Registered Nurse, Reproductive Health

Union/Affiliation: Administrative and Professional Staff (APSA)

Pay range: $92,654 to $110,544 annually

SFU Department Descr: Health & Counselling Services

Position Grade: 11

# of openings: 1

Biweekly Hours: 72

Who We Are

Simon Fraser University is a leading research university, advancing an inclusive and sustainable future. Our purpose – the essence of SFU – is to create and connect knowledge, learning and community for deeper understanding and meaningful impact. We are committed to fostering excellence, innovation, belonging and community in all that we do.

SFU Health & Counselling provides free, confidential, and time-limited medical and mental health services to currently enrolled SFU and FIC students across all three campuses (Burnaby, Vancouver, Surrey). Services include, in-person/virtual, individual and group counselling. Pre-booked appointments are also available with Mental Health Nurses, a registered nurse, and doctors.

About The Role

Within the scope of the BCCN&M certified practice regulations, the Registered Nurse works autonomously, as well as in collaboration, supporting Health & Counselling Services (HCS) colleagues, providing specialized high-quality direct patient care for SFU and FIC students and supportive resourcing to external departments. The role works as a resource person for colleagues, internal Student University groups and Student Services departments and connects with external groups or health care workers (FHA, Public Health, Specialists). The role provides urgent and emergent care when required. Direct medical service to staff is limited. Reproductive health education and care, administering injectable, supporting medical team are common day to day duties.

Independently provides high quality clinical nursing services to the University community. Performing specific technical procedures such as ECGs, glucometer testing, pregnancy testing, and treatment. Assisting in clinic medical procedures. Engaging in evidence based, trauma informed, gender affirming care. Assessing, testing, diagnosing, managing, and treating common sexually transmitted infections within scope of practice (including performing PAP/cervical screening). Administering injectables (testosterone, vitamin B12, Dep Provera, Tetanus and Diphtheria) per physician orders. Providing wound care – cleaning and simple and complex dressings, suture removal. Liaising with Public Health. Following the BCCN&M Bylaws and appropriate Decision Support Tools (DST), and IV insertion. Provides BCCNP&M certified practice in reproductive health services. Provides allergy shots and monitoring/triage. Ordering and maintaining medical supplies, medications, medical equipment and vaccines. Maintain stock in exam rooms

and shared spaces.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing and current registration with the BC College of Nursing Professionals (BCCNP&M), plus seven years of related experience working in primary care, including experience in medical/surgical, community health and emergency care, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

• Excellent triaging, assessment, and nursing intervention skills and knowledge.
• Excellent knowledge of supporting individuals from diverse populations from equity-deserving groups recognizing the diversity of experience based on gender identity, sexuality, race, age, class, family status, disability, Indigeneity, immigration status, language, religion, national or ethnic origin, and intersecting identities.
• Broad knowledge of communicable diseases, prevention and treatment.
• Advanced life support skillset.
• Broad understanding of BCCDC Immunization Guidelines and or/Public Health and reproductive health services.

What We Offer

At SFU, our goal is to ensure our people are valued and supported by promoting a healthy work-life balance, professional growth and development, as well as a safe and respectful workplace. We offer continuing employees who belong in the Administrative & Professional Staff Association (APSA):

• 4 weeks’ vacation (prorated for the first year)*
• Hybrid-work program for eligible positions
• Employer paid defined benefit pension plan
• On-campus tuition waiver for employees and their immediate family members*
• Off-campus tuition reimbursements and professional development funds*
• And more!
• Prorated for part-time employees

Additional Information

Health & Counselling is a collaborative and team-based environment. The center is multidisciplinary and values meaningful collegial relationships, respect for interdisciplinary care, and supportive teamwork. This position is based at SFU Burnaby.

Please include your cover letter and resume in one attachment.

SFU is an equity employer and strongly encourages applications from all qualified individuals including women, Indigenous Peoples, visible minorities, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the university.

We are committed to ensuring that the application and interview process is accessible to all applicants. If you require any assistance or accommodations, please contact pei_reception@sfu.ca.