treatment if required and communicates changes to the appropriate personnel in a timely manner.
Collaborates with physicians and other health care providers in planning and evaluating the care provided.
Plans and provides teaching to patients/clients and their families by identifying health-related learning needs, providing related teaching and/or referring to the appropriate resources (e.g. respiratory therapy, home care, cardiac rehab programs, diabetes education center etc.).
Initiates discharge planning for patients/clients on admission, intervenes as appropriate and refers to other disciplines (e.g. social work).
Communicates, participates and consults with members of the health care team about patient /client care and participates in multidisciplinary conferences.
Participates in the collegial sharing of information among staff; identifies self-learning needs and attends educational programs to maintain and enhance clinical competency.
Participates in the orientation and ongoing education of nursing staff and students by providing information and acting as a preceptor, as appropriate.
Participates in quality improvement activities by maintaining information relevant to the management of the assigned patient group, and providing input to the Patient Care Coordinator and/or Clinical Nurse Educator regarding the development of indicators, standards, practices, procedures; prepares reports as required; participates in related research activities by identifying patient care and/or work environment issues and collecting data.
Maintains a safe and therapeutic environment for patients/clients, visitors and staff by adhering to established hospital standards related to infection control, fire and other emergency practices and procedures.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Training, and Experience:
Graduation from a recognized program in Nursing with a current practicing membership with the Registered Nurses’ Association of British Columbia (RNABC). One (1) year’s recent medical/surgical nursing experience in an acute care facility or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Skills and Abilities:
Current medical/surgical assessment skills.
Demonstrated ability to determine and deal with emergency situations and make appropriate clinical decisions.
Demonstrated ability to apply clinical knowledge in practice.
Demonstrated ability to teach.
Demonstrated ability to deal effectively with patients and their families.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and professionally with others, both verbally and in writing.
Demonstrated ability to work independently.
Demonstrated ability to plan, organize and prioritize work and problem solve.
Demonstrated ability to work well under pressure.
Demonstrated ability to be flexible.
Demonstrated ability to function effectively and efficiently in an interdisciplinary team setting.
Demonstrated ability to operate related equipment including non-invasive blood pressure machines, pulse oximeters, tracheostomy devices and computers and related software.
Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
