Registered Nurse (Emergency)
On-siteNorth Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Job Summary
Assess patient needs and prioritize care requirements for patients of all ages presenting with a wide variety of symptoms within an uncontrolled environment. Stabilize and resuscitate multi-trauma victims as a member of the emergency response team, and prepare for and respond to disaster situations. Provide emergency nursing to unique patient populations such as victims of sexual assault while enhancing quality of life from the perspective of the patient and family. Consult, confer, and collaborate with other healthcare givers, demonstrating expertise and leadership in nursing practice. Maintain and advance clinical competence and participate on designated hospital committees or approved research projects as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- 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
- 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
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