Job Description

Come work as a Registered Nurse in Surgical with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Registered Nurse to join the Medical Clinics team at Richmond Hospital in Richmond, BC. Apply today to join our team!

As a Registered Nurse at Vancouver Coastal Health you will:

• Provide nursing services within endoscopy clinics to ambulatory clients requiring diagnostic endoscopic procedures and to critically ill clients requiring therapeutic endoscopic procedures, both by working independently and as a member of an integrated care team.
• Assist the physician during procedure and performs direct nursing care as appropriate to ensure the comfort and safety of clients undergoing procedures.
• Enhance quality of life from the perspective of the client/family. Prepares for and responds to fluctuating workloads, unexpected critical situations, and the requirement to be on-call as required.
• Consult, confer, and collaborate with other health care givers as well as with other endoscopy clinic team members.
• Demonstrate expertise and leadership in nursing practice. Maintains and advances clinical competence.
• Participate on designated hospital committees/teams and approved research projects as assigned.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
• Two (2) years recent, related endoscopy or acute medical/surgical or critical care experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Broad knowledge of nursing theory and practice within a client/family centred model of care.
• Broad knowledge of BCCNM standards for nursing practice.
• Broad knowledge of Gastrointestinal (GI) anatomy and physiology.
• Broad knowledge of pharmacology, and client physiological reactions, related to conscious sedation.
• Broad knowledge of nursing problems commonly encountered in an endoscopy environment.
• Demonstrated ability in the initiation and management of IV therapy and administration of IV medications.
• Demonstrated ability to respond immediately and appropriately to sudden emergencies.
• Demonstrated ability to assess client responses during procedure and to respond appropriately.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate with, and deal effectively with, clients and their families, co-workers, physicians, and other health care workers.
• Demonstrated skill in procedural sedation and analgesia.
• Demonstrated skill in CPR techniques.
• Demonstrated skill in the use of and set up of endoscopy equipment.
• Basic computer literacy to operate a computerized patient care information system.
• Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize workload in a fast paced, high volume procedure environment.
• Demonstrated physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Closing Statement

The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes.

As per the current Public Health Orders, as of October 5, 2023, all employees working for Vancouver Coastal Health must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or have received a single dose of the most-recent, updated COVID-19 vaccine. Proof of vaccination status will be required.

WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?

VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and \'going first\' when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.

• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
• Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
• Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff

Equity, diversity, and inclusion are essential to our goals of creating a great place to work and delivering exceptional care. We acknowledge and accommodate unique differences and ensure special measures are in place so that all prospective and current employees are given an opportunity to succeed.

We are committed to building a representative workforce and encourage applications reflecting diversity of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization or ancestry, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.

Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada\'s Top 100 Employers in 2023.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.

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Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.

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