Critical Care Informatics Nurse (Rn) - Critical Care - Icu

Come work as a Critical Care Informatics Nurse in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Richmond Hospital!

Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) is looking for Critical Care Informatics Nurses to join the teams in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Richmond Hospital. Apply today to join our team!

As an Critical Care Informatics Nurse with VCH you will

• Utilize both nursing knowledge and expertise, and strong technical computer skills, to assess patient care levels and upload findings into database.
• Perform patient assessment and data collection as a key member of the Critical Care/Intensive Care team.
• Support the development, successful implementation, ongoing support and maintenance of the designated clinical application(s).

Education & Experience

• Completion of a recognized critical care nursing program or two years' recent, related critical care experience plus recent experience in the use of microcomputer hardware and software computer based patient care information systems, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).

Knowledge & Abilities

• Knowledge of other health care disciplines and their role in client care.
• Broad knowledge of the standards of practice and guidelines for clinical practitioners established by the BCCNM.
• Comprehensive knowledge of clinical utilization of clinical information systems.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively deal with others in a consultative/collaborative manner.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize workload in a self-directed manner.
• Demonstrated skill in CPR techniques.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Broad knowledge of clinical policies, procedures and standards of care.
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure in a constantly changing environment.
• Computer literacy with word-processing, spreadsheet, presentation and database applications such as MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project and Access.
• Demonstrated ability to teach staff in an informal setting.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate with, and deal effectively with co-workers, physicians, other health care staff and staff of outside agencies.

The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes.

As per the current Public Health Orders (Long Term Care/Seniors Assisted Living Provincial Health Officer Order and the Health Sector Order), as of October 26, 2021, all employees working for Vancouver Coastal Health must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. Proof of vaccination status will be required.

WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?

VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and "going first" when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.

• Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff
• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
• Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential to our goals of creating a great place to work and delivering exceptional care. We acknowledge and accommodate unique differences and ensure special measures are in place so that all prospective and current employees are given an opportunity to succeed.

We are committed to building a representative workforce and encourage applications reflecting diversity of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization or ancestry, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.

Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2023.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.

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Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.