Job Summary:
In accordance with the Purpose, Vision, Values and Coast Salish Teachings, and strategic direction of PHSA, safety, including both patient and employee safety, is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at PHSA. As such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.
Provides, coordinates and implements nursing care service such as patient assessment, patient and family teaching, family teaching and health promotion activities to the Oncology/Hematology/BMT patients and their families, in accordance with established policies, standards, procedures and philosophy at BC Children’s Hospital.
Duties/Accountabilities:
1.Collects and documents patient health care information on patients and their families. Maintains complete and accurate records of nursing observation, interventions, teaching and evaluation of nursing care. Maintains complete and accurate records of telephone communications as well.
2.Plans, coordinates and delivers direct patient care activities in the clinic. Utilizes and implements appropriate nursing skills/techniques in the care of the pediatric Oncology/Hematology/BMT patient and family.
3.Collaborates with other members of the health care team to plan, implement and evaluate patient care in the Oncology/Hematology/BMT setting.
4.Initiates and coordinates assessment and post-assessment referrals, responds to patient, family and health care member enquiries and liaises with other support diagnostic services/community health services in coordinating patient referrals.
5.Teaches patients, families, the public and health care professionals, as required.
6.Participates in the orientation and continuing education of nursing staff and students by preceptoring and role-modelling.
7.Acts as a clinical resource/support person to patients and families and nursing/health care professionals, as required.
8.Participates as an active member of the health care team in patient care reviews/conferences by providing relevant information.
9.Provides input to Program Manager or delegate, to promote optimum and effective use of resources in the clinic setting.
10.Promotes the implementation and evaluation of nursing research and quality monitoring activities as directed by participating in nursing committees and by keeping current through attendance at education and inservice opportunities.
11.Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Education, Training and Experience
• Graduation from an approved School of Nursing with current practicing registration as an RN with the British Columbia College of Nurses & Midwives (BCCNM).
• Current CPR Certification.
• Recent nursing experience in the designated clinic setting including one (1) years’ experience in client education training.
• Chemotherapy Level I.
• Central Line Certification.
Skills and Abilities
•Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
•Ability to relate effectively to children and their families.
•Ability to participate as a member of a multidisciplinary care team and function as a nursing resource team member.
•Ability to operate related equipment.
•Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
**IMPORTANT INFORMATION**
NBA internal positions are posted on Tuesdays and Thursdays for a period of 72 hours. A selection decision will be made within 7 business days of the posting closing date. If an interview is required, you must be available. Interviews are scheduled for August 18, 2025. The successful applicant has 48 hours to accept or decline the position. If you will not be available to accept or decline the job offer during the selection process, you must assign a designate that the Hiring Leader may contact during your absence. Please ensure you have clearly identified your designate on your resume or cover letter. If you have any questions regarding this new process, please contact the Internal Jobs Help Desk by email at internaljobshelpu@phsa.ca.