REGISTERED NURSE (RN), BRACHYTHERAPY PERIOPERATIVE, RT PROGRAM

BC Cancer
Abbotsford, BC
Utilizing theory-based practice, the General Duty Staff Nurse, Radiation Therapy provides nursing care such as patient assessment and patient and family education related to treatment, process, and side effects consistent with established policies and standards of care. Provides perioperative nursing care to surgical patients.

WHAT WE DO

BC Cancer provides comprehensive cancer control for the people of British Columbia.
The Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) plans, manages and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province. Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people – Be compassionate – Dare to innovate – Create equity – Be courageous.
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• Provide direct patient care by performing duties such as patient assessment, reviewing patient and family history, and developing a nursing care plan specific to the patient needs. Consult with and/or refer patients to members of other health care disciplines as required.
• Function as a scrub nurse and/or circulating nurse for surgical and operative procedures in the Brachytherapy Procedure Area.
• Admit, transfer, and discharge patients according to policies and Operating Room and Professional Practice Nursing directives.
• Maintain patient records by collecting and documenting information related to the patient and health care history, nursing observations, telephone communications, symptom and side effect management, patient and family education and care evaluations.
• Assist the patient in interpretation of the treatment plan and ensures patients and families are aware of services available at the Agency and in the community.
• Maintain a safe environment for patients, families, and staff by adhering to emergency procedures and safety policies and standards.
• Maintain and update own clinical knowledge within area of practice and develop a plan in collaboration with designated personnel/team for professional development. Review progress to ensure goals are achieved within established time frames.
• Participate in educational activities and programs for patients, staff (e.g. orientation), and nursing students as approved.
• Provide direction to designated staff such as Nursing Aides and Licensed Practical Nurses with regard to patient care by collegially sharing information, demonstrating and/or providing guidance on related tasks, ensuring staff are aware of assignments and reassigning clinical/health related tasks.