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SalaryThe salary range for this position is CAD $41.42 - $59.52 / hour Job Summary We are currently hiring for a Casual Registered Nurse, Surgical Services - Inpatient to join our Medicine team at Surrey Memorial Hospital located in Surrey, B.C. Why Surrey B.C.? Surrey, British Columbia, is a vibrant growing city that combines modern living with natural beauty and a strong farming history. Surrey is not just a place to liveits a place to thrive. Surrey Memorial Hospital (SMH) is one of B.C.s largest and busiest hospitals, offering advanced care in emergency, maternity, pediatrics and mental health, and is the largest of three regional hospitals in Fraser Healths integrated network of care. Serving a rapidly growing population, its a vital hub in the Fraser Health region, providing high-quality, specialized services to communities across the Lower Mainland. Explore all that Surrey & Surrey Memorial Hospital have to offer HERE: Explore all that Surrey BC has to offer You! Benefits Joining our team offers opportunities for career growth and advancement and competitive benefits, including but not limited to: Start earning up to four weeks of vacation in your first year Comprehensive 100% employerpaid benefits Immediate enrollment in a defined municipal pension plan 87% maternity topup 50% subsidy on TransLink passes Eligibility based on employment status We invite you to apply today and find out 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 seek to maintain an environment of Respect, Caring and Trust. Connect with us on our Careers social channels where youll learn about exciting opportunities, get career tips from our recruiters, and meet some of your future team members! You can also visit us on Indeed and Glassdoor. Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn | X Detailed Overview In accordance with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) standards of practice and the Mission and Values of Fraser Health, and working collaboratively and in partnership with the interprofessional care team in providing personcentered care, the Registered Nurse provides direct patient care by assessing, planning, providing and evaluating nursing care to patients in an acute medical unit. Responsibilities Assess patients, collect information from a variety of sources using observation, communication, data review and physical assessment; make a nursing diagnosis; plan and evaluate nursing interventions and care. Collaborate with patients and their families/caretakers to develop the care plan, encourage family participation, establish therapeutic relationships, advocate for patient rights, and ensure patient choice. Participate in care and discharge planning on admission, ensuring effective implementation, updating the plan, collaborating with the interprofessional team and communicating with the Patient Care Coordinator on issues affecting discharge. Coordinate nursing care, set priorities, assign and delegate tasks to support staff, and refer to the interprofessional team according to protocols. Receive and prepare patients for testing, review requisitions, correlate history with examination, explain procedures, and monitor comfort. Perform noninvasive diagnostic tests on the vascular system, including anklebrachial and toebrachial indexes, thoracic outlet testing, Doppler and plethysmography; perform TCOM, assess results, record findings, and submit to physicians. Collaborate with interprofessional team members to identify and resolve issues, adjust care plans, and respond to changes in patient condition. Teach patients and families about illness prevention, health restoration and maintenance; assess learning needs and provide instruction. Plan and discuss referral information with patient and families, collaborate with the team, and initiate referrals to appropriate health care/community agencies. Document assessments, nursing diagnoses, observations, interventions, responses, outcomes, and referrals according to standards. Participate on nursing committees, care conferences and councils as assigned or agreed with the Manager. Participate in research and quality improvement activities by identifying patient care issues, collecting data, and recommending corrective actions. Participate in and attend inservices and other educational programs; identify learning goals and maintain current clinical competence. Act as a preceptor or mentor to new staff and students, share information, demonstrate care activities, and participate in orientation. Provide feedback to the Manager on effectiveness of programs, policy, clinical decision support tools, and equipment. Perform other related duties as required. Qualifications 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). RNs performing ABI procedures under Duties 5 and 6 must have completed the Fraser Health Regional ABI course. 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). RNs performing ABI procedures under Duties 5 and 6 must have completed the Fraser Health Regional ABI course. Skills and Abilities Complete initial and ongoing patient assessment and provide nursing care through appropriate technical, therapeutic, safety interventions. Communicate effectively with patients, families, public, medical staff and interprofessional team using verbal, written and electronic means. Promote personcentered care, demonstrating empathy, sensitivity to diverse cultures, and patient advocacy. Integrate and evaluate data from multiple sources to problemsolve effectively. Teach and instruct patients and families on essential health topics. Organize and prioritize work. Collaborate and promote cooperation among interprofessional team members. Use factual information, prior learning and basic principles to support nursing decisions with evidencebased practice. Operate related equipment, including relevant computer applications. 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, 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. People those we care for and those who care for them are at the heart of everything we do. Our hospital and communitybased services are delivered by a team of 50,000+ staff, medical staff and volunteers. We are committed to planetary health and value diversity in the workforce. We 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. Together, we are the heart of health care. Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn | X | Indeed | Glassdoor IMPORTANT: Recruitment Scam Warning Please be on alert for recruitment scams. 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