Provides direct nursing care to patients in the Cardiac Rehabilitation Program for an assigned location. Conducts nursing assessments, provides nursing supervision during exercise sessions, and teaches patients and family.
Compensation
The salary range for this position is CAD $41.42 - $59.52 / hour
Responsibilities
Conducts nursing assessments and evaluates patient's functional status and risk factors
Develops a care plan by reviewing patient information and interviewing the patient
Provides nursing supervision during exercise sessions providing psychosocial support
Provides direct nursing care by checking vital signs and applying telemetry unit
Monitors patient symptoms and responses to exercise and cardiac medications
The Registered Nurse provides direct patient care by assessing, planning, providing and evaluating nursing care to patients in an acute medical unit specifically within cardiac services.
Compensation
CAD $41.42 - $59.52 / hour
Responsibilities
Assesses patients and collects information from a variety of sources using skills of observation, communication, data review and physical assessment.
Makes a nursing diagnosis of the patient's condition and determines whether the condition can be improved or resolved by an appropriate nursing intervention.
Plans, performs and evaluates nursing interventions and care.
Collaborates with patients and their families/care givers in developing the care plan and encourages family participation in the development, implementation and ongoing modification of the care plan.
Establishes a therapeutic relationship by demonstrating empathy, trust and respect, advocating for the patient's rights to privacy, dignity and access to information, and by ensuring the patient's choice and autonomy in decision making and care planning.
Requirements
Graduation from an approved School of Nursing
current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM)
Nice to have: Completion of Cardiology component of Post Basic Critical Care course
Cardiac Rehabilitation Program Nurse - Peace Arch HospitalFraser Health · White Rock, Canada