132408 - Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency

Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency Job ID 2024-132408 City Squamish Work Location Squamish Hospital Department Emergency Home Worksite 18 - Squamish Labour Agreement Nurses' Bargaining Association Union 200 - Nurses BCNU Position Type Baseline Job Status Temporary Part-Time FTE 0.79 Standard Hours / Week 29.63 Job Category Nursing Salary Grade L3 Min Hourly CAD $41.42/Hr. Max Hourly CAD $55.91/Hr. Shift Times 0730-1945/ 1930-0745 Days Off Rotating Position Start Date As soon as possible End Date 11/30/2025 Position End Date - Incumbent Position ends on the listed end date or upon the return of the incumbent. Salary The salary range for this position is CAD $41.42/Hr. - CAD $55.91/Hr. Job Summary Come work as a Registered Nurse in Emergency at Squamish General Hospital Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) is looking for a Registered Nurse to join the Emergency unit in in Squamish, BC. Apply today to join our team As a Registered Nurse in Emergency you will: Provide emergency nursing to clients of all ages presenting with a wide variety of symptoms within an uncontrolled environment, and to unique client populations such as victims of sexual assault. Assess client needs and prioritizes care requirements, often with limited information. Stabilize and resuscitate multi-trauma victims, and prepare for and responds to disaster situations. Enhance quality of life from the perspective of the client/family. Consult, confer, and collaborate with other health care givers. Demonstrate expertise and leadership in nursing practice. Maintain and advance clinical competence. Participate on designated hospital committees/teams and approved research projects as assigned. Qualifications Education & Experience Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM). Completion of a recognized advanced program in emergency care nursing or two (2) years’ recent, related experience. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Broad knowledge of nursing theory and practice within a patient/family centered model of care. Broad knowledge of BCCNM's standards for nursing practice. Demonstrated ability in nursing practice related to designated patient group. Demonstrated ability to plan and implement plans of care in relation to patient/family priorities. Demonstrated ability in interviewing and assessment skills. Demonstrated ability to assess patient responses to care, and to respond appropriately. Demonstrated ability in the management of trauma in an emergency setting. Demonstrated ability to adjust to unexpected events, problem-solve, set priorities and deal with conflict. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team. Demonstrated ability to communicate (verbally and in writing) and deal effectively with patients and their families, coworkers, physicians, other health care staff and staff of external agencies. Demonstrated ability to counsel and teach patients and their families based on their priorities. Demonstrated ability to provide leadership and work direction. Demonstrated skill in the use of medical equipment and supplies appropriate to the clinical area. Demonstrated skill in techniques appropriate to the clinical area. Demonstrated skill in CPR techniques. Skill in techniques appropriate to emergency care nursing. Ability to operate related equipment including applicable software applications. Demonstrated physical ability to perform the duties of the position. Closing Statement The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes. WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH? VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and "going first" when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work. Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff Equity, diversity, and inclusion are essential to our goals of creating a great place to work and delivering exceptional care. We acknowledge and accommodate unique differences and ensure special measures are in place so that all prospective and current employees are given an opportunity to succeed. We are committed to building a representative workforce and encourage applications reflecting diversity of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization or ancestry, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person. Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2024. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting. Employees of VCH must apply online via the Internal Career Portal on CareerHub, you are currently viewing the External Career Portal. Refer to the https://my.vch.ca/working-here/job-postings site for instructions on how to view internal job postings and how to apply as an employee. Current VCH employees who apply to this posting using this external site will be considered as an external candidate. Seniority will not apply. Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health. 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Location: Squamish-Lillooet, CA

Posted Date: 10/2/2024