Registered Nurse, Renal Dialysis - BC Children's Hospital

Registered Nurse, Renal Dialysis

BC Children’s Hospital

Vancouver, BC

What you’ll do

• Initiate and coordinate assessment and post assessment referrals, respond to patient, family and health care member’s enquiries, and liaise with other support diagnostic/health services in coordinating patient referrals.
• Collect and document patient health care information on patients and their families, maintain records of nursing observations, interventions, teaching and evaluation of nursing care. Maintain records of telephone communications as well.
• Plan and coordinate patient care activities in the clinic or the renal unit. Utilize developmentally appropriate nursing skills and techniques, based on the age of the patient, in caring for pediatric patients.
• Collaborate in the planning of patient are with nursing staff, medical staff, health care disciplines, and community agencies/services to facilitate patient care in the clinic and inpatient areas.
• Provide direct patient care for children in the renal unit such as accessing shunts and monitoring dialysis procedures in the renal unit and in Intensive Care.
• Teach patients, family members and other caregivers about management and treatment of their illness. Provide and explain information and demonstrate self/home care skills for daily living, use of medication and equipment, and integration of illness into their lifestyle. Revise teaching plans as required and includes patient/family in evaluating progress towards their learning goals.
• Participate in the orientation and continuing education of nursing staff and students by role modeling and preceptoring.
• Provide information to patient, families, nursing staff, health care professionals and community agencies/services regarding care requirements of children with renal disease.
• In consultation with other team members, participate in the development of education resources such as pamphlets and patient teaching videos by reviewing relevant literature/resources and providing written/verbal input to promote improvements to patient and family health education.
• Contribute information as a member of the health care team in patient care reviews and conferences.
• Provide input to the Patient Services Director, or delegate, regarding policies, procedures, and operational requirements by observing service needs and providing spoken or written suggestions which address patient and family needs to promote effective use of resources.
• Maintain a safe environment for patients, families and staff by following established emergency procedures and safety practices and procedures.
• Promote the implementation and evaluation of nursing research and quality improvement activities as directed by participating in the Pediatric PBCU working groups and nursing committees and by keeping current through attendance at educational in-services opportunities.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What you bring

Qualifications

• Graduation from an approved School of Nursing with current practicing registration as an RN with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
• One year’s recent related experience such as ambulatory care or community health service experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Hemodialysis Certified

Skills & Knowledge

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Ability to relate effectively to children and their families and others
• Ability to function as an active member of a multidisciplinary team, and function as a nursing resource to patients
• Ability to operate related equipment
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the job
• Ability to organize work
• Commitment to upholding the shared responsibility of creating lasting and meaningful reconciliation in Canada as per TRC (2015) and BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019).
• As a strong asset for consideration, we are looking for our successful candidate to have: Knowledge of social, economic, political and historical realities of settler colonialism on Indigenous Peoples and familiarity with addressing Indigenous-specific anti-racism, anti-racism and Indigenous Cultural Safety and foundational documents and legislative commitments (The Declaration Act, the Declaration Action Plan, TRC, IPS, Remembering Keegan, etc.).

What we bring

Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future. That’s why we’re focused on your care too – offering health, wellness, development programs to support you – at work and at home.

• Join one of BC’s largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations – offering vast opportunities for growth, development, and recognition programs that honour the commitment and contribution of all employees.
• Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles.
• PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position).
• Access to WorkPerks, a premium discount program offering a wide range of local and national discounts on electronics, entertainment, dining, travel, wellness, apparel, and more.

Job Type: Casual

Wage: $41.42 - $55.91/hour
Location: 4500 Oak Street, Vancouver BC, V6H 2N9
Hours of Work: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Stat’s, 0730 - 1730
Requisition # 172408E

What we do

BC Children’s Hospital (BCCH) provides care for the most seriously ill or injured children and youth from across British Columbia.

BCCH is part of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA).

The Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) plans, manages and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province. Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people – Be compassionate – Dare to innovate – Cultivate partnerships – Serve with purpose.

Learn more about PHSA and our programs: jobs.phsa.ca/programs-and-services

PHSA and BCCH is committed to equity in our hiring and employment practices. With learning and compassion, we are addressing existing inequities and barriers throughout our systems. PHSA is seeking to create a diverse workforce and to establish an inclusive and culturally safe environment. We invite applications and enquiries from all people, particularly those belonging to the historically, systemically, and/or persistently marginalized groups identified under the B.C. Human Rights Code.

One of PHSA’s North Star priorities is to eradicate Indigenous-specific racism, which includes dismantling barriers to health care employment at every level. We welcome Indigenous individuals to apply and/or contact the Sanya'kula Team (Indigenous Recruitment & Employee Experience) for support at indigenous.employment@phsa.ca.

Indigenous-specific anti-racism initiatives are rooted in addressing the unique forms of discrimination, historical and ongoing injustices, and marginalization faced by Indigenous peoples. These initiatives align with an Indigenous rights-based approach, recognizing the inherent rights and self-determination of Indigenous communities. PHSA must uphold legislative obligations and provincial commitments found in the foundational documents such as including Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan and Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study.

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