The salary range for this position is CAD $41.42/Hr. - CAD $55.91/Hr.
Mandatory Vaccination
As per the current Public Health Orders (Long Term Care/Seniors Assisted Living Provincial Health Order and the Health Sector Order), as of October 26, 2021, all employees working for Providence Health Care must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Proof of vaccination status will be required.
Within the context of a client and family centred model of care, and in accordance with the Mission, Vision, Values and strategic directions of Providence Health Care, the person promotes a safe, respectful, and civil working environment for patients, clients, families, visitors and staff.
Reporting to the Patient Care Manager, the Registered Nurse, Hospital at Home, assesses, identifies, plans, implements and evaluates the nursing care required to assist patients/clients with acute health care needs in the home and/or hospital setting using an established framework for nursing practice. Develops, implements, evaluates and revises the plan of care. Incorporates individual and/or group teaching into the care plan and nursing interventions and/or makes referrals to other identified resources. Supports other nurses and health care professionals by collegially sharing information and demonstrating procedures. The Staff Nurse works within an interdisciplinary clinical framework in accordance with the BCCNP Standards of Practice and consistent with the mission, vision and values and established protocols of Providence Health Care.
Education, Training and Experience
- Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives, currently practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives.
- A minimum of one year acute care experience required.
- Valid BC driver’s license. Local area travel requires use of a vehicle.
Skills And Abilities
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Demonstrated knowledge and ability to perform Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) procedures appropriate for the area of service.
- Ability to work as a member in an interdisciplinary team.
- Ability to apply decision making and analytical skills.
- Ability to deal with others effectively.
- Ability to role model conflict resolution strategies.
- Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
- Ability to prioritize and organize work.
- Ability to operate related equipment.
- Ability to teach and identify patient/client learning needs.
- Ability to lead patient/family group sessions.
Responsibilities Include:
- Prevents facility hospital admission by providing nursing care to patients who require acute level care in their homes, or who are transferred home early from an acute care facility to complete their admission at home, or who are seen in emergency departments, and complete their entire acute care admission at home.
- Reviews patient status through methods such as reviewing the patient/client chart and other written information, patient observation, interviewing patient/client and family members, completion of questionnaires, collateral information and consultation with peers and other members of the health care team.
- Assesses patient problems and needs, plans, implements, evaluates and prioritizes nursing care and nursing interventions and develops the plan of care for patients/clients using clinical judgement and evidence-based practice.
- Provides nursing care according to identified policies and procedures, technology and PHC standards. Teaches self/home care skills to patient and/or family members.
- Monitors patient/client progress, evaluates outcomes, reassesses if goals are not met, and modifies plan of care based on evaluation.
And more responsibilities as assigned.