Registered Nurse, Outreach - Eagle Ridge Hospital

Do you have a passion for critical care nursing in a mentorship/teaching capacity?  Eagle Ridge Hospital (ERH) has an exciting opportunity for you as a critical care outreach nurse which will be based out of Emergency and supporting the in-patient units.

Join our team as a specialty-qualified emergency/ Critical Care registered nurse (RN) and you may be eligible for a signing bonus up to $15,000! Apply now to speak to a recruiter about this incentive or click here to learn more.

This multidisciplinary team responds to calls from in-patient ward staff within the hospital for critically ill patients.  The goal is to work with primary care teams to recognize early signs of clinical deterioration and intervene quickly as well as facilitate in the transportation for those patients requiring a higher level of care. 

We are hiring for a Full Time Registered Nurse, Outreach at Eagle Ridge Hospital. 

Apply today and join us in the recently expanded Emergency Department at Eagle Ridge Hospital! ERH Emergency Expansion

Eagle Ridge Hospital is a 168 bed hospital in Port Moody, British Columbia, serving the communities of Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Anmore and Belcarra. The hospital offers medical, surgical, and cardiac programs, as well as 24/7 emergency services with over 53,000 visits annually. See what Kristy has to say about her experience in emergency nursing at Eagle Ridge Hospital.

The Tri-Cities is an informal grouping of three lively suburban communities of Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, and Port Moody and two semi-rural residential areas of Belcarra and Anmore that have grown together, and are each unique from the other. These stunning communities offer urban living in a picturesque natural setting - the ideal location for the avid city-goer and outdoor enthusiast. The centrally located area of the Tri-Cities offers the perfect hybrid for all lifestyles. Learn more about the Tri-Cities here: Live Here | Tri-Cities

Why Fraser Health?

Joining the Fraser Health team offers you opportunities to work in a rapidly growing organization with health professionals who are excellent in their respective fields, career growth and advancement, a competitive compensation package (including four weeks of vacation to start, comprehensive health benefits, and pension plan), and the rewarding opportunity to make a difference every single day in health care.

Have you heard about the new incentives within the new provincial collective agreement for Nurses that make taking a regular/temporary position much more appealing? The details below outline a few of the perks that would be available to you, take a read through and see why it’s worth it –

• Your overall compensation is increased  - As part of the new provincial collective agreement, as a regular status nurse, you receive an increase to overall compensation
• 100% of your benefits are employer-paid with no out-of pocket (i.e. no waiting for reimbursement)
• You’re immediately enrolled in a defined pension plan (no waiting period)
• You’re eligible for 87% maternity leave top-up
• You can maintain a flexible schedule – As part of the new collective agreement, there are more flexible scheduling options available for regular status nurses.

In accordance with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) standards of practice, the Mission and Values of Fraser Health and working collaboratively and in partnership with the interprofessional care team in the provision of person-centered care, the Registered Nurse provides direct patient care by assessing, planning, providing and evaluating nursing care to patients in the designated clinical area; acts as a resource to support acute care staff in the management of patient issues in the designated clinical area and in other areas of the hospital.

Education, Training & Experience
Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).

Two (2) years’ recent related acute care experience and completion of a nursing program in the designated clinical area (critical care or emergency nursing), or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Current certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) or Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).

Skills & Abilities

• Comprehensive knowledge of nursing theory and evidence based practice within the designated clinical area.
• Ability to role model evidenced based advanced practice skills in the designated clinical area.
• Ability to complete initial and ongoing patient assessment (clinical and diagnostic reasoning) and provide nursing care through appropriate/prescribed technical, therapeutic, safety type interventions.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families/care givers, the public, medical staff and members of the interprofessional care team using verbal, written and electronic communication means.
• Ability to promote person-centered care that demonstrates empathy for patients and families/care givers, sensitivity to diverse cultures and preferences, and patient advocacy.
• Ability to integrate and evaluate data from multiple sources to problem-solve effectively.
• Ability to teach and instruct patients and families/care givers about topics essential to their health care and well-being.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work.
• Ability to collaborate with and promote cooperation among members of the interprofessional care team.
• Ability to use factual information, prior learning and basic principles and procedures to support nursing decisions and actions with relevant research-based evidence/evidence-informed practice.
• Ability to operate related equipment including applicable computer applications.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

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 Nlaka’pamux 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 community-based services are delivered by a team of 48,000+ staff, medical staff and volunteers.

We are committed to planetary health and value diversity in the work force. We strive to maintain an environment of respect, caring and trust. Fraser Health’s 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.

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