Registered Nurse (Med/Surg) - General Surgery

at  Vancouver Coastal Health

Vancouver, BC, Canada -

Start DateExpiry DateSalaryPosted OnExperienceSkillsTelecommuteSponsor Visa
Immediate21 Dec, 2024USD 41 Hourly25 Sep, 2024N/AWound Care,General Surgery,Pathophysiology,Blood Collection,Interventions,Vascular,Operational Requirements,Infection Control,Maintenance,Nurses,Liver DiseaseNoNo
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Description:

Salary: The salary range for this position is CAD $41.42/Hr. - CAD $55.91/Hr. Job Summary:
Come work as a Registered Nurse with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)! You may be eligible for a financial recruitment incentive of up to $15,000. Incentives are time limited and conditions apply. Apply today to speak to a Talent Acquisition Advisor!
Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Registered Nurse to join the General Surgery team at Vancouver General Hospital in Vancouver, BC. Apply today to join our team!

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

  • Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).

SKILLS & ABILITIES

  • Demonstrated ability in nursing practice related to designated client group - General Surgery.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of pathophysiology related to common diagnosis/surgeries and specific clinical situations related to area of practice (e.g. Head & Neck; Gastrointestinal; Hepatic; Glandular procedures; Vascular).
  • 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. End-stage liver disease; Renal failure; Pneumothorax; Pleural effusions; Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)/Pulmonary embolus (PE); Wound care; Skin grafts Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm – Resection; Amputation/Lower Limb; By-Pass Graft: Extra Anatomical, Lower Limb ; Endovascular Aortic Stent Grafts ).
  • 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 delivery 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 acute /chronic pain management/opioid tolerant patients, patients with addictions / withdrawal issues. Utilizes the Pain Assessment Record to perform comprehensive pain assessments.
  • Demonstrated skill in safe care & management of patients with Resections; Pancreatectomy; Splenectomy; Pleural chest tube; Skin grafts & donor sites; Compartment syndrome.
  • Demonstrated skill in Peripheral IV insertion, maintenance; CVC/PICC maintenance, blood collection, removal; TPN/Parenteral Nutrition; Tracheostomy care.
  • 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.
    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.

Responsibilities:

Please refer the Job description for details


REQUIREMENT SUMMARY

Min:N/AMax:5.0 year(s)

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Vancouver, BC, Canada