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.
Under the direction of the Program Manager or designate, provides and coordinates outpatient nursing activities in partnership with patients and families; such as patient assessment, patient and family teaching; Medical Day Unit and Metabolic Diagnostic procedures, and health promotion activities consistent with established policies, standards of practice, and philosophy at British Columbia’s Children’s Hospital.
Duties/Accountabilities:
1. Conducts direct care and assessment of patient, while performing activities such as reviewing patient/family history and developing a care plan specific for the patient and family. Collaborates with family, nursing staff, medical staff, other health care disciplines, and community agencies/services in preparation for testing room procedures, during procedures and follow-up.
2. Provides direct patient care for and support for families in the Medical Day Unit and Metabolic Investigation Facility. Assists with various procedures, utilizes developmentally appropriate nursing skills and techniques. Starts IV’s or accesses central lines, drawing blood samples as required, and monitors patients receiving IV drug infusions, performs endocrine/diabetes/metabolic/renal disease/transplant testing procedures. Administers or assists with administration of medications including conscious sedation. Monitors patients prior to, during and following procedures. The nurse supports family by providing information, or a link to information, and by directing them to distraction techniques to help their child.
3. Ensures the appropriate documentation has been completed regarding medical orders, legal requirements for consent, pre-registration and nursing interventions inclusive of telephone and email communication.
4. Provides information to patients, families, nursing staff, health care professionals and community agencies/services regarding care requirements of children referred to the Medical Day Unit and/or the Medical Investigation Facility.
5. Assists patients, family members, and other caregivers by providing and explaining information, demonstrating procedures and the use of equipment. Evaluates the overall effectiveness of the selected teaching methods by assessing the patient and family to ensure the information they have received has been understood.
6. Assists the Program Manager or designate with regards to policies, procedures, and operational requirements by observing service needs and providing spoken or written suggestions which are evidence based, address patient and family needs and promote effective use and development of patient and family resources.
7. Maintains a safe environment for patients, families and staff by following established emergency procedures, and safety practices and procedures.
8. Promotes the implementation and evaluation of nursing research and quality improvement activities as directed by participating in the Pediatric Program working groups and nursing committees and by keeping current through attendance at educational and in-service opportunities.
9. Assists in the orientation of relief staff.
10. Performs other professionally 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).
• Two years recent related clinical nursing experience.
• Ambulatory care experience preferred or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Current Intravenous and Central Line certification.
Skills and Abilities
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to relate effectively to children and their families and others.
• Ability to function as an active member of a multidisciplinary team, and function as a nursing resource.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the job.
• Ability to organize work.
**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 20-21, 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.