Registered Nurse (RN) - Transplant (Pre-Assessment)

Minimum Nurse to Patient Ratios (mNPRs) Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) is proud to be part of the provincial implementation of minimum Nurse to Patient Ratios (mNPRs), an initiative aimed at enhancing nursing practice and strengthening quality of care across the health system. mNPRs set the minimum number of nurses providing care to patients on a given unit. In British Columbia, mNPRs are developed in partnership with the Ministry of Health, the BC Nurses’ Union (BCNU) and health organizations. Guided by our values: We Care for Everyone, We Are Always Learning and We Strive for Better Results, we remain committed to fostering quality practice and learning environments where nurses can grow and thrive. Salary Details 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)! Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Registered Nurse to join the Pre-Transplant Clinic team at Vancouver General Hospital. Apply today! Responsibilities Coordinate transplant related services for clients throughout the province, from the time of referral to the time of transplant including assessing client/family needs, performing preliminary assessments and coordinating tests, collaborating with a multi-disciplinary transplant team and identifying and reviewing strategies to meet needs. Collaborate with the BC Transplant Society (BCTS) multi-disciplinary transplant team for the coordination of referral and assessment of clients for transplant and the selection of recipients and their transfer to the transplant hospital. Participate in coordinating recipient related activities for client activation in collaboration with the health care team. Plan, implement, and review client education using experience and knowledge of content area and adult education principles. Participate on various internal and external multidisciplinary committees as a representative of transplant services. Communicate and share information about transplant related services with other health care professionals, agencies and/or community members. Education & Experience Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM). Completion of two (2) years' recent, related experience including one years experience in adult patient education or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Knowledge of nursing theory and practice within a client and family centred model of care. Knowledge of the BCCNM Standards of Practice for registered nurses. Knowledge of adult education principles and methods. Knowledge of evidence-based clinical practice related to solid organ transplantation. Knowledge of research process and methodology. Knowledge of other health care disciplines and their role in client care. Demonstrated ability to function as a team member, leader and facilitator. Demonstrated ability to teach, demonstrate technique, and facilitate learning with clients. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with interdisciplinary team members, clients and their families, both one-on-one and in groups. Demonstrated listening and information seeking skills that promote communication and lead to a co-operative approach to problem solving within a multidisciplinary setting. Demonstrated ability to work independently and in collaboration with others. Demonstrated ability to provide effective consultation. Demonstrated ability to organize, establish workload priorities in collaboration with others and meet deadlines. Demonstrated skill in CPR techniques. Physical ability to perform the duties of the position. Demonstrated skill in the use of equipment, and in techniques appropriate to the education and treatment of clients post transplantation. Computer literacy with word processing and patient information systems skills. Benefits 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. 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. Vaccination & Health Policy As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process. EEO Statement We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation. Hiring Process Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting. #J-18808-Ljbffr