Registered Nurse - Intensive Care Unit, Vancouver BC, CANADA

Located 2 hours north of Seattle in beautiful British Columbia, Canada, Vancouver Coastal Health is responsible for the delivery of about $2 billion in community, acute, and residential health care services to more than one million people in communities from Richmond through Vancouver, the North Shore, the Sunshine Coast, the Sea-to-Sky Corridor, Powell River, Bella Bella and Bella Coola.


Work Site:Opportunities at Various Sites of Vancouver Coastal Health (Indicate preference of location and status when applying)

Location:CANADA - Vancouver, North Vancouver, Richmond, Powell River, Bella Bella, Bella Coola, Squamish, BC

Status: Full-Time, Part-Time, Temporary Contract & Casual/On Call

Start Date:As soon as possible

Salary:$26.25 - $34.46 per hour

Hours:0730-1945 and 1930 to 0745 hours

Reference#:001344

JOB SUMMARY:

Within the context of a client and family centred care model, and in accordance with the College of Registered Nurses of British Columbia (CRNBC) standards of professional practice, code of ethics and the established mission, vision, values, objectives and policies of Vancouver Coastal Health, provides nursing care to high risk critically ill clients with unpredictable outcomes attached to life-support equipment, and/or clients in post-anaesthetic recovery, both by working independently and as a member of a interdisciplinary team. Enhances quality of life from the perspective of the client/family. Consults, confers, and collaborates with other health care givers. Demonstrates expertise and leadership in nursing practice. Maintains and advances clinical competence. Participates on designated hospital committees/teams and approved research projects as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS
Graduation from an approved School of Nursing.Completion of a post graduate recognized critical care nursing program or an equivalent combination of two years' recent related clinical experience. Current practicing registration with the College of Registered Nurses of British Columbia (CRNBC).



Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Ability to participate in the changing environment of a hospital setting. Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position. Broad knowledge of nursing theory and practice within a client/family centred model of care.Broad knowledge of CRNBC standards for nursing practice.Thorough knowledge of the indications, actions, reactions, routes, dosages, and side effects of anaesthetic and other drugs used in critical care environment.Thorough knowledge of nursing problems commonly encountered in a critical care environment.