Registered Nurse (Med/Surg) - Complex Activation Medical Unit
On-siteVancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Job Summary
Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate client care for the Complex Activation Medical Unit patient group while working independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team. Provide nursing care for patients with respiratory, gastrointestinal, renal, cardiovascular, and neurological conditions, managing complications such as pneumonia, renal failure, and DVT. Perform focused secondary assessments, integrate diagnostic information, and develop care plans relevant to the designated population. Manage patients with insulin administration, IV therapy, delirium, and pain, utilizing equipment like VAC machines, oxygen therapy, and catheters. Document care accurately and respond to incidents per established policies while collaborating with other healthcare providers. Maintain clinical competence and participate in hospital committees or research projects as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM)
- Demonstrated ability in nursing practice related to designated patient/client group – Complex Activation Medical Unit
- Demonstrated knowledge of pathophysiology related to common diagnosis/surgeries and specific clinical situations related to area of practice (e.g. Respiratory; Gastrointestinal; Hepatic; Renal; Cardiovascular; Neurological; Glandular procedures; Vascular; Orthopedic)
- Demonstrated ability to provide nursing assessments & interventions related to common diagnosis/surgeries and specific clinical situations relevant to the designated patient/client group (e.g. Respiratory – Pneumothorax, Pleural effusions, Pneumonia, COPD; Renal failure; Genitourinary - urinary retention, UTI, renal impairment/failure; Cardiovascular assessments; Neurological assessments; Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)/Pulmonary embolus (PE); Wound care; Vascular bypass grafts; Gastrointestinal...
- Demonstrated ability to perform focused secondary assessments and integrate information from a variety of sources including diagnostics and develop plan of care relevant to the designated patient/client group
- Demonstrated ability to anticipate and respond to potential complications and care issues relevant to the designated patient/client group
- Demonstrated ability in correct usage of equipment and maintains competency in working with VAC machines; Oxygen therapy equipment; other care related pumps, catheters, tubes, suctions for patient population
- Demonstrated ability to document client care on appropriate systems/forms in accordance with organizational and unit standards in a timely and accurate manner
- Demonstrated skill in the management of patients with insulin administration, IV therapy, delirium treatment in older adults, acute /chronic pain management, withdrawal. Utilizes the Pain Assessment Record to perform comprehensive pain assessments
- Demonstrated skill in safe care & management of patients with Resections; Chest Tubes-Chest Drainage Systems; Tracheostomy care; Skin grafts & donor sites
- Demonstrated skill in Peripheral IV insertion, maintenance; CVC/PICC maintenance; Blood product administration, blood collection, removal; TPN/Parenteral Nutrition
- Demonstrated skill in performing RN autonomous scope of practice and standards of care relevant to designated patient/client population including IV, infection control, isolation protocols etc
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