Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency
$86,153,600–$116,292,800 year
On-siteSquamish, 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, prepare for disaster situations, and provide emergency nursing to unique populations such as victims of sexual assault. Consult, confers, and collaborate with other healthcare givers while maintaining clinical competence and participating on designated hospital committees. Requires current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM), completion of an advanced emergency care program or two years' related experience, and current ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications. Salary range is CAD $41.42/Hr. to CAD $55.91/Hr.
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
- Current ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications
- 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
- Required skills: Emergency nursing specialty and/or recent related experience
- CTAS
- Current ACLS, PALS, NRP
- Experience working in triage and resuscitation room
Desired Qualifications
- Experience working in triage and resuscitation room strongly preferred
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