Admission, Discharge or Sedation Nurse

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Nanaimo is seeking an experienced Nurse to join their Ambulatory Care team. The role involves assessing and providing nursing care in specialty clinics, ensuring patient safety, and working collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment. Candidates must have relevant experience and registration with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives.

Qualifications

• Two years recent, related experience or equivalent education/training.
• Registered Nurse with BC College of Nurses and Midwives.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Organizational Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Teaching Skills

Judgment Skills

Observation Skills

Patient Assessment Skills

Communication Skills

Ability to Work Independently

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Basic Life Support, Level C

Job description

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

Shift Start Time/End Time

0730-1530 0815-1615

Days Off

Vacancy Type

Casual

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$41.42 - $59.52

Paid FTE

0

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

n/a

Planned Start Date

May 23, 2025

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Pending Return of Incumbent

No

CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)

Required for Professional Registration

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. The commitment to continuous quality and safety improvement is inherent in 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 Nurse, 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.