Registered Nurse (RN), Sterile Processing - BC Children's & Women's Hospital and Health Centre

Registered Nurse (RN), Sterile Processing

BC Children's & Women's Hospital and Health Centre

Vancouver, BC

The Registered Nurse, Sterile Processing Department (SPD) works under the direction of the Manager, SPD and carries out responsibilities in accordance with the mission, vision and core values of the Hospital and the Department. The incumbent provides guidance to the SPD Technicians and the department's clients regarding standards, processes and best practices. Provides work direction to assigned staff in areas such as cleaning, assembling, sterilizing, storing and distributing instruments and equipment. The Registered Nurse implements the Quality Assurance Plan developed by the Manager to maintain quality control.

What you'll do

• Provides work direction to assigned staff in the cleaning, assembling, sterilizing, storing and distributing instruments and equipment. Duties include collegial sharing of information, demonstrating and/or providing guidance on related tasks, providing incidental or ad hoc input in to staff performance, and ensuring staff is aware of assignments.
• Provides orientation to new staff in the department and provides input to manager on staff training required when asked.
• Provides guidance to staff by answering questions and troubleshooting problems related to the instruments and equipment.
• Assists with the implementation of the Quality Assurance Plan by performing periodic audits to ensure department standards are maintained and reporting issues such as staff performance, equipment malfunctions and workflow to the Manager.
• Monitors the efficiency of the department through continuous quality improvement activities, including provincial audits and user audits. Observes various practices and identifies processes that could be streamlined and brings it to the manager's attention.
• Liaises with user departments regarding ongoing sterile supply requirements, troubleshoots and responds to issues or concerns.
• Ensures that adequate sterile equipment and supplies are available at levels appropriate to the clinical needs of the hospitals and are prepared in accordance with CSA standards.
• Assists the Manager in developing safe, efficient work routines and procedures according to accepted standards and best practices.
• Meets with vendor representatives in relation to loaner instruments/equipment as per policy. Makes recommendations on trial/purchase of new equipment to manager and appropriate committees and assists with clinical trials of new equipment.
• Maintains records of all items processed by the Department and ensures records completed are filed appropriately.
• Performs other related duties.

What you bring

Qualifications

• Graduation from an approved School of Nursing with current practicing registration as an RN with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
• Completion of a recognized advanced nursing certificate in operating room nursing or sterile supply processing or a minimum of two (2) years recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

• Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of the historic and ongoing impacts of settler colonialism and systemic racism on Indigenous Peoples within social and health contexts. This includes understanding how these factors contribute to current health disparities and barriers to care. Show a clear commitment to identifying, challenging, and eradicating Indigenous-specific racism and all forms of discrimination impacting equity-deserving groups within healthcare settings. This involves recognizing personal biases, institutional barriers, engaging in anti-racism education and training and advocating for systemic change.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of legislative obligations and provincial commitments within C&W contexts found in the foundational documents including Truth & Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan and Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study, BC Human Rights Code, Anti-racism Data Act and how they intersect across the health care system.
  

Core Competencies

• Brings an understanding of the Indigenous specific racism and the broader systemic racism that exists in the colonial health care structure, and has demonstrated leadership in breaking down barriers and ensuring an environment of belonging. Embed Indigenous Cultural Safety and Humility into all aspects of work. This means creating an environment where Indigenous patients feel respected, valued, and understood. Foster trust through respectful communication, active listening, and honoring equity-deserving people's perspectives on health and wellness. Commit to ongoing education and training on Indigenous health issues, cultural safety, and DEI principles. Participate in workshops, cultural immersion experiences, and continuous professional development to stay informed and responsive to equity-deserving groups. Provide patient-centred care that respects Indigenous ways of knowing and healing, respects BIPOC experiences and world views ensuring that care plans are culturally relevant and holistic.
• Knowledge of social, economic, political and historical realities of settler colonialism on Indigenous Peoples and familiarity with addressing Indigenous-specific anti-racism, anti-racism and Indigenous Cultural Safety and foundational documents and legislative commitments (The Declaration Act, the Declaration Action Plan, TRC, IPS, Remembering Keegan, etc.).

You also have the ability to:

• Sound comprehensive knowledge of reprocessing practices and care of surgical instruments and equipment within a sterile processing setting.
• Analytical and problem solving skills
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Work independently and in collaboration with others.
• Function as an effective team member, leader and facilitator.
• Deal with and/or guide others in resolution of conflict issues.

• Demonstrates a commitment to beginning and continuing their personal learning journey related to Indigenous-specific racism and dismantling systems of oppression, as well as addressing racism more broadly. Shows willingness to articulate and share their learning experiences to contribute to a culture of motivation and inspiration among peers.
• Demonstrates foundational knowledge of the social, economic, and political realities of settler-colonialism and its impacts on Indigenous peoples and equity-deserving groups within social and health contexts. Understands the impact of social determinants of health-on-health outcomes. Shows a commitment to learning about and upholding legislative obligations and provincial commitments outlined in foundational documents such as the Truth & Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place: Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan, Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study, the BC Human Rights Code, Anti-Racism Data Act, and the Distinctions Based Approach.

What we bring

Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future. That's why we're focused on your care too - offering health, wellness, development programs to support you - at work and at home.

• Join one of BC's largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations - offering vast opportunities for growth and development, and recognition programs that honour the commitment and contribution of all employees.
• Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San'yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles.
• Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources.
• Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
• PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position).
• Access to WorkPerks, a premium discount program offering a wide range of local and national discounts on electronics, entertainment, dining, travel, wellness, apparel, and more.

Job Type: Regular Full-Time

Wage: $41.42 - $59.52 per hour

Location: 4500 Oak Street, Vancouver BC, V6H 3N1

Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

Hours of Work: Monday - Friday; 1500-2300

Requisition: 180271E

What we do

BC Children's Hospital (BCCH) provides care for the most seriously ill or injured children and youth from across British Columbia. BC Children's Hospital is part of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA).

BC Women's Hospital & Health Centre (BCW) is dedicated to improving the health of women, newborns and families through a comprehensive range of services, research and education.

The Provincial Health Services Authority ( PHSA ) plans, manages and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province. Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people - Be compassionate - Dare to innovate - Cultivate partnerships - Serve with purpose.

Learn more about PHSA and our programs: jobs.phsa.ca/programs-and-services

PHSA, BCCH & BCW are committed to employment equity, encouraging all qualified individuals to apply. We recognize that our ability to provide the best care for our diverse patient populations relies on a rich diversity of skills, knowledge, background and experience, and value a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment.

One of PHSA's North Star priorities is to eradicate Indigenous-specific racism, which includes ongoing commitments to Indigenous recruitment and employee experience as well as dismantling barriers to health care employment at every level. We welcome Indigenous individuals to apply and/or contact the Sanya'k'ula Team (Indigenous Recruitment & Employee Experience) for support at indigenous.employment@phsa.ca .

Indigenous-specific anti-racism initiatives are rooted in addressing the unique forms of discrimination, historical and ongoing injustices, and exclusion faced by Indigenous peoples. These initiatives align with an Indigenous rights-based approach, recognizing the inherent rights and title of BC First Nations and self-determination of all First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities. PHSA is mandated to uphold legislative obligations and provincial commitments found in the foundational documents including the Truth & Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan and Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study.

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