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.

In accordance with policies, performance standards and philosophy of British Columbia Children’s Hospital, and as a member of the Emergency Department team, assumes responsibility and accountability for provision of nursing care to pediatric patients who present to the Emergency Department.

Duties/Accountabilities:

1.Performs primary and secondary nursing assessments, emergency nursing care for resuscitation and stabilization of pediatric patients with emergent health care problems, including pediatric trauma nursing care.
                                                                                                                               2.Utilizes the nursing process in accordance with philosophy of Family-Centered Care, which includes assessment, nursing diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation or real and potential health problems of pediatric and adolescent patients.

3.Performs triage and prioritization of pediatric patients presenting to Emergency Department utilizing advanced pediatric assessment skills according to Canadian Pediatric Triage Assessment Scale (PCTAS).

4.Maintains accurate, thorough and timely documentation in patient record of pertinent health information, nursing assessments, interventions, evaluations and communication.

5.Provides patient and family education, discharge teaching and health promotion activities. Facilitates appropriate follow-up care in broader health community.

6.Provides nursing care to unique patient populations in crisis presenting to Emergency Department including pediatric patients with: physical and sexual abuse, psychiatric problems, toxic ingestions, drug and alcohol intoxication. Maintains respectful patient and family confidentiality; follows policies and procedures according to legal requirements.

7.Participates in education, awareness and planning for Disaster Preparedness.  Observing service needs and providing suggestions which address patient and family needs and promote effective use of resources.

8.Participates in the orientation and continuing education of nursing staff and students by preceptoring, ongoing teaching and role modeling.

9.Participates in the identification, evaluation and implementation of quality and safety activities at unit and broader organizational levels by attending meetings and providing input to promote improvements to patient and family care, and the efficient and safe operation of the unit.

10.Promotes professional development through identification of learning needs, continuing education and participation on unit committees and project teams.

11.Provides input to the Program Manager/ Senior Nursing Team, regarding   policies, procedures, and operational requirements.

12.Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications:

Education, Training and Experience

• Graduation from an approved Nursing Program with current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses & Midwives (BCCNM).
• Minimum of one year’s recent, related clinical experience in pediatrics or an Emergency Department setting.
• Emergency Nursing Pediatric course (ENPC)/Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)/Trauma Nursing Core Course preferred (TNCC)

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.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the job.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Basic computer skills

**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 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.