Admission, Discharge or Sedation Nurse

Island Health; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking an experienced surgical care nurse to join their dynamic team. This role emphasizes patient and staff safety while fostering continuous improvement in quality and safety. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in nursing, demonstrating exceptional organizational and problem-solving skills. You will be responsible for assessing and providing care to patients in various specialty clinics, ensuring effective communication and collaboration within a multidisciplinary team. If you are passionate about delivering high-quality patient care and thrive in a collaborative environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Two years of recent, related experience in nursing.
• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as RN.

Responsibilities

• Assessing, planning, providing, and evaluating nursing care.
• Working as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Patient Assessment Skills

Communication Skills

Ability to Work Independently

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) Certification

Basic Life Support, Level C

Job description

Job Description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health), patient and staff safety is a priority and a shared responsibility. Continuous improvement in quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Working as a member of a multidisciplinary healthcare team in the Ambulatory Care setting and Specialty clinics, such as Endoscopy, Urodynamics, Minor Surgical Plastics, and Cataract Sedation Nursing. The Nurse functions as an experienced, self-directed surgical care nurse by assessing, planning, providing, and evaluating nursing care for assigned patients.

Qualifications:

Education, Training, And Experience

Two (2) years recent, related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant. Basic Life Support, Level C.

Skills And Abilities

• Apply nursing process as required and described in BC College of Nurses and Midwives Standards of Nursing Practice.
• Demonstrate sound organizational, problem-solving, and teaching skills.
• Demonstrate sound judgment, observation, and patient assessment skills.
• Demonstrate tact and empathy.
• Prioritize and organize patient demands and care needs.
• Operate related equipment.
• Remain calm and respond appropriately in stressful and emergency situations.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Foster good public relations.
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Physically able to perform the duties of the position.
• Work independently, with limited supervision.

Link To Full Job Description

https://jd.viha.ca/JD5989.pdf