Job Summary:
In accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values, and strategic directions of Provincial Health Services Authority patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at PHSA, and as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position. The Clinic Nurse provides nursing care to patients within the CARE Program. As part of the role, the RN works as a member of the CARE Program’s multi-disciplinary team and provides outpatient nursing activities such as patient assessment, patient teaching, clinic procedures and health promotion activities consistent with established clinic policies. This role also participates with other members of the team in program development by providing feedback as required.

Duties/Accountabilities:

1. As a member of the CARE Team, provides patient care through the provision of education and support to patients in the Program around issues related to their procedure and/or treatment. Works collaboratively with medical staff and other multi-disciplinary health care team members to assist in ensuring effective, evidence-based &high-quality patient-centred care.

2. Provides clinical nursing support and care for patients including: preparation of patient for pregnancy termination, administration and provision of conscious sedation, and managing recovering patients after conscious sedation for patients who have had pregnancy terminations.

3. Educates patients prior to procedures and provides direct patient care during and post procedure. Ensures that standards of care are maintained during the administration of conscious sedation during procedures.

4. Participates in streamlining and adjusting procedure appointments and surgical slate to ensure patients are cared for in a safe and efficient manner. This process includes reviewing the patients history noting allergies, risk factors, and medications etc..

5. Maintains related records including hand written and computerized documents such as patient records, data sheets and procedural forms.

6. In collaboration with the Program Manager, participates in program and/or policy development by providing feedback on nursing policies as requested. Participates and may lead daily workflow sessions.

7. Provides input to the Program Manager or delegate, regarding policies, procedures and operational requirements by observing service needs and providing spoken or written suggestions which address patient and family needs and promote effective use of resources.

8. Participates in the WHC emergency preparedness by checking the crash cart, participating in mock codes and emergency codes, and responding to other emergency situations as required.

9. Participates in Quality Assurance activities for the program including; chart audits, compiling statistics as required, and participation in educational rounds and simulation sessions on emergency scenarios.

10. Maintains and updates current nursing knowledge by reviewing literature, attending Rounds, consulting with other professionals and attending other approved relevant educational programs in order to contribute to the continuing improvement of health care within the CARE Program.

11. Participates in the orientation and continuing education of medical residents, nursing and other allied healthcare students

12. Participates in values clarification process, and other professional health promotion programs offered through CARE or Women’s Hospital and Health Centre in general, upon request.

13. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
Education, Training & Experience

• Graduation from an approved School of Nursing with current practicing registration as an RN with the British Columbia College of Nursing Professionals (BCCNP).
• Two (2) years of recent related clinical nursing experience in maternity/gyne or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Completion of a recognized conscious sedation training course or previous experience providing conscious sedation.

Skills & Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to practice women-centered care.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to demonstrate effective CPR techniques.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.