Job Description / Duties

PREREQUISITES, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
1. Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BN), Nursing Science (BNS), or Science of Nursing (BScN) from an accredited university
2. Current registration with the British Columbia College of Nursing Professionals (BCNCP) as Authorized to practice – Current – Practicing RN
3. Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider (current certification, within last year)
4. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Provider (current certification, within last 2 years)
5. Safe and Effective Procedural Sedation and Analgesia (SEPSA) certification within last 3 years
6. Adequate computer skills. Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint, in particular). Understanding of the internet is necessary.
7. Previous experience in reproductive endocrinology is not required but is preferred however due to the complexities of this nursing specialty. Previous gynaecology, labour and delivery, or sexual health nursing are also preferred experiences for the Nurse in the learning role.

SCOPE AND FUNCTION
1. This is a full-time position reporting to the Nurse Manager and Assistant Nurse Manager.
2. The IVF Nurse Coordinator performs assigned duties and at a proficient level and has been signed off by the Nurse Manager in accordance with Olive Fertility Centre’s procedures, protocols, and training manuals.
3. The IVF Nurse Coordinator practices independently within the scope of practice of an RN.
4. The IVF Nurse Coordinator performs nursing functions supporting patients through their initial assessment, managing symptoms of fertility disease, teaching and guiding through treatment, managing early pregnancy and pregnancy loss, as well as the resolution of treatment. The Nurse participates in procedural and team nursing, as well as monitoring patients in treatment. Some nurses will have special assignments upon completion of probation period.

PERFORMANCE EVALUATION AND PROMOTION
1. The IVF Nurse Coordinator has satisfactorily completed the required probation period.
2. The IVF Nurse Coordinator has satisfactorily completed on-the-job training in basic nursing procedures within the first six months of employment.
3. At the end of the six months training and upon successful completion as judged by the Nurse Manager, the IVF Nurse Coordinator in Training is signed off to perform procedures independently but under direct supervision to continue to acquire practical training/experience for the balance of one year before being considered for promotion to the position of IVF Nurse Coordinator.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
1. Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and reviewing professional publications and relevant text books.
2. Seeks out and completes continuing education modules, where available, and conferences in the field of infertility, women’s health nursing, or patient care excellence (per approval by manager).
3. Seeks education internally from colleagues and peers, attending learning sessions offered by the employer when available.

BEHAVIOUR AND CONDUCT
1. Abide by and follow Olive Fertility Centre’s Code of Ethical Conduct.
2. Maintains punctuality, arrives at work in the morning allowing time to change into scrubs (if needed) and begin patient care or assigned duty by scheduled start time.
a. Some specific roles, such as pharmacy and ultrasound, require care to start 5 minutes before the scheduled shift to have patients prepared for their ultrasound to start by 7:30 am.
3. Nursing work is very demanding and requires maximum concentration and presence of mind. All nurses must be cognizant of arriving to work rested, alert, and energetic.
4. Wear scrubs only on the premises of the clinic, or within the building in which the clinic location is situated. Coming from home, going home, or exiting the building while in scrubs is unacceptable and prohibited.
5. Consistently considerate of colleagues and maintains a professional environment.

TEAM EFFORTS
1. Works cooperatively with a multidisciplinary team to provide excellent patient care, while meeting the objectives and goals of the practice.
2. Works weekends and holidays as scheduled, inclusive of on-call responsibilities.
3. Acts as a liaison between the nursing and other departments to disseminate information and communicate areas for continual quality improvement.
4. Performs nursing duties as assigned by the Nurse Manager or Assistant Nurse Manager. If the Nurse assesses her work demands on the day that he or she will be unable to complete assigned duties, it is his/her responsibility to seek the assistance of another nurse or advise Nurse Managers early in the day for reassignment/assistance.
5. Works with physician care team and greater nursing team to assist in the fair distribution of nursing work and is proactive of helping others.
6. Attends practice, team, and department meetings as requested.
7. Assists the accounting department in assuring appropriate and timely billing for medications and services.

TRAINING IN BASIC AND SPECIALIZED PROCEDURES
The IVF Coordinator must read, understand, and follow the written Standard Operative Procedures and Protocols of Olive Fertility Centre.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Follows verbal and written instructions and orders given by the Nurse Managers.
2. Strictly follows all safety rules and regulations including handling sharps, blood borne pathogens, biological safety and exposure control plans.
3. Demonstrates consideration for colleagues by maintaining a quiet, professional environment in all areas of the clinic.
4. Respects patients.
5. Maintains the confidentiality and integrity of patient medical and private information.
6. Responds to problems arising with patient care equipment, troubleshooting and initiating assistance sequence as needed.
7. Keeps all patient care equipment clean and well-organized.
8. Cleans work area(s) after him/herself.

MAJOR AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
Standards of Performance will be listed in the Nurse Handbook.
• Circulating
• Ultrasound
o Monitoring
o Obstetrical
o Antral Follicle Count
• Pharmacy
• Patient Orientation
o COH
o IVF/ICSI
o PGT-A
o Egg Freeze
o Emergency Sperm Freeze
• Procedural Nursing
o Procedure Room
o Scrub
o Recovery
o Hysteroscopy
o Endometrial Biopsy
o IUI/DI
• Team Nursing
o The List
o Cycle set-up/coordination
o Management of Early Pregnancy
o Pregnancy Loss Management

Qualifications / Required Skills

REQUISITE SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Please see the BCCNP document Requisite Skills and Abilities: Becoming a Registered Nurse in British Columbia.
Notable skills and abilities from this document include:
• Exercise critical inquiry skills to develop [and practice] professional judgment
• Speak and understand spoken English, write and understand written English well enough to avoid mixing up words and meanings
• Recognize own non-verbal signals and interpret those received from others while considering individual difference in expression and associated meaning
• Manage own behaviour well enough to provide safe, competent and ethical nursing care
• Fulfill responsibility as part of a team
• Manage time appropriately
• Develop relationships and rapport with individuals and groups
• Recognize the needs of clients and colleagues
PROTOCOL FAMILIARIZATION STUDY AND REVIEW
• Professional Standards for Registered Nurses and Nurse Practitioners (BCCNP)
• Scope of Practice for Registered Nurses (BCCNP)
• BCCNP Practice Standards

Salary: $88087.44 per annum

Contact Information

Please send a copy of your resume to Gerry Courtney, Nurse Manager, IVF Teams, at gcourtney@olivefertility.com.

Employer Profile

Olive Fertility Centre is a patient-centered care facility which views patient care from the patient’s perspective. All employees embrace this concept ensuring patients receive excellent quality care with a compassionate, attentive touch.