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Posting Number:   58095
POSITION:   Registered Nurse * Emergency
LOCATION:   Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre
PROGRAM/SERVICE:   Emergency
REPORTS TO:   Manager, Health Services
BARGAINING ASSOCIATION:   Nurses' Bargaining Association
BARGAINING UNIT:   British Columbia Nurses' Union (BCNU)
CLASSIFICATION:   REGISTERED NURSE LEVEL 1
JOB DESCRIPTION NUMBER:   N5960
JOB CODE:   N_DC1
 
JOB SUMMARY:  
 
Provides and co-ordinates nursing care to assigned patients consistent with current Standards of Professional Practice and the Nursing Philosophy of the Abbotsford Regional Hospital.
 
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:  

  1. Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates nursing care of assigned patients. Diagnoses actual or potential problems and strengths, plans interventions, performs planned interventions and evaluates outcomes.

  2. Collects information from a variety of sources using skills of observation, communication and physical assessment to enable the provision of appropriate nursing care.

  3. Writes timely and accurate reports of relevant observations including patient and family teaching and evaluation of nursing care.

  4. Communicates and consults with members of the health care team about patient care. Participates in multidisciplinary conferences. Explains plan of care to patients and their family.

  5. Acts as an advocate to protect and promote the patients’ rights to autonomy, respect, privacy, dignity and access to information.

  6. Participates in quality improvement activities and research by identifying patient care issues and collecting data.

  7. Participates as an active member on nursing and hospital committees and councils for improvement of patient care and/or work environment.

  8. Participates in the orientation and ongoing education of nursing staff and students by providing information and acting as a preceptor as appropriate. Identifies self-learning needs and attends educational programs to maintain and enhance clinical competency.

  9. Participates in the evaluation of patient care programs, techniques, standards and procedures by providing feedback about effectiveness and patient care outcomes.

  10. Maintains a safe environment for patients, families and staff by adhering to established safety and emergency practices and procedures.

  11. Performs other professionally related duties as assigned.
 
QUALIFICATIONS:  
 
Education, Training, and Experience:  

  • Graduate of approved school of nursing with current practicing registration with the College of Registered Nurses' of British Columbia (CRNBC).

  • Two years’ recent, emergency room nursing experience in a secondary care facility and/or recent ICU/CCU experience, post basic courses in designated specialty area or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

  • Current Basic Rescuer Certificate.

  • Advanced Cardio Life Support (ACLS) Certificate.
 
Skills and Abilities:  

  • Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

  • Ability to deal effectively with others.

  • Ability to organize and prioritize work.

  • Ability to operate related equipment.

  • Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
 
Revised: 01/May/2005 Replaces:
 
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