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Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) is focused on three integrated components of health care: Acute, Community and Primary Health. VCH operates 102 health care centres in 17 municipalities, including BCs largest hospital and one of Canadas largest research institutes. Our specialties include Trauma, Neurosciences, Bone Marrow Transplants, Burns and Plastics, Solid Organ Transplant, Public/Community Health and Mental Health. Our talented, dedicated health care teams characterize the cultures and lifestyles of our coastal mountain communities and the city of Vancouver.Job Title: Registered Nurse (Emergency) Work Site: Lions Gate Hospital, Richmond Hospital, Vancouver General Hospital, Whistler Health Centre Status: Various Start Date: As Soon As Possible Salary: $29.02 - $38.10 per hour Hours: Rotating Reference #: 029660 CURRENT EMERGENCY ROOM POSITIONS*Please include Job Reference #s of interest in your cover letter*LIONS GATE HOSPITAL - NORTH VANCOUVERJob Reference #027523Status: Regular Full TimeHours: 0730-1945/1930-0745Job Reference #028306Status: Regular Part Time (0.76)Hours: 0730-1530/2100-0500Job Reference #028308Status: Regular Part Time (0.76)Hours: 1530-2330/2100-0500Job Reference #029351Status: Temporary Full Time until April, 2010 or return of incumbent.Hours: 0730-1945/1930-0745Job Reference #029441Status: Temporary Full Time until August, 2010 or return of incumbent.Hours: 0730-1945/1930-0745Job Reference #030416Status: Temporary Full Time until May, 2010 or return of incumbent.Hours: 0730-1945 / 1930-0745RICHMOND HOSPITAL - RICHMONDJob Reference #024583Status: Temporary Full Time until June, 2010 or return of incumbent.Hours: 0715-1930 / 1915-0730Job Reference #024581Status: Regular Full TimeHours: 1915-0730Job Reference #025301Status: Regular Full TimeHours: 0715-1930 / 1915-0730Job Reference #029657Status: Regular Full TimeHours: 0715-1930 / 1915-0730*Be sure to include Job Reference #s of interest in your cover letter* JOB SUMMARY:Practices in accordance with the standards of professional practice and code of ethics as outlined by the College of Registered Nurses of British Columbia (CRNBC) as well as within a client and family centered care model and the vision and values of the organization. Provides emergency nursing to clients of all ages presenting with a wide variety of symptoms within an uncontrolled environment, and to unique client populations such as victims of sexual assault. As triage nurse, assesses client needs and prioritizes care requirements, often with limited information. As member of emergency response team, stabilizes and resuscitates multi-trauma victims, and prepares for and responds to disaster situations. Enhances quality of life from the perspective of the client/family. Consults, confers, and collaborates with other health care givers. Demonstrates expertise and leadership in nursing practice. Maintains and advances clinical competence. Participates on designated hospital committees/teams and approved research projects as assigned.QUALIFICATIONS:Education & Experience: Completion of a recognized advanced program in emergency care nursing or two (2) years recent, related experience. Current practicing registration with the College of Registered Nurses of British Columbia (CRNBC).Knowledge & Abilities:Broad knowledge of nursing theory and practice within a client/family centered model of care. Broad knowledge of CRNBCs standards for nursing practice. Demonstrated ability in nursing practice related to designated client group. Demonstrated ability to plan and implement plans of care in relation to client/family priorities. Demonstrated ability in interviewing and assessment skills. Demonstrated ability to assess client responses to care, and to respond appropriately. Demonstrated ability in the management of trauma in an emergency setting. Demonstrated ability to adjust to unexpected events, problem-solve, set priorities and deal with conflict. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team. Demonstrated ability to communicate (orally and in writing) and deal effectively with clients and their families, coworkers, physicians, other health care staff, and staff of external agencies. Demonstrated ability to counsel and teach clients and their families based on their priorities. Demonstrated ability to provide leadership and work direction. Demonstrated physical ability to perform the duties of the position. Demonstrated skill in the use of medical equipment and supplies appropriate to the clinical area. Demonstrated skill in techniques appropriate to the clinical area. Demonstrated skill in CPR techniques. Skill in techniques appropriate to emergency care nursing. Demonstrated computer skills including the ability to effectively use a computerized client care information system. Ability to operate related equipment.Short-listed candidates will be contacted; others will be kept in our database for future consideration.***Employees of VCH who apply to this posting using this site will be considered with other external candidates. Seniority will not apply.***Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.