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Job Summary We currently have an exciting Casual opportunity for a Registered Nurse (Medicine) to join our 2 West Medicine team at Ridge Meadows Hospital located in Maple Ridge, B.C. Salary: CAD $41.42 $59.52 / hour We invite you to apply today and discover why employees recommend Fraser Health to their friends as an exceptional place to work. We are committed to planetary health, value diversity in the workforce, and strive to maintain an environment of respect, caring and trust. Joining our team offers opportunities to work in a rapidly growing organization with health professionals, career growth and advancement, a competitive compensation package (including four weeks vacation to start, comprehensive health benefits, and pension plan), and the rewarding chance to make a difference every single day in health care. Benefits Overall compensation increased as part of the new provincial collective agreement for regular status nurses. 100% of benefits are employer-paid with no out-of-pocket expenses. Immediate enrollment in a defined pension plan (no waiting period). Eligible for 87% maternity leave topup. Flexible scheduling options available for regular status nurses. Responsibilities Assesses patients and collects information from a variety of sources; makes nursing diagnoses and determines appropriate nursing interventions. Collaborates with patients and families to develop care plans and encourages family participation. Participates in care and discharge planning, ensuring effective implementation and updates of care plans. Coordinates nursing care, sets priorities, assigns and delegates tasks to support staff, and makes referrals per protocols. Collaborates with interprofessional team members to identify and resolve issues and adjust care plans. Educates patients and families about illness prevention, health restoration, and maintenance. Initiates referrals to appropriate health care/community agencies. Documents assessments, diagnoses, interventions, patient/family responses, outcomes, and referrals. Participates in nursing committees, care conferences, and councils. Engages in research and quality improvement activities; identifies care issues and recommends changes. Attends inservices and educational programs; maintains updated clinical competence. Acts as a preceptor or mentor to new nursing staff and students. Provides feedback to management regarding patient care programs and equipment. Performs other related duties as required. Qualifications Education and Experience Graduation from an approved School of Nursing with current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM). Skills and Abilities Complete initial and ongoing patient assessment and provide nursing care through appropriate interventions. Communicate effectively with patients, families, the public, medical staff, and interprofessional team members via verbal, written, and electronic means. Promote personcentered care with empathy, sensitivity to diverse cultures, and patient advocacy. Integrate and evaluate data from multiple sources to solve problems effectively. Teach patients and families about essential health topics. Organize and prioritize work. Collaborate and promote cooperation among interprofessional team members. Use factual information, prior learning, and evidencebased practice to support nursing decisions. Operate related equipment, including relevant computer applications. Possess the physical ability to perform the duties of the position. About Fraser Health Fraser Health is the heart of health care for over two million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, Canada. It operates on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded lands of the Coast Salish and Nlakapamux Nations and is home to 32 First Nations within the Fraser Salish region. We are committed to planetary health, value diversity in the workforce, and strive to maintain an environment of respect, caring, and trust. Fraser Healths hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable, and culturally safe manner. Recruitment Scam Warning We are aware of several scams targeting individuals by falsely claiming to represent Fraser Health. Always take precautions when sharing personal details with unverified sources. We will never ask for money or payment, nor ask you to download or install an app at any point during our recruitment process. Referral Program Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Fraser Health Authority by 2x. #J-18808-Ljbffr