Registered Nurse (Emergency)

Job description

Article Flag NBA temporary posting Please Note: As per Article 17.02 (c) of the NBA collective agreement, an employee that accepts this Temporary position shall commit to remain in the appointment for the entire duration of this position. Notice: NOW ACCEPTING LATE INTERNAL APPLICATIONS: Please note that the internal competition for this position is now closed, however we are still accepting late applications from qualified internal candidates. Should you choose to apply, your application will only be considered after on-time internal applicants have been considered. Description: JOB SUMMARY: Practices within the context of a patient and family centred care model and in accordance with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) standards of practice for registered nurses and code of ethics and the vision and values of the organization. Provides emergency nursing to patients of all ages presenting with a wide variety of symptoms within an uncontrolled environment and to unique patient populations such as victims of sexual assault. As a triage nurse, assesses patient needs and prioritizes care requirements often with limited information. As member of emergency respon...