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Vancouver Coastal HealthPosted 25 months ago

Registered Nurse (RN) - Med/Surg - General Surgery

$86,153,600–$116,292,800 year

On-siteSechelt, British Columbia, Canada

Part TimeLicense Or CertificationEnterprise

Job Summary

Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate client care for assigned patients using a best practices approach. Participate in discharge planning, function as a client advocate, and teach clients and families about illness, injury, and health promotion. Document care provided, respond to incidents per established policies, and collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare providers. Maintain clinical competence, operate related equipment, and utilize computerized client care information systems. Practice within the scope of practice set by VCH policies and the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives standards. Sechelt Hospital is a 46-bed acute care facility serving over 30,000 residents of the Lower Sunshine Coast, offering services including emergency care, renal programs, mental health services, and surgical care.

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 client group
  • Demonstrated ability to develop and implement care plans
  • Demonstrated ability to adjust to unexpected events, problem-solve, set priorities and deal with conflict
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively (both orally and in writing)
  • Demonstrated ability to deal with others effectively including the ability to work collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team
  • Demonstrated ability to counsel and teach clients and their families
  • Demonstrated ability to provide leadership through initiative and independence
  • Demonstrated skill in clinical techniques and the use of applicable equipment and supplies
  • Demonstrated skill in CPR techniques
  • Demonstrated ability to operate related equipment including the ability to effectively use a computerized client care information system
  • Demonstrated physical ability to perform the duties of the position
  • Relocation Assistance and Staff Housing may also be available

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